BA(Hons) Illustration

Illustration is changing. The outlets for an illustrator are now more varied than ever. Increasingly illustrators are forging their own path, becoming designer/makers, book artists, printmakers, typographers and much more. It is this diverse and risk-taking approach to illustration that this course adheres to and nurtures. During the first and second year the course combines core illustration skills with shared projects with the animation and graphic design courses. This enables you to work in the field that is most relevant to your interests and strengths as well as encouraging cross- pollination of ideas and techniques between the subjects. 

You will be introduced to printmaking, sequential illustration, stop motion animation, publishing and motion graphics among others. As the course develops Illustration students gradually become more autonomous leading to the 3rd year when you initiate both personal projects and take on industry briefs. This enables you to tackle commissioned and commercial briefs whilst developing your own voice as an artist and designer, encouraging you to become the author and take control of your creative practice.

All course lecturers are successful practicing illustrators and designers meaning you can be guaranteed a contemporary and relevant perspective on the profession. The unique combination of disciplines, coupled with a strong professional focus, means that you will become a multi-disciplined, entrepreneurial practitioner capable of negotiating your way through the new landscape of illustration.

Contact:

Course leader:
Noel Douglas
noel.douglas@beds.ac.uk
+44 (0)1234 400 400 ext 2549

Above, work by Dovile Puzaniate, including a handmade side stitched book with silkscreen printed cover and manually perforated folds that have to be torn that illustrations could be visible. This action supports project’s existential idea that life is all about struggle. Limited edition of 5.  See Dovile on D&AD’s talent website: http://www.dandad.org/talent/portfolios/project/5361

TOP: Jack and the Beanstalk by Liva Cabule, handmade, screen-printed book a contemporary take on the story as Jack has to deal with genetically modified Beanstalks in the story. BOTTOM: Liva came second in the Penguin Design Award 2010 for her cover for James and the Giant Peach.

Little Red Riding Hood by Zane Aldere, four versions of Little Red Riding Hood in one book.