ba (hons) illustration
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BA (Hons) Illustration
Welcome to UCAStarting university is a big moment – congratulations! By joining UCA, you’ve chosen an exciting and rewarding path.
As you join our community of students, artists and academics, you’ll explore how you can use your talent to shape the future of the world around you, and design a career that inspires you.
Our university is a place for the bold, the curious, the extraordinary - as you’ll see for yourself when you meet your lecturers, technicians and classmates. On your course, you can expect to learn from practicing artists, innovators and researchers, collaborate with students across different creative disciplines, and make connections with industry leaders.
At the end of it all, you’ll graduate with the skills and experience you need to build a successful career doing what you love, in a way that makes a difference.
We believe the world needs more people like you, and we’re delighted to have you with us.
Make your mark. Make it here.
Course Welcome
Welcome to UCA!Thank you for choosing to study with us. I take great pride in the achievements of our students and staffs achievements.
I have been working at the University for 17 years and have seen it grow into a vibrant learning environment that gives students a brilliant grounding for their careers and lives.
You can expect to be intellectually challenged and visually inspired here – while making lots of friends along the way!
See you soon!
Tom Northey
Your Team
Tom Northey Programme Director
01252 892884
James WalkerSenior Lecturer, BA Illustration
01252 892958
Fiona White Senior Lecturer, BA Illustration
Tom Northey Programme Director
https://www.ted.com/talks
TED talks is a global virtual lecture series. Creative people talk for 20 mins about their subject. Why not listen to Paula Scher talk about her life as a visual storyteller.
https://www.ted.com/talks/paula_scher_great_design_is_serious_not_solemn
– Sketchbook, A4 /A3.
– Range of pencils, 2B to 8B
– Range of marker pens/sharpie pens (any colour)
– Glue (pritt stick & PVA)
– Scissors
– Scalpel and blades (Swann Morton handle/10A blades, with cork to store safely)
– Steel ruler (for cutting)
– A3 cutting mat
– Coloured pencils
– Chalk or oil pastels
– Inks
– An old toothbrush!
– Range of brushes
– Laptop/drawing tablet: You will need at least one of these to progress on the course, but you will not need to have one straightaway - we'll help you find the rightone with student discounts.
Do check out our on-campus art shop as well.
Trips and Visits
ExhibitionsPrior to your arrival at UCA, we encourage you to view a range of contemporary art exhibitions over the summer. Some blockbuster shows can expensive, but there are plenty of alternative free exhibitions all over the country. A great resource to help you find them is www.newexhibitions.com
Virtual shows are a great resource too.
Do look at our student work online to get you started:
https://gradshows.uca.ac.uk
Online talks and lectureshttps://www.itsnicethat.com/nicer-tuesdays
Equipment List
Some materials will be provided, but a basic ‘toolkit’ of drawing materials and a sketchbook are essential, and you will need to supply these yourself. You will need:
– Backemeyer, Sylvia (ed.), Picture This: The Artist as Illustrator, Coventry: The Herbert Press
– Bell, Roanne and Mark Sinclair, Pictures & Words: New Comic Art and Narrative Illustration, London: Laurence King
– Bell, Julian, Balchin, Julia, Tobin, Claudia, Ways of Drawing, Royal Drawing School: Thames and Hudson
– Benaroya, Ana, Illustration Next: Contemporary Creative Collaboration: Thames and Hudson
– Berger, John, Ways of Seeing, London: Penguin
– Brereton, Richard, Sketchbooks: The Hidden Art of Designers, Illustrators and Creatives: Lawrence King
– Campanario, Gabriel, The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing on location
– FL@33, Made and Sold: Toys, T Shirts, Prints, Zines and Other Stuff: Lawrence King
– Fletcher, Alan, The Art of Looking Sideways, London: Thames & Hudson
– Gannon, Rachel and Fauchon, Mireille, Illustration Research Methods : Bloomsbury
– Hyland, Angus and Roanne Bell (eds), Hand to Eye Published Contemporary Illustration, London: Laurence King
– Hyland, Angus, Pen and Mouse: Commercial Art and Digital Illustration, London: Lawrence King
– Le Coultre, Martijn F, A Century of Posters, Aldershot: Lund Humphries
– Madden, Matt, 99 Ways to Tell a Story, London: Jonathan Cape
– McCloud, Scott, Re-inventing Comics, New York: Paradox Press
– Munari, Bruno, Design as Art: Penguin Modern Classics
– New, Jennifer, Drawing from Life: The Journal as Art: Princetown Architectural Press
– Noble, Ian, Picture Perfect: Fusions of Illustration and Design, Hove: Rotovision
– Poyner, Rick, Obey the Giant: Life in the Image World, London: August Media
– Rand, Paul, Thoughts on Design: Chronicle Books
– Zeegan, Lawrence, The Fundamentals of Illustration, Worthing: AVA Publishing
– Zeegan, Lawrence, Roberts, Caroline, Fifty Years of Illustration: Lawrence King
Reading List
Below is a list of recommended reading, books, journals and online resources. You will be able to find many of the titles in your local library or University library during Welcome Week.
Do spend some time over the summer browsing bookshops like Waterstones, where you will also find many of these titles.
Books
Magazines and Journals – 3X3 magazine https://3x3mag.com/
– Ambit Magazine https://ambitmagazine.co.uk/
– Baseline http://www.baselinemagazine.com/
– Creative Review https://www.creativereview.co.uk/
– Elephant https://elephant.art/
– EYE Magazine http://www.eyemagazine.com/
– Freize https://www.frieze.com/
– The Illustrated Ape Magazine https://www.theillustratedape.com/
– Juxtapose Magazine https://www.juxtapoz.com/
– Le Gun https://legun.co.uk/
– RAW VISION https://rawvision.com/
– Selvedge https://www.selvedge.org/
– Wrap Magazine https://www.wrapmagazine.com/
– Varoom Magazine https://theaoi.com/varoom/
Useful online websites – https://www.houseofillustration.org.uk/
– https://www.itsnicethat.com/
– https://theaoi.com/
– https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/va-illustration-awards
– https://designobserver.com/
Instagram resources – https://www.instagram.com/
designfortoday
– https://www.instagram.com/thegoodshipillustration
– https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/streetviewdraw
– https://www.instagram.com/uca_research_artist_books
– https://www.instagram.com/uca_ inclusive_resources
– https://www.instagram.com/profmartinsalisbury
Reading List
BA Illustration, Year 1, 2021 Summer Project
Happy Trash
Paul Westcomb Jane Foster
Project Aim To get to know each other To consider everything an experiment To explore new materials!
Project Brief
Create 3 x artwork in response to the following prompts.
1. The place I was born - in a matchbox2. My ultimate meal (be as creative as possible) - on a paper cup3. The best way to happiness - On the back of a used cereal box / used packaging
We encourage you to be as creative as possible and use whichever process or media you think appropriate eg collage, mixed media, ink, pencil, etc. The only constraint is the material on which you produce the work i.e. Matchbox, cup and cereal packet!
We look forward to seeing your reclaimed trash at Induction week when we will be organizing a pop up exhibition of the wonderful / bizarre /creative solutions you present to the group!
References Tim Noble and Sue Webster - Artists that use ‘rubbish’ to make their work. Andrew Malone - https://www.andrewmaloneartist.co.uk/ Curtis Tiago - https://www.curtissantiago.art/ Slinkachu https://slinkachu.com/books Yuken Teruya https://www.saatchigallery.com/artist/yuken_teruya_paper https://www.instagram.com/giantdollshouse/
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I love UCA Farnham because... “Being a student at UCA is amazing, it’s like a big creative family. The opportunities and the facilities are incredible.”
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My top spots
A student’s guide to… Farnham
As an international student who arrived in the UK completely unfamiliar with Farnham, I have found it to be the most friendly and welcoming place.
The campus might seem like a bit of a labyrinth at first, but you get used to it and it’s astonishing to see just how many incredible facilities it has, even for really niche subjects.
Farnham town centre is right on the doorstep, and I love its community vibe. There’s always something going on, and for me it’s just the right balance between a big city and my home (a rural town). Alongside the friendliness of everyone at UCA, that has really helped me feel settled.
Farnham CastleThere’s so much green space to explore in Farnham, whether it’s walking along the river or going to the Castle, where I love to do my sketches when the weather is nice.
The MaltingsThis is a great arts venue and there’s always something going on for you to enjoy or take part in. I really recommend it.
New Ashgate Gallery It’s free to get in here and they have about 20 different exhibitions going on through the year. I pop in when I can to see what’s on.
Tasty House I always end up getting some Chinese takeaway here when I go into London, as it’s right by the train station. It’s really good food, reasonably priced and it comes in reusable packaging, which is great.
The Wheatsheaf This is the pub that me and my coursemates go to every once in a while. It’s got a really nice atmosphere, and lots of choice when it comes to food and drink.
“ I love the community vibe of Farnham. There’s always something going on – it’s the most friendly and welcoming place.”
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New Ashgate Gallery
Gostrey Meadows
What could you create?
During your time with us, you’ll build your skills and hone your talents to produce some incredible work. Here are a few highlights created by recent graduates…
Malik Nieto ArtsIssey Hennessy
Sophie Lou
Becky Stapley
Anastasija Strelcova
Our graduates are forging stellar careers in fields from Fashion to Film, Architecture to Craft, Business to Games Design. We caught up with a few to find out more about their successes, and how they made the most the most of the UCA experience…
Phoebe Fox
BA (Hons) Music Marketing and Promotion, 2019Soon after completing her degree, Phoebe was touring the world photographing the likes of The Amazons and Anne Marie – a journey that began while she was still a student.
“I contacted small bands I liked to ask for photo passes to their London gigs, and used the UCA equipment to build a portfolio,” she explains.
“I spent three years balancing touring, festivals, shows and portraits with university commitments. The UCA lecturers were incredibly supportive. After I handed in my final major project, I went home to pack and got straight on a tour bus with Anne Marie.”
Tihara Smith
BA (Hons) Fashion, 2018Fashion graduate Tihara Smith’s final degree project - a collection inspired by her grandparents’ experiences as part of the Windrush Generation – set her up for career success.
“I wanted to highlight the positive contribution of the Windrush Generation and celebrate the islands of the Caribbean,” she says.
After graduating, Tihara widened her range and started selling it online and at festivals, markets and wedding fairs, and it proved so popular that she now runs her business full-time. “It’s been really exciting to see it grow,” she says. “I think some of the best collections are created from real stories that are personal to the creator.”
Where could your talent take you?
Phoebe Fox, photographed by Vendy Palkovicova. Tihara Smith. Picture by Kayleigh Pace.
Will McGregor
BA (Hons) Film & Digital Art, 2010Will has amassed credits directing episodes of cult drama Misfits, period saga Poldark, his first feature film, Gwen, and an episode of His Dark Materials.
“Space, time and support to make my own work was the greatest gift UCA gave me,” he says. “The campus felt like an incubator for creativity; all these creative individuals in one place, with access to kit and exposure to new ideas.”
“Make the most of that opportunity to make work and meet people, and make sure you get your work out there – enter all the student festivals and competitions you can!”
Hannah Bamgbala
BA (Hons) Fashion, Media and Promotion, 2020Hannah Bamgbala’s final degree work was inspired by her sister, Mercy, who has Down’s Syndrome and a serious eye for fashion.
Hannah’s Young, Kool and African website focused on bringing greater diversity to fashion and the media, and she’s gone on to work with the Down’s Syndrome Association to make sure that people of all ethnicities are better represented in their campaigns.
“If you have Down’s Syndrome and are Black — or from another ethnic minority background — there is no one visible for you and your family to relate to,” says Hannah. “That has to change.”
Will McGregor on set
Hannah Bamgbala and her sister, Mercy.
Jamie Windust
Lucy Noble
World Health Sanitation Box ©George Stoneham
Lucy Noble
BA (Hons) Film Production, 2014Lucy has worked as a script supervisor on films including Marvel Studios’ Black Widow, hit series Devs, Elton John musical Rocketman and Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One.
“I dabbled with script supervision throughout my degree,” says Lucy. “I reached out to script supervisors working professionally, asking for the chance to shadow them on set. All that time in the UCA film studio was useful, too – definitely get in there and practice in that arena, where you have a huge amount of control; it’s something you won’t always get when working on location.”
George Stoneham
BA (Hons) Architecture (ARB/RIBA part 1), 2020George caught the eye of the RIBA Rethink 2025 judges, securing a place on the prestigious award’s longlist with an idea to turn former telephone and police boxes into “sanitation stations” that allow people to sanitise themselves on the go.
“While designing the Sanitation Box, I realised how much our world will have to change to design clean and healthy architecture,” he says. “We need to break down compact cities like London and design new, expansive cities with more green spaces, fewer cars, and buildings that flow better.”
Jamie Windust
BA (Hons) Fashion Management and Marketing, 2018Since graduating, Jamie Windust has become a champion for LGBTQIA+ issues in the fashion industry and beyond. They are a magazine editor, a writer for Gay Times and Metro UK, a signed model and a consultant helping brands such as UGG and ASOS to better represent and impact queer identities.
“I discovered my sense of self at university, and I don’t think I would’ve been able to do that in such an affirming and positive way if I wasn’t at UCA,” says Jamie.
“In my final year, I got to apply everything I’d learned to starting a business I feel passionate about. It’s a great space for people to launch real, tangible brands.”
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Course Enrolment & Induction Teaching begins
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Postgraduate 20 - 24 September 27 September
International Foundation (Autumn start) 20 September – 1 October 4 October
Christmas Break 2021 Easter Break 2022 2021-2022 year ends
20 Dec 2021 - 7 Jan 2022 4 Apr 2022 - 22 Apr 2022
10 Jun 2022 (BA, BSc & MArch)
13 May 2022 (International Foundation)
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We have begun an exciting project and a new chapter in our 160-year history. From 2022, we’ll be establishing world-leading Centres of Excellence to bring like-minded students and academics together around their shared passion for creative subjects.
As we focus on growing as a global creative university, we will be stepping back from Further Education from September 2023. However, all Further Education students joining us in 2021 will finish their courses with us, as usual.
A new chapter for UCA
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Course Title: BA Illustration
Programme Director: Tom Northey
Delivery for 2021/22 academic year
We would like to reassure our students that we are committed to delivering a face to face experience for 2021/22 and we are hoping that 2021/22 will be a year when our students can return to all of our campuses. However, we are aware that changes to our delivery may continue to be required in response to public health advice and as a result of any ongoing Coronavirus measures. We have prepared this information to let you know how your course may be adapted based on changes that were implemented during 2020/21, as a result of Government advice.
We are not planning on making any changes to your course or unit aims, learning outcomes, or assessment methods, under any of our delivery scenarios.
Scenario 1 – Social Distancing rules are continued/re-introduced as a result of public health advice for the 2021/22 academic year:
Changes to learning spaces • Our priority as a university is to deliver our teaching on campus. This may be in socially
distanced face-to-face tutorials, group seminars and workshops.• We will adapt the layouts of our classrooms, workshops and studios so you can have safe
access to these and other specialist facilities, taking social distancing measures intoaccount and providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where needed.
Timetabling • We will adapt the scheduling of classes to limit the number of students on campus at any
one time• We will adopt the ‘bubble’ principle: meaning you will be taught in smaller groups to enable
social distancing, and have as little physical contact with other groups as possible• We will plan the scheduling of your classes so you can transition between them safely and
make the lowest possible number of trips to and from campus each week.
Contact time
• We will not change our approach to contact time and scheduled delivery, this will still takeplace as published in our Programme Specifications and unit descriptors. However, some ofthis contact time may take place in a different way in order to enable social distancing to beimplemented and to prioritise students’ access to facilities and workshops. This will meanmoving some of the larger scale activities such as lectures and seminars online. We wouldanticipate a minimum of 25% online provision
Online learning • Where practical, we’ll also put our lectures, classes and seminars online so that you can still
access them if you are self-isolating, shielding, or unable to come to the UK. This wouldincluded critical studies delivery and large group lectures.
Wellbeing & support
Teaching during COVID-19
• You’ll have one-to-one Personal Development Tutorials with an academic tutor, wherethey’ll talk through your progress and check on your wellbeing. They will also offer onlinesessions when face-to-face meetings aren’t possible.
• You’ll have access to a full range of specialist advisors who will offer online sessions whenface-to-face meetings aren’t possible.
• All our plans take vulnerable learners and students with additional learning requirementsinto account – we’re making sure we can deliver learning safely to all our students, whetherthat means accessing teaching on campus, or online.
Industry links • We will continue to host visiting lectures, industry projects, and networking events either
face-to-face or through online learning.
Assessments • Assessment will be flexible in both online and physical formats. If you’ve been personally
affected by Coronavirus, your assessments will take that into account and make sure youaren’t disadvantaged by it.
Equipment & resources • We’ve developed new library systems and cleaning processes for loans and equipment hire
to make sure you can borrow what you need safely.• We’ll offer IT equipment loans to our students who need them most.• As soon as Government advice permits, we will provide as much physical access to our
libraries as we can to ensure that you have access to our physical and digital collections, but are able to observe social distancing for your own safety and that of others.
Scenario 2 – a further lockdown is implemented by Government
During the 2019/20 and 2020/21 academic year we introduced a number of emergency measures that included:
• Moving learning and assessment online• Looking at prior activity with a view to ensuring that learning outcomes are covered
somewhere within the year of study and adjusting assessment tasks accordingly• Providing alternative assessment where the original assessment is not deliverable• Providing extensions for units where necessary for the learning and for individual students if
their circumstances require it• Where the University is not the awarding body, following the validators’ exacting
requirements for predicted and other grades so that students receive a final outcomecommensurate with effort and aptitude
These measures would be re-introduced if necessary, but only for the period covered by the lockdown, with a return to scenario 1 as soon as is safe and practical to do so.
Adapting to your feedback • We’ll continue to work with you to find out how you’re feeling about the new measures.• You’ll have the opportunity to work with teaching staff to adapt and improve the way we
deliver your course in line with public health guidelines.