Description

Awarded in partnership with the UK’s highest-ranking creative art institution, University for the Creative Arts, this degree programme fosters an engaging and practical approach to illustration. Students are encouraged to develop their own unique approach to the subject, gaining the skills they need to thrive in their future careers.

Our broad approach in teaching methods within this course includes a special focus on narrative and drawing practice as well as critical analysis, workshops and collaborative live projects.

This course will enable you to develop your analytical and technical skills. You’ll explore innovative approaches to the subject with access to a studio environment, combining all your newly acquired skills within a dynamic and inventive visual storytelling final project.

The four-year international route programme includes a foundation year, which will introduce you to the fundamentals of the creative industry and will give you the opportunity to refine a career path. You’ll build a strong portfolio needed to progress directly into your BA degree, whilst being prepared to use English language in an academic context.

Delivery: On-campus

Location: BSBI Hamburg Campus

Duration: 3 years / 4 years including integrated international foundation studies in Art Design and Media

2022 Intakes: October (International route only)

2023 Intakes: February, October

Awarded by: University for the Creative Arts

Tuition fee:

2022 & 2023 INTAKES

International students Price: €11,000/year
EU students Price: €8,000/year

Special offer effective June 2022:

Up to 40% discount for International Students | 25% discount for EU Students

Terms and conditions apply. Find out more here.

Credits: 120 UK credits per year (equivalent to 60 ECTS per year)

You will study up to four days per week, in smaller class sizes and more frequent sessions. Teaching takes place Monday to Saturdays, during morning, afternoon, or evening sessions.

What you'll learn

Knowledge

Apply good knowledge of English to communicate relevant international, cultural, contemporary knowledge and historical, theoretical and professional contexts
Take a responsible and individual approach to developing creative practice which demonstrates political, social and cultural awareness
Work both independently and collaboratively in the development of self-critical, analytical and evaluative approaches in the broader understanding Illustration practice

Application

Apply autonomy to deliver primary and secondary research involving the identification and use of relevant resources
Adopt a flexible approach to a variety of circumstances and challenges both in your practice and career development
Apply the knowledge and skills acquired in your specialist field in the practice of illustration and/or postgraduate study

Skills

Enhance understanding of critical engagement within the creative arts industry
Learn to quickly respond to complex demands and initiate successful creative solutions
Present and communicate compelling ideas, both orally and in written form through an understanding of the historical, contemporary and cultural frameworks
Navigate future career paths through professional networking opportunities and focused research.

Curriculum

Curriculum for this course

4 Lessons

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION IN ART DESIGN AND MEDIA

1 Lessons

1. English for Academic Purposes, Research and Study skills 2. Exploring Practices, Process, Materials and Techniques 3. Investigating Specialist Practice 4. Final Major Project

YEAR 1

1 Lessons

1. Professional Practice 1: Destination 2. Drawing and Narrative 3. Theory & Context

YEAR 2

1 Lessons

1. Documentary Illustration 2. Professional Practice 2: Platform 3. Exhibition practice 4. Critical Analysis and Research 5. Study Abroad Exchange (optional)

YEAR 3

1 Lessons

1. Major Project 2. Professional Practice 3: Launch 3. Responding to external briefs 4. Illustration Dissertation

BSBI Germany | BA (Hons) Illustration