BA (Hons) Illustration at University of Westminster

A BA that develops illustrators across drawing, printmaking, digital media, 3D processes and emerging technologies, supported by textiles, laser-cutting, casting, 3D printing and AR/VR/MR facilities. Students work on live briefs and client-facing projects, with placement opportunities through Zone 29 and course membership of the Association of Illustrators. It is based at the Harrow campus in north-west London.

Department: Art, Design and Visual Culture; Media and Communication  |  Duration: 3 years (4 years with placement year)  |  Intake: Full-time September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules include Documentary Illustration, Drawing Explorations, Industry Skills, Illustration Cultures and Illustration Methods; Year 2 adds Client and Community, Illustration Impact, Image-making Systems and Visual Storytelling; Year 3 centres on the Major Project (Illustration), Public Studio and Professional Futures, with options such as Concept Art, Stop-Motion Animation, Character Performance and Publishing and Print.

Career pathways

Graduates work as freelance illustrators or within companies and agencies, with opportunities in publishing, advertising, packaging, fashion, design, gaming, film and animation. Alumni include the illustrator of the Harry Potter books and a puppet maker for X-Men: First Class.

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