Teacher’s Pet
Final year Illustration students worked with a local business who provides educational materials for teachers across the world. This provided a taste of working to a professional brief, meeting a deadline and the opportunity for artwork to be shared globally as part of a live project. Students have opportunities to build their portfolio with valuable industry-focused work such as this live brief throughout their time studying in our studio.
Amsterdam
In Spring was a trip to Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands with an impressive artistic heritage. Illustration students from across all years of study were part of a wider Art and Design group, that also included Photography and Graphic Design students. Students were able to take part in guided tours of leading design and immersive technology agencies, in addition to exploring the inspirational city and world-class Museum District.
Modern installation exhibits at Moco, café sketching sessions, and drawing in The Rijksmuseum, the students were able to bring back plenty of inspiration for their practice back in the studio on campus.
"My favourite parts of the trip were the museums and the journeys to them, as it allowed me to soak in my surroundings and inspire me, I took many photographs as references for future personal illustrations and mood boards.
Other than the creative aspect of this trip, the entirety of it made me feel as though it was possible for a regular student like me to travel as an adult and it wasn’t something scary. I hadn’t flown for years so I was very nervous about it all, but leaving Amsterdam made me want to look forward to a trip abroad in the future." Afsana Begum, L6 Illustration