Overview
The course is aimed at students, practitioners and enthusiasts who wish to further their skills in creating picture-driven stories that can lead to the making of original graphic novels. It offers a fresh approach to the subject and aims at releasing the imagination, opening the opportunity for self-expression. It can also help those intending to embark on MA level studies or professionals seeking to discover alternative ways to expand their working methods.
Programme Structure
Online - this course is organised in synchronous sessions in a live virtual environment that combines various digital platforms and tools.
Audience
The course is especially beneficial for:
- illustration and graphic design students
- recent grads wishing to improve their illustration and writing skills
- professionals working in illustration, visual communication or communication design
- those seeking to experiment outside of professional constraints
- prospective RCA illustration/vis comms/writing students.
Lecturers
Andrzej Klimowski - Emeritus Professor of Illustration
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 8 days
- 4 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
- Fully structured
- Regular mandatory meetings
- Continuous support with feedback on request, Proactive tutoring and support
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
Disciplines
Visual Arts Graphic Design Creative Writing View 50 other Short Courses in Creative Writing in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants must be 18 years or over. It is preferable for participants to have:
- an undergraduate degree in design or a background in illustration
- a basic understanding of typography
- a good level of English language.
Tuition Fee
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.