Illustration (Hons) University of Lincoln

Overview

Working in our professional studio environment, you'll have the opportunity to explore both traditional and digital approaches, discovering your unique creative voice and bringing your ideas to life. From creative problem-solving and idea generation to drawing, painting, printmaking, digital illustration, and much more, you can build a portfolio that reflects your ambitions. You will also be able to tackle real-world projects through live industry briefs and have the opportunity to showcase your work in international competitions from your first year onwards.

This Illustration (Hons) program is also available with an Arts Foundation Year, which can provide an alternative route of entry onto the full degree programme.

Innovation, Professionalism, and Entrepreneurship

We want to create employable graduates, and as part of the course you can undertake a module focused on preparing for a successful career in the creative industry. Designed to foster confidence in your professionalism you can explore illustration through a lens of business skills, research, self-promotion, and presentation. There is also a strong emphasis on self-promotion, agility, utilising existing skills in other creative fields, and building professional integrity.

Innovation is actively encouraged throughout the course, whether this is discovering new markets, materials, processes, or engaging with emerging technologies such as VR.

There may also be opportunities to take part in live projects across the course, providing opportunities for you to gain valuable experience interacting with industry professionals from areas including publishing, the music industry, tourism, conservation, and many more.

Industry Speakers and Study Trips

University of Lincoln runs an ‘Industry Week’ across the School of Creative Arts where speakers from across the design industry are invited to speak to students. You are encouraged to attend talks from speakers from across the spectrum of design practice to inform your own approach to illustration. 

We also regularly invite guest speakers to give you an insight into the broader illustration community. Past speakers have included Graham Rawle, Jonny Hannah, Lydia Monks, Derek Brazell, Gareth Brooks, Scott Garrett, Tom Gauld, and Jade Sarson, providing valuable perspectives on diverse practices in illustration.