BA Hons Comics and Graphic Novels

The BA (Hons) Comics and Graphic Novels course offered at Teesside University is an undergraduate program designed for individuals with creative talent who are interested in pursuing a career in comics and graphic novels. This course equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to produce professional level comic books, graphic novels and related products. Course Content: This unique course enables students to study comics and graphic novels in depth, and introduces a variety of techniques and methods from traditional to digital. The focus on traditional and digital skill sets including drawing, inking, colouring and lettering for print. It also includes project-based modules which mimic working scenarios in the comics industry, starting from initial concept through to finished product. Key Modules: The core modules include Professional Practice, Comics & Sequential Art, Sequential Narrative, Modernist Design Principles, and a final year Major Project. Accreditations: The course is provided by the Teesside University’s School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies, which itself is a member of the Northern School of Art.Future Careers: The skills gained on this course enable students to find employment within several industries including advertising, film and video games. The course also helps students develop their own intellectual property in the form of graphic novels and comic books, thus providing the opportunity to work as a self-employed comic book artist.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page_comics_and_graphic_novels.cfm).