Illustration is a form of commercial art that seeks to embellish and explain concepts presented in books, advertising, signage, posters, product packaging and promoting services.

Studying Illustration at NMIT, you will gain experience in book illustration, painting and printmaking, digital imaging, editorial illustration, freehand drawing and computer technologies. Advertising and promotion skills are also covered in our Illustration Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs, ideal for setting up your own business.

There are also opportunities to exhibit in NMIT’s galleries and develop your folio.

Check out student work from the 2011 exhibition, Illustre.

Career paths include:

  • editorial
  • advertising
  • graphic design
  • book and magazine illustration
  • botanical and natural history illustration
  • multimedia
  • animation (computer and film)
  • social commentary (comics or cartooning)

NMIT offers many pathways for students to further their studies. Many courses complement each other and allow students to gain deeper knowledge and higher qualifications.

    Success stories:

    • Hayden is looking forward to taking on more art project commissions
    • Caitlin is looking forward with her Diploma of Illustration in the bag
    • Emma Leonard is now represented by The Jacky Winter Group.

    More on Emma Leonard:

    1. Discovery
    2. The Hatch, Emma’s page

    Available Courses (5)

    Certificate IV in Design

    The Certificate IV is an entry level course for people who have a passion and flair for design. The course investigates creative areas such as product design, graphic design, illustration, digital imaging, animation, fashion design, web design, photography and painting.

    Diploma of Illustration

    Illustration is a diverse and growing field that gives you the opportunity to express your creativity while working and exploring traditional and new media technologies. You will learn fundamental skills for self promotion and how to set up your own business which includes developing a portfolio of work and exhibiting your work in one of our NMIT galleries and external private galleries.

    Associate Degree of Illustration

    The Associate Degree of Illustration is a two-year, embedded exit point within the Bachelor of Illustration. Please contact the  department for more information.

    Bachelor of Illustration

    You can develop your skills in illustration to a high level. You will also study commercial, social, cultural and technological influences on illustration. Fields of employment include: graphic design, publishing, advertising, animation (computer and film) and multimedia. You will build your own folio and can also exhibit in NMIT’s galleries.

    Certificate III in Visual Arts

    Introduction level course that provides a pathway to further art and design studies.

    Higher Ed. Courses (2)

    Associate Degree of Illustration

    The Associate Degree of Illustration is a two-year, embedded exit point within the Bachelor of Illustration. Please contact the  department for more information.

    Bachelor of Illustration

    You can develop your skills in illustration to a high level. You will also study commercial, social, cultural and technological influences on illustration. Fields of employment include: graphic design, publishing, advertising, animation (computer and film) and multimedia. You will build your own folio and can also exhibit in NMIT’s galleries.

    Available Short Courses (2)

    Children's Book Illustration - Intermediate

    Children's books have entertained readers for centuries. This intermediate short course is designed to extend the skills and opportunities of people who have previously completed the Introduction to Children's Book Illustration course. The course explores development, book composition and text placement.

    Introduction to Children's Book Illustration

    This short course explores the art of creating images for different types of children’s picture books.You will explore skills including: basic drawing techniques, page composition, and storytelling through pictures. Topics include: picture book genres, using different media, and choosing subject matter.

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