Illustration (Hons)

Overview

Key Facts about the Illustration (Hons) course from University of Huddersfield  

The course offers students a wide-ranging approach, letting them experiment and focus on their individual creativity. You’ll have the chance to develop your unique style across a wide range of media, and get to know more about the current trends and practices in illustration.

• In your first year you’ll have the chance to experiment with a range of materials and concepts, which will enable you to develop your practical skills and your individual strengths.
• On to second year you can expand on what you’ve learnt, and we’ll also take a look at what’s going on in the wider field of illustration. From industry and cultural contexts through to the latest professional practice, we’ll aim to get you thinking about what steps you might take in your career.

During your time here there will be plenty of chances to hear talks from guest speakers and professionals from the world of illustration and art. We are college members of the Association of Illustrators, and our industry links could get you involved in live projects, competitions, awards and exhibitions. And we’ll arrange field trips to events and galleries too.

You'll have the opportunity to go on a placement year after the second year if that takes your fancy, providing real-world experience of what it’s like to work in a range of illustrative practices,developing your professional skills.

Careers

The course aims to help you to develop the skills needed for roles in a range of areas within the creative industries including: freelance design and illustration, editorial, publishing, children’s books, fashion, lifestyle and giftware, animation, games design, surface pattern design, exhibiting, community and public art projects, art therapy, teacher training and further research. Some companies our graduates have gone on to work for include Baker Ross, Banana Moon, Grain Creative and Route 1 games.