YEAR 1 (FOUNDATION YEAR)
The foundation year will introduce you to the key elements of art and design, including design practice, applied and fine art. You will explore the creative thought process relating to various art and design disciplines, developing your ability to put ideas down on paper quickly. There will be a range of practical assignments which will increase your recognition of strong ideas and original concepts.
MODULES
- The skills you need
- Contextual Studies
- Introduction to Art and Design
- Introduction to Applied Art
- Introduction to Fine Art
- Creative Thinking
Year 2 (LEVEL 4)
The second-year introduces students to the fundamental principles of illustration that will help you develop your illustrative style. This includes developing an understanding of the tools and creative techniques you will be using, the historical contexts and theories of comics, creative writing, print, production, bookbinding techniques and an understanding of the industry.
MODULES
- Visual Communication
- Media & Techniques
- Contextual Studies 1
- Creative writing for visual narrative
- Print & Production
- Creative Futures 1
Year 3 (LEVEL 5)
The third-year enables students to develop their individual approach to character design, scriptwriting and visual storytelling, the practical aspects of making comics as well as exploring the basics of running a business as a freelancer.
MODULES
- Characters in Context
- Scriptwriting & Storytelling
- Contextual Studies 2
- Making Comics
- Print & Publishing
- Creative Futures 2
Year 4 (LEVEL 6)
The final year is negotiated. You will work with staff to pitch the projects that demonstrate your flair for storytelling, your skills and abilities, your ambition and your understanding of the comics industry.
MODULES
- Negotiated Practice
- Contextual Studies 3
- Creative Futures 3
- Comics Degree Project
Entry requirements are in accordance with the University’s admissions policy
The University’s entry requirements are set out at: UCAS tariff change 2017
International entry qualifications are outlined on the National Academic Recognition and Information Centre (NARIC) as equivalent to the relevant UK entry qualification.
In addition to the academic entry requirements, all applicants whose first language is not English or Welsh must demonstrate English language proficiency.
European students are able to provide this evidence in a number of ways (please see European students’ entry requirements for details) including IELTs.
International students require a UKVI Approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) (please see English Language Requirements for details)
Where possible, we like to interview all of our applicants in person. If this is problematic, we can arrange digital portfolio review or an online interview.
In your portfolio we love to see you demonstrate your drawing ability. You can show this by showing life drawing, sketchbook work as well as your final pieces. We would normally expect students hoping to specialise in graphic novels or children’s publishing to show examples of comics or children’s book illustration work they have produced.
Students are assessed in a variety of ways over the course of their degree, from individual tutorials, group critique, peer assessment and presentation of final artwork. Feedback is tailored individually to help you develop your artwork to a professional standard.
Our Careers and Employability service is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.
Career opportunities include; comic book artists, freelance illustrator, artists agents, stylists, concept artists, character designers, story artist, environment artists, writers, designers and visualisers.
You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.
Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees for 2020/21 for a full-time undergraduate degree course are £9000 per year.
The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the FAQs section of those pages.
You can see the full programme specification here.
If you’re looking for a place to stay while you study then why not take a look at our accommodation section to get more information, including prices.
Those studying at our Plas Coch campus can stay at Wrexham Village, while students at our Northop campus can stay at Corbishley Hall, our on-campus halls of residence.
