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Illustration BA (Hons)

University of Portsmouth

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Portsmouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


This is a Connected Degree

Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.


Overview

Redefine the world with a pencil or stylus on this BA (Hons) Illustration degree course.You’ll challenge convention in all spheres: from exploring illustration from new perspectives, to delving into its social, political and historical significance. You'll explore traditional and contemporary illustration techniques and the business essentials of the art form – and you can gain extra professional experience through a one-year placement, client projects, and entering design competitions.At the end of this course, you'll become an all-encompassing illustrator that stands out among competitors in the creative industries.


Course highlights

- Raise your professional profile by taking on live projects with local and international clients such as Anglepoise- Catch potential employers' eyes by exhibiting your work at national exhibitions and our annual Graduate Show- Have the chance to win eminent awards by entering international competitions like Design & Art Direction (D&AD), The Macmillan Prize, and the V&A Illustration Awards- Enrich your practical and industry experience by taking an optional one-year placement – either with a company or by setting up your own- Showcase your Adobe expertise to industry peers by gaining Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) qualifications- 90% Graduates in work or further study (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey conducted in 2019)


Careers and opportunities

The creative and technical abilities you develop on this course – in sequential storytelling, character animation, and visual storytelling – could lead to a variety of creative roles in design and media.You can also continue your studies at postgraduate level.Graduate areasAreas previous graduates have gone on to include:- artist book making- children’s book illustration- narrative illustration- print making- art direction- teachingOngoing careers supportGet experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience. You can also venture into freelancing, or set up and run your own business with help from the University Startup Team.Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to help you find your perfect role.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 17,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    49th

  • Campus address

    University of Portsmouth, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2UP, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    31st out of 84 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 239
    135 57%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    15th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    42nd

    28

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