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Express your vision and tell captivating stories through the power of illustration with Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences’ BA in Illustration. This four-year, full-time program equips you with the creative and technical skills to become a versatile illustrator, fostering artistic exploration, a strong visual language, and a deep understanding of the illustration industry.
Key Features:
- Develop Your Artistic Voice: Explore diverse illustration techniques and media, including traditional drawing and painting (analogue), digital illustration software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.), and emerging technologies like digital illustration tablets. Develop a unique artistic style and refine your visual storytelling skills.
- Concept Development and Narrative Exploration: Hone your ability to translate complex ideas and stories into compelling illustrations. Learn to develop strong concepts, effective compositions, and captivating character designs.
- Technical Expertise: Master the fundamentals of drawing, anatomy, color theory, and perspective. Develop a strong understanding of traditional and digital illustration techniques, industry-standard software, and various printing processes.
- Project-Based Learning: Develop your creative and technical skills through engaging illustration projects. Collaborate with clients on real-world briefs, explore different illustration styles and applications (editorial, advertising, children’s books, etc.), and gain valuable experience in the creative industry.
This program is ideal for students with a passion for illustration and a desire to develop their artistic skills and visual storytelling abilities. Graduates emerge as versatile illustrators prepared for diverse careers in various fields, including:
- Editorial illustration (magazines, newspapers, websites)
- Children’s book illustration
- Advertising and marketing illustration
- Character design for animation and games
- Concept art and storyboarding
- Graphic novels and comics
- Freelance illustration
- Design studios and creative agencies
- Further studies in illustration, visual arts, or related fields (e.g., animation, graphic design)
Develop Valuable Skills: Hone your creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, research, communication, and collaboration skills.
Notes
Application deadline for EU students is May 1.
Deadline Round 1: February 18, 2024 - EU & Non-EU applicants
Deadline Round 2: April 28, 2024 - EU applicants
Deadline Round 3: June 9, 2024 - EU applicants
Please note: non-EU applicants can only participate in the 1st admission round (February 18).
Admissions Requirements
Secondary school diploma equivalent to a Dutch HAVO, MBO 4 or VWO diploma and admission exam.
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Rotterdam
Netherlands
- 4 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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- Bachelors
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