Graduate Employment Directions
Adam Corbally “Since graduating, I have been working as a Graphic Artist at LEGO in Denmark. I have worked on a range of products that have been based on reference from comic books, films and television shows, such as The Lone Ranger, Back to the Future, Avengers Assemble Television series, and Ghostbusters. As well as this, I have also worked on original characters for The LEGO Movie and its related LEGO products.”
Recent Graduates are working with the following:
In mind of real-world skills, the illustration programme integrates both national and international competitions such as the Penguin Design Awards and the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition into its modular structure. Additionally, ongoing live brief opportunities such as working on commercial books by award-winning authors and commissions for the NHS trust, Arriva Trains Wales, and NGOs are offered. Students are also encouraged to establish external industry links while on the course.
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There are exciting placement opportunities such as graphic/ concept artist experience at Da Vinci’s Demons film studios and Erasmus exchange opportunities in Barcelona. The illustration programme is a member of the national professional body, The Association of Illustrators (AOI), which provides students with external opportunities, and comprehensive client directories annually, essential for establishing a client
base and working as a freelance illustrator. As founding members of the international illustration research group, Varoomlab, Swansea College of Art contributes to driving academic research within the field of illustration.
Usborne Childrens Books Moonpig Lego NHS Trust Allihoper Greeting Cards Marks & Spencer The Great British Card Company Tigerprint Bright Agency Graffeg Publishers Welsh Country Magazine Bay Studios British Museum Magic Leap Inc Visible Art Lush The Print Haus Astra Games
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