This course takes you on a journey into the exhilarating world of illustrative practice. Our aim is to help you locate your unique personal direction as an illustrator and prepare you for industry. You will graduate as a highly sophisticated visual communicator, whose work demonstrates a high level of craft and aesthetic flare across different digital and analogue media, platforms and projects.
You’ll have the opportunity to complete a work experience placement of up to a year in length. Dependent on the duration of your placement, you could gain an additional Diploma or Certificate in Professional Practice.
Learn in a creative studio environment, using industry-standard equipment and software. View our School of Art & Design Facilities Hub here.
Develop your professional skills through self-initiated work experience placements, industry competitions, collaborations with organisations and guest lectures.
During your time here, you will be given the opportunity to showcase your work to members of the creative industries. You can view our graduating students’ showcase here.
Develop a professional portfolio tailored to your own career aspirations.
You will work with industry on live briefs and hear from visiting speakers.
About University
Nottingham Trent University
(NTU) is one of the most popular universities in the UK, with a commitment to
student satisfaction, graduate employment, and teaching quality.
We’ve been
named University of the Year three times over the last few years including
Guardian University of the year, 2019, Times and Sunday Times Modern University
of the Year 2018 and Times Higher Education University of the Year 2017.
Outstanding teaching Our teaching is among the
best available in the UK. NTU has been rated Gold in the
Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework – the highest possible ranking.
Our lecturers bring
extensive experience in industry, research, and the professions to their teaching
so you’ll get a grounding in theory as well as the practical applications and implications.
You’ll also benefit from inspirational guest lecturers and speakers to bring
your subject to life.
Your future Studying at
NTU will open up career opportunities in the UK and around the world.
All our
courses offer work experience through placements or work-base projects letting
you develop your knowledge in a professionally relevant environment.
Our courses
focus on your future and you can get support and advice from our employability
team throughout your studies and beyond.
Join a global
community With students
and staff from over 160 different countries, you’ll be joining a global learning
community. This rich diversity of backgrounds, experiences and opinions expands
the outlook of our students and brings fresh perspectives to our teaching.
Prestigious scholarships We offer a
range of prestigious scholarships up to half your tuition fee. These awards are
made to applicants who demonstrate high academic achievement and the potential
to contribute to the university community.
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Illustration - BA (Hons)
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You will graduate as a highly sophisticated visual communicator, whose work demonstrates a high level of craft and aesthetic flare across different digital and analogue media, platforms and projects.
About University
Nottingham Trent University
(NTU) is one of the most popular universities in the UK, with a commitment to
student satisfaction, graduate employment, and teaching quality.
We’ve been
named University of the Year three times over the last few years including
Guardian University of the year, 2019, Times and Sunday Times Modern University
of the Year 2018 and Times Higher Education University of the Year 2017.
Outstanding teaching
Our teaching is among the
best available in the UK. NTU has been rated Gold in the
Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework – the highest possible ranking.
Our lecturers bring
extensive experience in industry, research, and the professions to their teaching
so you’ll get a grounding in theory as well as the practical applications and implications.
You’ll also benefit from inspirational guest lecturers and speakers to bring
your subject to life.
Your future
Studying at
NTU will open up career opportunities in the UK and around the world.
All our
courses offer work experience through placements or work-base projects letting
you develop your knowledge in a professionally relevant environment.
Our courses
focus on your future and you can get support and advice from our employability
team throughout your studies and beyond.
Join a global
community
With students
and staff from over 160 different countries, you’ll be joining a global learning
community. This rich diversity of backgrounds, experiences and opinions expands
the outlook of our students and brings fresh perspectives to our teaching.
Prestigious scholarships
We offer a
range of prestigious scholarships up to half your tuition fee. These awards are
made to applicants who demonstrate high academic achievement and the potential
to contribute to the university community.