Illustration and Visual Communication with Foundation (Honours) University of Westminster

Overview

The  Illustration and Visual Communication with Foundation (Honours) programme at the University of Westminster  will give you the opportunity to explore new ideas, opening up new perspectives on the key debates within the field. 

It begins in the first semester with the development of fundamental Art and Design skills, as well as practical exploration across all of the disciplines in our Art and Design foundation programme. 

The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Key facts

• In the second semester you are encouraged to specialise in your own discipline and are supported by our experienced staff team as you prepare your work for an end of foundation year public exhibition. 

• You will also benefit from workshops in our high-end facilities, and from working with leading academics who will encourage you to become a confident and creative thinker. 

• Your practical development is accompanied by modules in both semesters on foundational academic skills – skills that will be essential as you progress to your chosen full degree.

Careers

• Illustration offers a wide range of career paths. You can work as a freelance artist, providing illustrations for clients across different professional sectors or you can join a company or agency where you collaborate with other creative professionals. 

• Opportunities continue in publishing, advertising, packaging, fashion, design, gaming, film, animation, TV, music, and more. Our graduates work across diverse sectors including educational, therapeutic, curatorial and editorial roles, in fact anywhere an image is needed. 

• New roles and career prospects appear as communication and digital technologies evolve. And as a creative graduate the problem-solving, entrepreneurial skills you learn opens even more doors.