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BA Illustration

University of South Wales

Institution
University of South Wales
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Illustration
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
W220
Typical offer
A-level CCC, UCAS 96

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 96 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: CCC to include a relevant art and design subject Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level with a relevant art and design subject BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit in a relevant art and design subject Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant art and design subject with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) in a relevant art and design subject Additional requirements include: GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances

About this course

BA (Hons) in Fashion Design, combining design practice with visual communication and research methods. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Design & Creative Practice. A 70-hour industry placement and a self-directed Final Major Project feature in the programme. A dissertation-based Critical Research Project links academic study with creative practice in the final year.

Modules

  • Colour and Communication for Illustration
  • Visual Skills
  • Illustration Fundamentals
  • Communication Studies 1
  • Illustration for Literature and Information
  • Place and Product for Illustration
  • Illustration for Moving Image
  • Communication Studies 2
  • Critical Research Project by Dissertation
  • Final Major Project
  • Client Studies
  • Professional and Promotional Practice
  • Competition brief