Illustration BA (Hons)
Course overview
Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
Study mode | Full-time |
Duration | 3 years |
Intakes | September |
Tuition (Local students) | $ 33,933 |
Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 52,031 |
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- $ 33,933
- Local students
- $ 52,031
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
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- Local students
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- Foreign students
Student Visa
- Data not available
- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
- A-levels: for those applying with A-levels only, grades ABB are expected, supported by a strong portfolio.
- BTEC: art and design. DDM
- International Baccalaureate: 32 points
- Access to HE Diploma: pass with 60 credits overall. Art and design diploma preferred. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 30 credits at merit or above.
- GCSE (minimum grade C): a good profile.
- Foundation degree/HND:
- Direct entry to year 3: foundation degree or DipHe in related subject, or practical experience.
- Direct entry to year 4: honours degree in related subject, and creative practical experience. Ability to work at postgraduate level.
English Language Requirement:
- IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.
Portfolio advice
Pre-selection portfolio – online portfolio of 15-20 images;
We are looking for evidence of ideas in any format (sketchbooks, layout books etc), backed up by a broad range of skills showing how you generate and develop ideas, and that you are passionate and inquisitive about the subject.
- Drawing is essential in all its forms
- Narrative, storytelling – these should also be key components in your work
- Key words to think about are: invention, imagination, expression, exploration
At interview
You need to be highly motivated and well prepared as we normally interview over 170 applicants. In the interviews we expect applicants to show evidence of:
- Drawing ability and use of sketch books or worksheets
- Imagination and visual awareness through enthusiasm for images (collected work)
- Evidence of independence and initiative in work produced
- Being able to articulate ideas and problem solve
- Have an understanding of the historical contexts of subjects
- Openness to having work critically judged and developing critical judgment
- Varied interests in general subjects
- Skills in making objects
Curriculum
Year 1
- Specialised core skills and studio practice workshops
- Life Drawing
- Study trip abroad with cultural and studio visits
- Computing for Image-Making
- Letterforms
- Word and Image
- Photography
- Book Arts
- Cultural and Critical Studies
Year 2
- Integrated contextual and professional units
- Personal and professional development
- Professional practice lectures
- Cultural and Critical Studies
- Study trip abroad with cultural and studio visits
Options:
- Live briefs: Life Drawing
- Analogue and Digital Animation
- Letterpress
- Book Arts and Printmaking
- Screen-based Graphics
- Video Editing and Production
Year 3
- Self-initiated projects
- Live briefs
- Weekly professional practice lectures by guest speakers from industry
- Cultural and Critical Studies
- Self-directed programme of study leading to independent thinking and graduation