Illustration (Hons) Norwich University of the Arts

Overview

The Illustration (Hons) degree at Norwich University of the Arts nurtures individuality and challenges conventional thinking, valuing the power of illustration to communicate through different media and creative applications. 

BA (Hons) Illustration is designed to inspires the development of a unique illustrative language with conviction and confidence, opening opportunities in freelance, publishing, design, education and further study.

Key Features

Engaging in live projects, competitions and collaborations you’ll be immersed in real-world scenarios that prepare you for a successful career in illustration. Throughout the course, you will develop your own way of thinking about illustration, storytelling and the connection of images to text or the spoken word. We will help you develop your personal style as your expertise grows in drawing, print, collage, and multimedia.

You will explore visual storytelling and digital and analogue image-making: from the page to the screen, to installations and interactive experiences. The support extends beyond the artistic realm to encompass practical insights into navigating the creative industries. 

They provide valuable advice on freelance careers freelance careers, employment and entrepreneurship, and practical tips on handling commissions and negotiating with clients.

Careers

The graduates head into jobs at globally recognised organisations including the BBC, MTV the V&A, get roles as designers at publishing houses such as Little Brown, Hachette, Harper Collins and Penguin Random House and at creative agencies such as Havas Lynx and Mullen Lowe. Many enjoy success as freelance illustrators.

• Freelance illustrator

• Self-publisher

• Printmaker

• Designer

• Picture book designer

• Public artist

• Artist in residence

• Book publisher

• Animator

• Filmmaker

• Curator

• Director

• Editorial publisher

• Gallery assistant

• Illustration agent