Illustration (Hons)

Overview

During this Illustration (Hons) degree from University of South Wales , you’ll push boundaries, challenge convention, and harness new technology to solve illustration briefs, projects and design problems. The core principles of drawing are applied throughout. You’ll develop key skills in creative thinking, translating a brief, drawing and mark making, and colour theory.

To prepare for today’s increasingly fluid platforms of print, mobile and interactive image, you’ll communicate ideas in innovative ways using traditional and digital technologies.

Throughout your time on the Illustration course in Cardiff, you’ll have numerous opportunities to engage with creative professionals and clients. This may be in the form of an industry visit, guest speaker, or live brief.

USW Illustration students have previously collaborated with The Royal Horticultural Society, Anorak Magazine, Women's Equality Network Wales, The Roald Dahl Estate, Welsh National Opera and Kiehl's. 

Career

With our experienced tutor-designers, our aim is to help you become a creative, skilled, well rounded and knowledgeable individual, who is capable of developing and advancing in industry.

When you graduate from the Illustration degree at USW, you could work as a freelance illustrator, storyboard and concept artist, medical illustrator, infographics illustrator, or in publishing and editorial.