Course Overview
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 illustration degree.
This course 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 course 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.
Year 1 core modules
• Illustration Practice 1
• Illustration Contextual Studies
• Modern and Contemporary Illustration
Year 2 core modules
• Illustration Practice 2
• Debates and Practices
Year 3 core modules
• Illustration Practice 3
• Research Project
• Major Project
Year 1 optional modules
• Print and Process
• Image Manipulation
• Anglia Language Programme
Year 2 optional modules
• Ideas Through Design
• Drawing Studies
• Narrative Printmaking
• Contemporary Film and Video
• Identities
• Issues in Contemporary Design
• Writing for Images
• Anglia Language Programme Module
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 is also about enjoying the experience of learning and growing within the dynamic and stimulating environment of Cambridge School of Art.
Methods of teaching and learning include lectures, seminars and project and student-managed learning.
Key Facts
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Assessment
Assessment is through a combination of written and practical work
Facilities
As with all our courses Illustration have dedicated studio spaces just off the Ruskin Gallery
Special features
In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise for Art and Design, 70% of our research work was ‘internationally recognised’, ‘internationally excellent’ and, in some cases, ‘world-leading’.
As a result, our income from the RAE to support our research is double our 2002 allocation.
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.
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