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BA (Hons) Illustration

Ulster University — Belfast, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Illustration is a undergraduate Business & Management course at Ulster University, Belfast, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £18,030 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Business & Management · £18,030 per year

Intakes: September

Ulster University's BA Illustration is a three-year degree in Belfast, with an optional fourth year that includes a paid placement. It introduces a wide range of illustration practice, from experimental drawing, painting and mark-making to 2D animation, and covers contexts such as books and publishing, comics, packaging, editorial work, animation and GIFs. You are encouraged to take creative risks and develop your own visual voice, taught by tutors who practise, exhibit and publish internationally. Year one introduces and explores illustration practice; year two adds visual narrative, motion, studio work and professional practice; the final stage develops your own illustration work.

Modules

  • Introducing Illustration Practice
  • Exploring Illustration Practice
  • The World of Illustration
  • Illustration Research and Writing 1
  • Illustration Research and Writing 2
  • Illustration, Visual Narrative and Motion
  • Illustration Studio
  • Professional Illustration Practice 1
  • Placement
  • International Academic Studies
  • Illustration Research and Writing 3
  • Illustration Development
  • Professional Illustration Practice 2

Careers

  • Freelance Illustrator
  • 2D Animator
  • Editorial Illustrator
  • Publishing Illustrator
  • Motion Designer
  • Storyboard Illustrator
  • Packaging Illustrator
  • Creative Art Director

Frequently asked questions

How long is BA (Hons) Illustration at Ulster University?

BA (Hons) Illustration takes 3 years (Full-time).

How much does BA (Hons) Illustration at Ulster University cost?

The listed tuition fee is £18,030 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does BA (Hons) Illustration start?

Intakes: September.

What level is BA (Hons) Illustration?

It is a undergraduate course in Business & Management.

What will I study on BA (Hons) Illustration?

Modules include Introducing Illustration Practice, Exploring Illustration Practice, The World of Illustration, Illustration Research and Writing 1, Illustration Research and Writing 2 and Illustration, Visual Narrative and Motion.

What careers can BA (Hons) Illustration lead to?

Typical roles include Freelance Illustrator, 2D Animator, Editorial Illustrator, Publishing Illustrator, Motion Designer and Storyboard Illustrator.