This programme helps students to perfect their skills, develop their portfolio and be able to relate them to the workplace; this illustration programme prepares students for work as a freelance illustrator in the visual communication and publishing industry, for example children’s books, editorials, advertising and greetings cards; the course also helps students to develop a range of practical skills and a theoretical knowledge of illustration, combining traditional and digital media techniques; students are exposed to professional standard briefs encouraging them to develop their research, communication and problem solving skills; workplace skills are also part of the course, students are expected to plan and cost products and produce marketing material; students are encouraged to develop the confidence to analyse art and design outcomes and to reflect on their progress.