This course is designed to prepare students for a range of careers in the field of illustration. Throughout the course they will gain experience in the use of a wide range of traditional and digital media. They will have the opportunity to develop work towards a variety of projects including book and magazine publication, editorial work, children’s book illustration and advertising. Year 2 is the ‘professional level’ - where they gain the skills and knowledge necessary to work as a professional designer. They will work to industry relevant briefs, and will become accustomed to working to strict deadlines and within the constraints imposed by both private and corporate clients. Modules are: visual skills 2A, professional development and employability, critical and cultural studies 2, visual skills 2B, visual communication 2A Illustration and the commission Illustration.