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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
York St John University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
28-SEP-26
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Immerse yourself in the world of illustration. Develop your ability to express narratives through images. Start your career as an illustrator.We believe in the transformative power of storytelling and visual narratives. On our course you will explore illustration through a focus on drawing, image making and narrative construction. Your study of theory will also inform your illustration practice and help you understand the wider contexts of illustration. We will teach you traditional and digital illustration techniques, using industry standard software and equipment.Develop your ability to illustrate with confidence. Your time will focus on drawing, making images and constructing narratives. We will encourage you to experiment with different techniques, covering both traditional and digital creative processes. This will help you extend your practice and discover your specialism. While on the course you will illustrate across different genres, including:Comic artBook illustrationEditorial illustrationChildren's illustrationSocial engagement illustration.Alongside your practical work, you will carry out contextual studies to develop your practical work. This means carrying out research that helps you understand and explain where, how and why your ideas fit in terms of contemporary illustration practice. You will also examine the social and political events that inspire the work you do. It's also a chance for you to research and explore different perspectives in illustration.As you work on briefs in the studio, you will be offered the opportunity to:work with students from other coursesillustrate a story by a creative writerwork alongside photographers and artistsbring your illustrations to life through moving imagework on illustration briefs with industry clientsvisit cities around the world to enrich your cultural courses and referencestake part in work placement opportunities and internshipsshowcase your work at our annual degree show and national graduate exhibitions.Our team of illustrators and specialist technicians are here to support you. Your tutors will really get to know you, your practice and your ambitions.
Application deadline
14/01/2026
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York St John University
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University League Table
108th
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Campus address
York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7EX, United Kingdom
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61st out of 82 4
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Entry standards
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