The Cambridge School of Art has a strong tradition in teaching illustration, and the success of recent graduates in winning major national student awards is evidence of the quality and value of this degree.
This programme gives you the opportunity not only to cultivate and broaden your technical skills, but also to develop your creativity through independent thought and the establishment of your own visual language. The majority of modules are studio based, working to project briefs set by specialist lecturers - which will help to develop your ability to deliver practical solutions in response to set briefs - a valuable asset in a competitive employment market.
This is a remarkably flexible programme of study, with a wide range of option modules allowing you to explore areas of particular interest, to develop individual specialisms, or perhaps to prepare for a favoured career.
Throughout your studies you will enjoy the support and guidance of our highly experienced teaching staff, supported by input from visiting practitioners - helping to ensure that the skills you develop will be well aligned with the requirements of professional practice.
The aim of this course is to develop your creative talents and to equip you with a range of skills that will help you to succeed in a professional environment. Of course, it's also about enjoying the experience of learning and growing within the dynamic and stimulating environment of the Cambridge School of Art.
Module guide
Year one core modules:
Illustration Practice 1
Illustration Contextual Studies
Modern and Contemporary Illustration
Print and Process
Image Manipulation
Year two core modules:
Illustration Practice 2
Debates and Practices
Ideas through Design
Drawing Studies
Contextual Studies
Year three core modules:
Illustration Practice 3
Research Seminar
Major Project
Methhods of teaching and learning
Lecture, seminar, project and student-managed learning.
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Associated careers
In addition to the significant number of recent graduates who have gone on to exhibit regularly in Cambridge and London, many have found roles in a variety of fields including web design, arts marketing and art education.
Assessment
Through written and practical work.
Links with industry
The success of recent graduates in winning major national student awards such as the Macmillan Prize for a Children's Picture Book and the Design and Art Direction Student Awards has helped to build on strong links with the industry. This is further consolidated by the contribution of part-time lecturers with national reputations as practitioners.
220 tariff points at A Level or equivalent. Required subject(s): A Level Any Art/Design subject at grade C Preferred subject(s): Art and Design Foundation course Non-Academic Conditions: Art Portfolio, Interviews For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
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Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk