UCAS Universities and Courses

UCAS Universities and Courses for “Illustration”

University Of The Arts London

Course- BA (Hons) “Illustration 2016/2017” Full Time, 3 years

Entry Fees- £9,000 per year

Requirements- BTEC Extended Diploma (DMM), 3 GCSES (A*-C) highly motivated students who are passionate about exploring and expanding ideas. Students who can show that they can experiment and explore the boundaries of contemporary illustrative practises within a broad design context. A strong portfolio of evidenced work must be presented at the interview.

The “Illustration” course explores commercial, social, political and cultural contexts within the subject. The university takes an innovative, experimental and critical approach to the broad practice of illustration.  Students will develop an understanding of key principles, themes and debates to define illustration through experimentation and production.

The University is situated at Camberwell which is a lively and unique area of South East London. The area has good transport links across the city which is useful to visit galleries and restaurants. Camberwell is home to a thriving art scene and hosts a variety of galleries, project spaces and studios for students to explore. The university has student living through halls of residence accommodation. This includes the Camberwell Campus, Bernard Myers House and Brooke Hall.

Bristol University Of The West Of England

Course- BA (Hons) “Illustration” Full Time, 3 years

Entry Fees- £9,000 per year

Requirements- BTEC Extended Diploma (minimum DMM), GCSE English Language (A*-C) Tariff Points: 280. Students must have an innovative approach to image-making, good level of drawing skills, wide range of visual thinking and engagement within concepts and understanding and experimentation with handmade processes. Students need to submit a digital portfolio for review and attend an interview. At the interview, students are required to present a collection of their creative work and demonstrate understanding of their chosen field.

The course will allow students to work across a range of materials including 2D, 3D and moving images. Projects within the course can lead to 3D Model Making films and Animations. Placements are also included as the university has links with creative industries throughout the region. The course is aimed at students with high levels of drawing ability and interest in narrative illustrations. Students are encouraged to develop their own individual style and methods to broaden student’s awareness of traditional methods of illustrations

The University is situated in the city of Bristol which is famous for culture and arts which includes works by the street artist Banksy and the Royal West of England Academy Museum. Bristol holds a variety of festivals and art exhibitions across the year. The university holds student accommodation through the university halls which includes Marketgate, Blenheim Court and Transom House.

Leeds College Of Art 1846

Course- BA (Hons) “Illustration 2016/2017” Full Time, 3 years

Entry Fees- £9,000 per year

Materials- Year 1 (£250), Year 2 (£250), Year 3 (£400)