BA (Hons) Creative Practice: Illustration (top-up) | Level 6 | P12232
How to study
Full Time, Part Time - Day
Days & Times
Thursday / Friday, 9am-4:30pm
There are part time study options available for this course.
Duration
1 or 2 Years
Location
Burton Town Centre Campus
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Course overview
This course allows students who have completed a Foundation degree (or equivalent) in Illustration to progress to a BA Honours Degree.
This BA (Hons) top up course allows you to enhance relevant industry skills and processes, and graduate with a refined and professional portfolio of work in the field of Illustration. You will work practically through client-led and negotiated briefs that require the recognition and application of professional practice. You will also be aware of professional expectations and be able to develop an independent route towards your individual career or postgraduate goals.
If you select this course, you will be combining your skills in art, design and creative practice to explore options for earning your living within the field of illustration, whether that is through traditional or contemporary media and methods.
You’ll be working to produce images through hand and/or digital methods that will have identified clients and routes to market. You will have the opportunity to explore various career options and plan a career route accordingly. As an illustrator, you might be considering work as a freelance illustrator for images for clothing companies, developing images to support magazine articles or children’s books, working on technical images for manuals or pursuing a career as a medical illustrator.
As you progress and your confidence grows, you will undertake increasingly complex, challenging and exciting projects. You will also receive advice and guidance on applying to jobs and masters level study.
Applications from mature candidates are welcomed and considered on an individual basis.
This qualification is awarded by University of Staffordshire. For more detailed course information, go to our University of Staffordshire partner page.
Please note: Specified course fee is full time and per year. A part time option is available at £52.50 per credit.
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Fees and Costs
Educational entitlements or fee concessions are solely based on the individual programme and nationally set eligibility criteria. To see if you qualify for fee concessions then please visit the 'what will I pay' section of our website. You may be surprised what you are entitled to!
- Course Fees Examination & Registrations
- 16-18 School Leaver info n/a Course fee n/aExam & Registration fee
- 19-23 Educational Entitlement info £6350.00Course fee n/aExam & Registration fee
- 19+ Part Funded info £6350.00 Course fee n/aExam & Registration fee
- 19+ Fully Funded info £6350.00Course fee n/a Exam & Registration fee
- 24+ Fully Funded info £6350.00Course fee n/a Exam & Registration fee
- Full Cost info £6350.00Course fee n/aExam & Registration fee
Payment methods
- Payment in Full (Credit Card / Debit Cards / Cash / Employer Sponsored) accepted
- Direct Debit Instalments accepted
- Advanced Learning Loan accepted
- Student Finance English Loan (HE) not accepted
For International Learners
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Call us: 01283 494757 or 01283 494472
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Just drop-in, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.Disclaimer
Further Education Programme Only: The College reserves the right to change or amend, at any time, any of the course details including but not limited to; content, dates, times, venues, tutor, fees payable, concessions available, terms or conditions.
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Entry requirements
Applicants will be expected to have achieved a Level 5 (e.g. Foundation Degree FD or Higher National Diploma HND) in the relevant vocational area.
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What modules will I study?
- Creative Futures - Life After University
- Creative Enterprise
- Industry Investigation
- Final Major Project: Illustration
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Days and times
Thursday / Friday, 9am-4:30pm
There are part time study options available for this course.
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How will I be assessed?
You will receive formal feedback at key intervals but will also benefit from supportive verbal feedback and guidance on a daily basis. Assessment methods are varied and will include essays, reports, group presentations, self-assessment, journals, portfolio of artwork, individual presentations and exhibitions.
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What can I do next?
Upon successful completion of this you could pursue a career in your chosen specialism. For example you could seek a career in areas such as Fine Art, Surface Pattern, Fashion, Textiles, Ceramics, Illustration, Graphic Design and 3D Design.
Your degree isn't just about securing that all-important academic qualification. It’s about gaining life and work skills to help you get ahead in the job market and gain employers’ respect. As a graduate of awarding body University of Staffordshire, you'll gain skills and attributes that will help you stand out from the crowd, and become an employable, enterprising and entrepreneurial individual.
“I enjoy the freedom of being given a brief and creating work independently. During my course, I took part in some amazing projects, including transforming the College’s sensory room and creating a nursery teaching space for childcare students. The amount of time and support you get with tutors here is unbelievable!”
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