Postgraduate Diploma in Illustration
- Degree Structure - Start In
- Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
120
Overview
Postgraduate Diploma in Illustration
Introduction
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.
Postgraduate Diploma in Illustration
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.
Postgraduate Diploma in Illustration
Entry requirements
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.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements. 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, use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
You will also need to provide a portfolio of your relevant work with your application.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Diploma in Illustration
How do I plan my diploma?
The PGDipIllust is made up of a total 120 points, which includes four compulsory courses including significant practical work producing sketchbooks, portfolios, visual essays, and more.
Starting in February or July, the Diploma will take one year full-time to complete, or can be completed within three years part-time.
Postgraduate Diploma in Illustration
Subjects and courses
Compulsory courses
- FINA630 Business of Illustration
- FINA631 Illustration Mediums
- FINA632 Language of Illustration
- FINA633 Narrative Illustration
Postgraduate Diploma in Illustration
Further study
UC also offers a Master of Illustration, which includes the same courses as the Diploma plus an additional semester with an industry internship and independent research project.
You may be able to transfer your completed courses from the Diploma to the Master’s, with approval.
Postgraduate Diploma in Illustration
Career ready
With your business and creative expertise in a range of tools and artistic mediums, you will be equipped for roles in areas such as publishing, entertainment, brand and design marketing, digital media, science communications, education, and more.
