BA (Hons) Illustration at University of Derby

Through a journey of exploration and experimentation, you will engage with challenging projects and activities, developing greater self-motivation and confidence to push beyond simply meeting a brief. Our goal is to nurture your ability to explore, redefine, reimagine, and question conventional interpretations of the subject. You will be immersed in the exploration of craft and design, encouraging the development of drawing skills, idea communication, and visual storytelling.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities  |  Department: Art and Design  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Investigating Visual Communication, Illustration Studio, Illustration Voice, Creative Debates, Creative Interventions. Year 2 core modules: Illustration World Building, Narrative Illustration, Defining Your Practice, Professional Contexts. Diploma in Professional Practice (optional) core modules: Applied Professional Practice, Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice.

Career pathways

This course prepares you for an exciting career in illustration, with opportunities in newspaper and magazine editorial , education , publishing and book arts , children’s books , graphic novels , print production , advertising and the wider design industry . Some of our graduates also pursue careers as writers, educators and picture/research editors.

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