Teaching and assessment for Illustration BDes (Hons)

This module will introduce you to the principles which will form the basis of your degree.

You will explore various mediums and approaches to develop effective strategies for visual communication.. This will include digital and paper-based processes.

This module continues on from Illustration Introduction.

It will make your grasp of illustration practice and context stronger. You will expand on the technical, conceptual and practical processes that you've learned.

This will provide you with a foundation for future exploration of the discipline of illustration.

Empower yourself as a designer through building and enhancing your academic research skills.

Hone your ability to understand and communicate key ideas and theories that are relevant to designers working today.

Find your own voice as a researcher by investigating a topic that is right for you.

This is the Semester 2 studio module for Level 3 Illustration. It will build on the skills acquired in Semester 1 and provide you with a further insight into this commercial practice.

Projects will vary in design, format and duration and will explore illustration within a range of contexts.

Your main focus on the module will be based in the studio. You will produce a portrait work or series of works.

You will also attend lectures, group crits and seminars. These will explore aspects of the history, practice and importance of portraiture in a broadly based visual practice.

In this module, you will explore contemporary and historical printmaking techniques through printmaking within tutorials specific to your print workshop explorations.

The historical evolution of print will be studied, as well as contemporary printmaking practices through lectures and the writing of a print themed essay.

You will explore comic creation practices and theory using interdisciplinary approaches, and to learn about different options for working professionally in the comics field, while developing your own short-form comic. You will get the chance to practise the skills using both traditional and digital methods.

You will work in interdisciplinary teams to solve real world problems. You will develop your skills as makers and creatives. This will allow you to challenge and consider opportunities within the brief they are set.

You will explore different aspects of photography as an element of art and design practise. You will enhance your skills and options in using the camera as one of the many creative tools at your disposal.

You will be introduced to the principles and practices of moving images, integrating story-telling, narrative development, scripting, sound design, production, and post-production.

These practice-based skills will be underpinned and enhanced by film theory and history, film language, and techniques to give students a holistic understanding of moving images.

You will systematically reflect on your creative processes.

You will also explore innovative AI applications that enhance human creativity.