Loughborough University

Course Details

BA (Hons) Graphic Communication and Illustration

Course Description

Graphic Communication and Illustration is a flexible course that can be tailored to your interests, whether those are in computer-aided design, hand-drawn illustrations, app development, computer game development, or visual branding. The potential is vast, with final projects having previously included; corporate advertisement campaigns, children’s book illustrations, websites, smart phone and tablet apps, brochures, computer games, illustrated comics, puppet animations, and animated films, amongst others. As a student, you will develop creative ideas and related visualisation skills, equipping you with the fundamental ingredients to work within your chosen industry. You will receive the very best opportunities to grow as an artist, with chances to showcase your work at exhibitions, and an international study visit. We have strong industry links and aid our students in gaining work experience and placement opportunities in the UK and internationally. Recent placements have included Blue Peter, Lost Boys International, Vocalink, Chanel (Paris), Vogue and Dinamo.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Graduate careers have included: photography, art direction, graphic design, publishing, illustration, video production, television and film, artist, curator, art buyer, art editor, marketing, art director for advertising, branding, performing arts, exhibition and display design, app designer, comic illustrator, public relations, advertising and artists agents.Recent graduate destinations include: AlllofUs (McCann Erickson), Head of Digital Design Imagination Labs, Senior Art Director Surround Studio, Creative Director and Founder Focus PR, Digital Account Executive Fashion UK, Graphic Designer Scholastic Children's Books UK, Junior Designer Ted Baker, Copywriter Dinamo Productions Ltd, Puppet Fabricator.

BA (Hons) Graphic Communication and Illustration Loughborough University