From books and magazines, to packaging, adverts and interactive content, the demand for original and powerful illustration continues to grow. At Falmouth we shape illustrators ready to meet that demand, with a course that directly responds to the industry. By balancing professional practice with creativity and experimentation, we give you the freedom to explore and evolve in a creative environment, while still emerging with the skills and experience needed for a successful career. The discipline of illustration is very broad. You'll be encouraged to consider all mediums, contexts, subjects, trends and styles to find a personal direction that suits your strengths. Our staff – all practising professionals working in the real-world illustration industry – support you to create original and progressive solutions to complex problems, helping you to develop as a forward-thinking, flexible and adaptable illustrator. You'll acquire the necessary skills to become technically proficient, critically engaged and professionally aware, as you explore many techniques and processes across a wide range of traditional and digital media. Project work will shape your problem-solving skills while deepening your understanding of the creative process, from storyboarding and creative writing through to image rendering. We also want you to gain an in-depth understanding of the industry, so you're well equipped to take your skills into the workplace. This is supported by our teaching staff's unrivalled connections, self-funded trips to New York and London, and designing and constructing your own website.

Careers * Career as a freelance illustrator * Work in advertising, publishing, animation or television * Work as part of a design group practiceCareer in studio management * Career in art direction * Postgraduate study