BA (Hons) Illustration with Foundation Year in Derby United Kingdom | University of Derby

Develop into a versatile, uniquely skilled illustrator. This program provides top-tier training for an exciting career across publishing, advertising, education, and design sectors. Embark on an exploratory journey through demanding projects that will cultivate self-motivation and the courage to push beyond conventional briefs. Our goal is to nurture the boldness to uncover, redefine, and transform traditional approaches to illustration.

You'll be inspired to innovate and question illustration's boundaries, with chances to participate in real-world projects and prestigious competitions that test your abilities in visual storytelling, character development, documentary illustration, and editorial work.

Working in our specialized illustration studio, you'll collaborate with fellow creatives and build lasting professional relationships. The program offers chances to focus on specific illustration specialties while maintaining the freedom to pursue self-directed creative ventures.

Access our dedicated drawing spaces, print studios, and Digital Design Hub to master both classic and modern techniques including various print methods, digital creation, 3D modeling, painting, and mixed-media collage.

This art school experience guides you through developing craft skills, visual communication, and cultivating a distinctive style for diverse applications like book publishing, editorial work, educational materials, graphic narratives, print media, animation, children's literature, and product packaging.

Practical studio work is enriched with theoretical studies that sharpen critical thinking, academic abilities, and awareness of illustration's broader cultural and historical contexts.