BA (Hons) Illustration

Overview

As part of the university’s interdisciplinary learning environment, you will gain unrivalled access to the full spectrum of art, design and media-making facilities on-site.

Throughout your studies, you will be invited to try out specialist workshops and our digital Fab Lab which houses the latest laser cutting and 3D printing technologies.

In Years 2 and 3, you will have your own dedicated workspace within our illustration studios alongside several opportunities to work collaboratively or in new formats, materialising your ideas in diverse applications.

95% of BA (Hons) Illustration students agreed that “the library resources had supported their learning well.” - National Student Survey 2023

Drawing Studios and Drawing Lab

With north-facing windows, a ‘methods and process’ area, individual studio space and a specialist life-drawing studio, our impressive, open-plan, triple-height Drawing Studio is a huge space, perfect for many different activities and specialisms.

Media and Photography Studios

Our students make full use of our industry-standard dedicated studio spaces – including our infinity cove, green screen, and specialist sound studio (with Foley pit and vocal recording booth) – plus our stop-motion suite, our darkrooms, and plenty of individual edit suites, all up-to-date with the latest industry-standard software.

Fab Lab

Our ‘fabrication laboratory’ is kitted-out with the latest in digital design technologies – from 3D printers to 3D scanners, a vinyl cutter, CNC milling machine, CNC router and laser cutter. It adds a whole new level of opportunity for students across all creative walks of life.

Imprint Lab and Digital Print Bureau

Our Digital Print Bureau offers affordable and quick print services for all our students who are looking for anything from large-format or solvent printing, to photo printing, scanning or vinyl cutting, and a wide range of finishing services.

Material Lab

In the Material Lab you will be encouraged to acquire haptic – touch-based – and manipulative skills and gain an understanding of material properties.

Multimedia Lab & Equipment Resource Centre

Our Multimedia Lab offers you the kit and expertise to become skilled in a wide range of processes and techniques across the fields of photomedia, moving image and sound.

Fabric Lab

In the Fabric Lab you will acquire material and process knowledge around texture, pattern, colour and construction – interlacing your skill-set through an understanding of textile and fabric properties.