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The Illustration top-up programme is designed to equip you with specialized skills and knowledge required to advance your comprehension of visual communication and storytelling, working in creative industries, or potentially pursuing postgraduate study. As you would have already acquired the skills and qualifications for years 1 and 2 of the course in your previous programme, in year 3 with us, you will concentrate on enhancing your conceptual and technical abilities and refining your portfolio, specifically focusing on illustration.
Studio practice, specialist media workshops, lectures and seminars will be utilized to facilitate active learning and studio practice, enabling you to comprehend contemporary illustration practices. Furthermore, the course offers the opportunity to develop a self-initiated project based on your illustration interests and passions, while tutors will assign briefs, and other briefs may come from international competitions and public-facing collaborative projects.
You will have the chance to engage in live projects and participate in a paid professional field trip and cultural excursions. Visiting speakers and alumni will provide valuable insights into the profession as well as feedback on your work and portfolios.
Standard entry requirements apply. Applicants are expected to have studied an illustration, animation or related Art and Design subject at Foundation Degree/HND or equivalent. We welcome international applications and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications. Applicants are requested to send a digital portfolio of their own work in Art and Design and attend a 30-minute online interview with a member of the Illustration team. Receiving an offer may also be subject to qualifications and standard entry requirements. English Language Requirements All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.
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The University of Northampton
