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- Glyndwr University, Wrexham
- Illustration (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Wrexham
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
27-SEP-21
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
This degree in Illustration will help you develop both your illustrative style and flair for creative image-making. The course covers the practical, professional and artistic sides of working as an illustrator with an individual artistic voice. The programme will equip you for a successful career in the creative industries.Working with experienced and industry active staff, you will learn how to create compelling images, work to professional standards and understand how your work fits into the industry.You will be introduced to professional creative processes and encouraged to expand your abilities through workshops and practical projects. You will learn how to interpret a brief, identify and solve problems, develop creative individuality and produce a professional portfolio.As well as gaining personal, professional and entrepreneurial skills, our programmes introduce a broad range of creative skills, from the generation of ideas to their technical production through printmaking, bookbinding, 3D materials, life drawing, traditional and digital media, with an emphasis on drawing and the development of a unique personal style.High-quality artwork and a unique illustrative voice are at the heart of the course. Opportunities to explore your style, the applications of your work, your use of media and technology are consistent throughout the programmes.The business of working as a freelance artist is an important aspect of the course, covering practical advice from marketing and self-promotion to contracts, invoices and working with clients. Working on live briefs and competitions are available and encouraged.• The School of Creative Arts at Wrexham Glyndŵr University was named as the best place in Wales to study Art in the 2017 Guardian University League Table.• You will be part of a vibrant and creative community of commercial artists including children’s book artists, illustrators, animators, game artists and designers.• You will be taught by a teaching team with a broad range of experience working professionally in the illustration and creative industries.• We encourage our students to self-publish and learn how to produce high-quality production prototypes to pitch to the publishing industry through the use of our in-house Bindery.• Our students have won illustration prizes and awards such as the Oxford University Press Illustration competition, the Macmillan Children’s Book competition, the Caldecott Society and D&AD awards and been nominated for prestigious Eisner and Silver Reuben Awards.
Application deadline
15 January
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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- A level
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- Access to HE Diploma
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- Extended Project
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A level : EEE
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University League Table
126th
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Campus address
Glyndwr University, Wrexham, Plas Coch, Mold Road, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL11 2AW, Wales
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Subject ranking
76th out of 86 3
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.03 81%53rd
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