Illustration (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

Throughout the  Illustration (Hons) course offered at University of Portsmouth  you will learn through making, experimenting with traditional and contemporary illustration techniques while building the skills needed to enter the creative industries as an adaptable and socially informed practitioner.

Learning takes place in our dedicated illustration studio, with access to workshops for screen printing, letterpress and digital design. Through a combination of live client briefs and independent projects, you will have the opportunity to define your style and become the illustrator you want to be. Tell personal stories through comics, graphic novels or artists' books, and develop an editorial style fit for a range of industry applications.

Career opportunities:

Graduate roles

Our graduates go on to work across the creative sector, including in areas such as:

• Animation

• Artist books

• Children’s books

• Editorial illustration

• Graphic novels, comic books and zines

• Marketing and advertising

• Murals

• Narrative illustration

• Fine art

• Concept art

• Print making

• Art directing

• Teaching and academia 

• Typography 

• Graphic design

Graduate destinations

Our graduates have worked at renowned companies such as:

• Aardman

• 2000 AD

• Aspex Gallery

• ILoveDust

• De La Rue

• Rockstar Games

Graduate freelancers

Our graduates have had successful freelance careers, working with clients and starting their own businesses, such as:

• Eastenders

• The Folio Society

• The Brit Awards

• The BBC

• Selfridges

• Pride UK

• Studio Spranks

• Magic Torch

• Inky Goodness

• Cut Up Club