University
University of CanterburyPostgraduate Diploma in Illustration
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
Gain professional illustration skills with our Postgraduate Diploma in Illustration (PGDipIllust) and develop your creative portfolio and artistic style.
This Diploma is ideal for new or professional artists to refine your skills and gain insight into the business of freelance studio practice or advanced creative roles in industry.
What will my study involve?- Build your expertise in traditional and/or digital illustration techniques, tools, and create your distinctive style.
- Focus your art with courses on narrative literacy, sequential storytelling, and other visual vocabulary to give your story depth and impact.
- Develop a professional portfolio with a course on business skills to advance your career in the creative industry.
- FINA630 Business of Illustration
- FINA631 Illustration Mediums
- FINA632 Language of Illustration
- FINA633 Narrative Illustration
Entry criteria
To apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Illustration, you will need to have one of the following from your previous studies:
- a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, with at least a B grade average in your 300-level courses
- any bachelor's degree and relevant professional or other work experience
- a Postgraduate Certificate in Illustration with at least a B grade average
- other qualifications of an equivalent standard.
All applicants need to submit a portfolio of relevant work.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Illustration or use the admission requirements checker.
Disclaimer