Illustration BDes (Hon)

Learn how to communicate effectively through visual means and create images that can be used in a variety of ways including in books, magazines, merchandise, and digital media.<br/><br/>Develop your skills in research, storytelling and making, using traditional and contemporary production methods. Youll learn how to engage your audience and develop your own professional practice. Peer review from your classmates is a big part of our projects and will help you gain skills in critiquing other work.<br/><br/>Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design has digital and printmaking facilities. You will use them to experiment with a wide range of media, including book and narrative creation, drawing, and graphic arts. There are also opportunities to explore photography, textiles, moving, and interactive media.<br/><br/>You will have the opportunity to enter competitions and compete for awards. You may also be able to attend D&ADs New Blood, which is an international showcase of the best graduates in visual communication and advertising.<br/><br/>Our graduates are in high demand. Our alumni go on to work for major design studios and organisations including the New York Times, The Guardian, and Time Out, and others have set up their own agencies.

The University of Dundee is on Scotland's east coast in the vibrant city of Dundee—rich in history and culture and full of cafes, restaurants, shops, and bars.<br/><br/>The main campus in the West End was named the best place to live in Scotland in 2024 (The Sunday Times). Dundee has lower living costs than many UK cities, and the University offers scholarships and bursaries. Excellent road and rail links make travel easy.<br/><br/>Founded in 1881, the University is globally known for excellence in life sciences, medicine, dentistry, engineering, and art & design.<br/><br/>Student Services support academic success and personal well-being. You'll graduate career-ready—91% of students are in work or further study within 15 months (HESA 2024).<br/><br/>With over 150 clubs and societies, from mountaineering to musicals, there's something for everyone. All student accommodation is self-catered, with en-suite, furnished single rooms.