Illustration BA(Hons)

Why study BA(Hons) Illustration at University College Falmouth?

BA(Hons) Illustration course leaflet (1.24 MB)

Illustration at Falmouth understands the growing demand and the increased opportunities for original and powerful illustration in our increasingly sophisticated visual world of books, magazines, adverts and interactive content.

We don't discriminate against any medium, context or subject that might need illustration, or against any trend or style - traditional or contemporary - but will encourage you to pursue a direction that suits your strengths. We'll also encourage you to create original and progressive solutions to complex problems, helping you gain the skills and experience to be forward thinking, flexible, and adaptable in your work.

For a greater insight into what the Illustration degree course at University College Falmouth offers, visit www.falmouthillustration.com

What will I get out of the course?

"Quality shines through from Falmouth's Illustration course, so for employers in this field it's the first place to stop." Matt Jeanes, Creative Director, F.A.B

You'll acquire the necessary tools to become technically proficient, critically engaged and professionally aware as you explore many techniques and processes across a wide range of traditional and digital media.

Project work will shape your problem-solving skills while deepening your understanding of the creative process, from storyboarding and creative writing through to image rendering.  

Tell me more about the BA(Hons) Illustration course

"The tutors really encourage you to push your ideas further. I've worked hard this year and as a result have had some recent success, including a commission for the Guardian Weekend. I think this reflects the amount of help and support I've had from my tutors." Yee Ting Kuit BA(Hons) Illustration graduate who has completed commissions for Orange and the Guardian Weekend magazine

By choosing to study for a degree in Illustration at Falmouth you will:

• Benefit from our teaching staff's unrivalled connections, helping you to gain an in-depth understanding of the industry, so you're well equipped to take your skills into the workplace.
• Cover all aspects of illustration, including Drawing, Visual Studies, Professional Practice, and Historical and Cultural Studies.
• Take on real briefs for real clients; recent projects include a collaborative live advertising commission for Nokia.
• Take part in a number of specialist workshops including Flash, Dreamweaver and Story Telling.
• Present your work to the industry at two important annual London based exhibitions, ‘New Designers' at the Business Design Centre and the D&AD's ‘New Blood'.
• Have the opportunity to go on self-funded professional study trips to New York and London, meeting agents and art directors to show them your portfolio.
• Join a course that has produced many award-winning students, including winners of the 3x3 Illustration Award and the Association of Illustrators' Gold Award.
• Be based at the inspiring Woodlane Campus with its impressive array of studios and facilities.

Links

• www.3x3mag.com
• www.theaoi.com
• www.falmouthillustration.com

Projects

We Wish

BA(Hons) Illustration students worked collaboratively with MA Professional Writing students, children from schools in Cornwall, and the NSPCC, to produce a fully illustrated book of poems on the theme 'we wish'. University College Falmouth published the book, and all proceeds from the sales went to support the NSPCC. 

Book of Illustrated Quotes and Sayings

The BA(Hons) Illustration course produces the Book of Illustrated Quotes & Sayings; a beautifully presented compendium of illustrations by final year students that is a fitting tribute to their talents and a respected new industry source book.

Price: £12.75 (includes £2.75 postage). Delivery available to mainland UK only. Order the Book of Illustrated Quotes & Sayings through our secure online payment system.

Falmouth 24hr Comic

The Falmouth 24hr Comic was a unique event that saw a group of illustrators challenging themselves to create a 24-page comic each, over a 24-hour period.

Press release: The Falmouth 24hr Comic event created on 24 November

Professorial lecture series

Falmouth's Professorial lecture series aims to produce an engaging and challenging public programme that stimulates the intellectual curiosity of our staff, students and alumni, our research collaborators, our industry partners, our local communities and other supporters.

Recent lectures include BA(Hons) Illustration course leader, Professor Alan Male, on ‘The Visualisation of Species: A Natural Selection of Original Expositions into the Evolution of Life through Illustration'.

Alan is an international authority on illustration and his most recent book, Illustration: A Theoretical and Contextual Perspective (AVA Academia, 2007), has been critically acclaimed, translated into 30 languages and is the acknowledged textbook for students of visual communication. A recipient of a number of international awards, Alan's professional practice focuses on the interpretation of scientific research that has never before been visualised. He has also illustrated more than 30 complete books during his career and has been instrumental in turning Falmouth's BA(Hons) Illustration degree into one of the most respected in the country.  

Facilities

Our Woodlane Campus includes:

• Dedicated, large open-plan studios with individual desk spaces and wireless networking
• A broad range of IT facilities with all the necessary software and printing options
• A life studio
• Printmaking facilities
• Access to over 140,000 books
• A comprehensive electronic journal resource base
• An extensive DVD & video library featuring over 17,000 titles 

Course outline

Level 1

• Illustration Studies
• Visual Studies
• Historical & Cultural Studies

Level 2

• Applied Illustration Studies
• Visual Studies
• Historical & Cultural Studies
• Negotiated Programme

Level 3

• Negotiated Programme
• Dissertation
• Professional Practice

Answers and advice about the course

If you have any queries about the course please visit our HelpMe Forum

HelpMe Forum

For further information about BA(Hons) Illustration at University College Falmouth, please email admissions@falmouth.ac.uk or telephone Admissions on 01326 214369.

Open Design: UCF for design tutors

Friday 12 November 2010

At our first Open Design event in February, Heads of Department and Pathway Leaders from Foundation level courses around the UK spent the day with design staff and students at University College Falmouth, learning more about our facilities and courses.

Click here for more information and to register for the next Open Design event

Career opportunities

Our graduates are highly sought after across a spectrum of multimedia disciplines. Career opportunities include:

• Freelance illustration
• Advertising
• Design group practice
• Animation
• Publishing
• Studio Management
• Art Direction
• Television
• Authorship
• Postgraduate study

Recent graduates' employers include:

• Disney
• Dorling Kindersley
• Hallmark
• Henson
• Penguin Books
• The Sunday Times
• Vintage Press

Course entry requirements

A minimum of 220 UCAS points, equivalent Level 3 qualifications or relevant experience. You may be required to submit some work to help us decide who to interview.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate experimentation, emerging strengths in drawing and mark making, and creative idea generation skills supported by research and informed enthusiasm for the subject.

For further information about BA(Hons) Illustration at University College Falmouth, please email admissions@falmouth.ac.uk or telephone Admissions on 01326 214369.

Interview dates and selection process

Interviews will be held in late April and early May.

Interviews will include a departmental tour, followed by a project brief to be worked on in the Illustration studio with a student mentor on-hand for advice, and an individual interview. Please allow a full day.

Applicants satisfying entry requirements will be asked to submit a CD of current work and then invited to interview if successful. The CD and portfolio should demonstrate creative and visual development through to completion, and observational/objective drawing skills eg. life drawing or similar.

Location: Woodlane Campus

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• 3D Design BA(Hons)
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