The Illustration and Animation (including foundation year) BA (Hons) at London Metropolitan University is your gateway to a dynamic creative career, designed for aspiring artists who wish to explore and hone their visual storytelling skills. This programme addresses the growing demand for imaginative and technically proficient illustrators and animators across diverse industries, from publishing and advertising to film and gaming. You will develop a robust understanding of visual communication, critical creative practice, and essential artistic techniques, preparing you for the challenges and opportunities within the contemporary creative landscape.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over four years, beginning with a comprehensive foundation year that allows you to experiment across various creative disciplines before specialising. You will engage in project-based learning, developing skills in critical creative practice, message and meaning, and visual communication. Throughout your studies, you will work on significant projects, including a major final year project and dissertation, culminating in a public exhibition. You will graduate with a strong portfolio and the creative and professional skills necessary to pursue a career as an illustrator or animator.