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BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Illustration

University of Worcester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This innovative course combines the art of writing with the visual storytelling of illustration, giving students the opportunity to develop their creative skills in both areas. Students will learn how to craft engaging and compelling written content, as well as how to create visually striking illustrations that bring stories to life. The course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, techniques, and practices involved in creative writing and illustration, and students will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects, from short stories and poetry to graphic novels and children's books. With expert teaching and supportive peers, students will be able to develop their skills and talents to the fullest potential.

Additional Information

The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions. Students will have access to a range of resources, including writing software, illustration equipment, and online tools for research and development. The course also offers opportunities for students to engage in creative collaborations with their peers and to showcase their work through regular events and exhibitions.

Unlock Your Creativity at University of Worcester

The University of Worcester is a vibrant and supportive learning environment that provides the perfect setting for students to develop their creative writing and illustration skills. With expert teaching staff and state-of-the-art facilities, students will be able to explore their creativity and reach their full potential. The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experience they need to succeed in a range of creative industries, from publishing and media to advertising and design.

Why You Should Study This Course

By studying this Joint Honours degree in Creative Writing and Illustration you gain experience in two highly complementary disciplines, allowing you to produce work that showcases your development in both areas. Our interdisciplinary approach gives flexibility and a wider view of the world that is attractive to employers. Studying these courses in combination could be right for you if your creative interests span working in both visual and written forms, and if your curiosity is fired by the possibilities afforded by visual and other communication contexts. Creative Writing aims to nurture your confidence as a writer and to support your development as a critical and skillful analyst of writing, whilst developing your commercial practice (writing for magazines, reviewing, scriptwriting, editing) and understanding of the publishing industry. When studying Illustration at Worcester, you aim to cover the complete range of genres and forms, including children's books, editorial and magazine illustration, graphic novels, reportage, authorial illustration, and advertising.

General Eligibility

104 UCAS tariff points Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an interview and provide a portfolio for consideration

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Mandatory:

  • Introduction to Writing

  • Writing Poetry

  • Writing Fiction

  • Drawing for Illustrators

  • Image and text

Optional:

  • Illustration: Digital Processes

  • Illustration and Printmaking

2 Year 2

Mandatory:

  • Writer as Researcher

Optional:

  • The Writing Professional

  • Environmental Writing

  • Writing for Children

  • Slam, Spoken Word, and Performance Poetry

  • Collaborating

  • Genre Fiction

  • Work Project Module

  • Visual Statement

  • Illustration Forms and Genres

  • Location Drawing and Reportage

3 Year 3

Mandatory:

  • Contemporary Practice

Optional:

  • Extended Writing Project

  • Hypermedia – Creative Writing in a Digital Culture

  • New Nature Writing

  • Contemporary Poetry

  • Creative Non-Fiction

  • Indie Publishing

  • Writing Witchcraft

  • International Exchanges

  • Writing for Performance

  • Final Research Project

  • Professional Practice

  • Authorial Practice

  • Negotiated Project

  • Negotiated Project 1

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS level 7.0 with no element below 6.5

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