What will I learn?
Our Fine Art and Illustration BA(Hons) course covers a range of Illustration practices via contemporary Fine Art approaches, such as painting, drawing, design, installation, film, digital art, and photography. With a focus on Illustration, this course will prepare you for a career as a professional artist or illustrator, which could include exhibiting in galleries, or creating content for the web, books, graphic novels, animations. You’ll be taught by tutors who have professional industry experience, working in our custom-built art and design Barbara Hepworth building, which features collaborative studios, photography studios and exhibition space. **Why Study Fine Art and Illustration BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?** Art at Huddersfield is top in Yorkshire for Learning Resources, scoring 88%, based on experimental statistics from the National Student Survey 2023. Learn to present, evaluate, curate, and interpret Fine Art and Illustration. You’ll also engage with a range of inspiring guest speakers and take part in live sessions from professionals within your chosen field. Use our links with industry and professional practitioners to gain the opportunity to take part in live projects, national competitions, awards, and exhibitions. On the course, you’ll work in a lively and dynamic studio environment, where you’ll be encouraged to develop your creative and conceptual thinking. You could also gain valuable professional experience by undertaking a work placement or applying for the Enterprise Placement Year to start your own small business. Study Fine Art and Illustration and you’ll be better prepared for a potentially rewarding career ahead – for example, as an illustrator, graphic designer, or contemporary fine artist. **Professional Bodies** At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award Â鶹Դ´ your degree†so that you can gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. †full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees. **Why Huddersfield?** Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.