Illustration with Graphic Design BA (Hons)

This Illustration with Graphic Design course aims to develop your image making, design and illustration skills, allowing you to develop and refine your own visual voice. You will work on a diverse range of projects that allow your creativity and talent to thrive over digital, motion and print platforms.<br/><br/>Through the course you will learn how to interpret briefs, identify and solve problems to create innovative illustration and design solutions, you will also be able to work on a diverse range of industry and competition briefs, supporting your professional practice and understanding of the industry.<br/><br/>The course is designed to support a career as an illustrator and creative practitioner: In year one, you will focus on understanding the fundamentals of drawing and design principals; in year two, you will begin to locate and develop your individual voice by applying your illustration through creative projects and varied workshops; in year three, you will position your creative practice through professional preparation and real world experiences, supporting your individual aspirations for entering the creative industries.<br/><br/>The Illustration with Graphic Design degree is taught in conjunction with the BA (hons) Graphic Design course, with some shared module-specific teaching, allowing you to build both your professional illustration skills alongside core graphic design knowledge and a supportive community of creative students.

DMU’s goal is to help every student reach their goal, whatever that might be. It’s a leading institution in the heart of Leicester, with a 150-year history of academic excellence, industry-driven courses and a distinctive teaching approach.<br/><br/>From day one, your career is DMU’s focus. You’ll get guaranteed work experience opportunities with UK and overseas placements, internships, and personalised training. DMU has been named the UK’s Best University for Work Experience (RateMyPlacement 2024 & 2025), offering personalised careers support, industry connections, and placements with global names like Rolls-Royce and Adobe.<br/><br/>DMU is one of only a few universities where you’ll benefit from an innovative block teaching method. This means you’ll study one subject at a time, gain deeper learning and get better results. <br/><br/>DMU is situated in the heart of Leicester, a student city rich in culture, diversity and the best city in the East Midlands to live and work (Good Growth for Cities Index, 2024).