BA(Hons) Fine Art and Illustration

The Fine Art and Illustration BA (Hons) is an undergraduate course offered by the University of Huddersfield. Students enrolled in this course will have the chance to blend practical creative work while also academically exploring the intriguing and stimulating world of art and illustration. The course allows students to work across a wide range of materials and mediums ranging from painting, sculpture, print, photography, video, sound, performance and digital media.Course Content: The course comprises of three years of study with each year having two semesters. During the first year, students are introduced to the context of contemporary art practice, the principles of observatory drawing, and the basis of drawing from life, still life, and structure. During the second year, students will undergo more specialized training, covering key areas such as advanced drawing skills, mixed media and painting, sculpture, printmaking, and digital media. The third and final year offers students the opportunity to work on their independent projects, dissertations, professional practice and portfolio development. Key Modules: The key modules in the course include Advanced Skills and Processes, Independent Creative Practice, Advanced Drawing and Illustration, Independent Project or Dissertation, Professional Practice (Fine Art and Illustration), and your Final Major Project.Accreditations: This course does not list specific accreditations.Future Careers: This course can lead to careers in a variety of fields including fine artist, illustrator, graphic designer, printmaker, animator, teacher, lecturer or other roles in the creative industries, including curation and administration. There is also the opportunity to continue with various postgraduate programs.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.