BA(Hons) Illustration with Placement year in Falmouth United Kingdom | Falmouth University

Illustration serves as a dynamic medium for conveying concepts, evoking feelings, and igniting creativity. By refining your conventional artistic abilities and exploring innovative technologies, tools, and methods, you'll cultivate a distinctive visual style while perfecting the craft of bringing images to life. You'll emerge as an inventive, analytical thinker, a skilled visual problem-solver, and through collaborations with clients, art directors, and designers, you'll acquire essential abilities to build an impressive portfolio and the practical expertise necessary for career success.

You will:
Join a vibrant, hands-on studio environment that fosters creativity, celebrates bold experimentation, and promotes collaborative artistry
Develop a digital portfolio and promotional strategy using online platforms to connect with international audiences
Showcase your work to art directors, editors, and designers worldwide by utilizing various professional networks
Experience insightful talks from accomplished alumni and industry pioneers like Dave McKean, Owen Davey, Harriett Lee Merrion, and Edel Rodriguez
Acquire crucial professional skills by tackling stimulating real-world projects
Take part in our industry review week, receiving tailored portfolio critiques from agencies, publishers, and design firms
Investigate illustration's potential as a force for good, addressing ecological, ethical, and social issues