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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Comics with Foundation Year

Wrexham University - Wrexham Campus

UK,Wales

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 11,750/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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UK, Wales

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 2008

Total Students: 6,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Mold Rd, Wrexham LL11 2AW, United Kingdom

Overview
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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Comics with Foundation Year

Program Overview

With its special focus on comics, this degree will provide you with the technical and creative skills to develop both your illustrative style and flair for storytelling. The programme introduces a broad range of creative skills, from the generation of ideas to their technical production through printmaking, bookbinding, 3D materials, life drawing, traditional and digital media, with an emphasis on drawing and the development of a unique personal style.

Students will

Work with experienced and industry active staff, learn how to write stories, draw comics and produce a professional portfolio
Have opportunities to explore visual sequencing, narrative imagery, anthropomorphism and character development
Gain personal, professional and entrepreneurial skills, learning about the business of working as a freelance artist
Be encouraged to working on live briefs and competition

Key Course Features

You will be part of a vibrant and creative community of commercial artists including children’s book artists, illustrators, animators, game artists and designers.
You will be taught by a teaching team with a broad range of experience working professionally in the comics and illustration industries.
We encourage our students to self-publish and learn how to produce high-quality production prototypes to pitch to the publishing industry through the use of our in-house Bindery.
Our students have won illustration prizes and awards such as the Oxford University Press Illustration competition, the Macmillan Children’s Book competition, the Caldecott Society and D&AD awards and been nominated for prestigious Eisner and Silver Reuben Awards.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 11,750 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Wrexham University - Wrexham Campus

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 50.00 %

Additional Information

Career Prospects

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.

Scholarships

Scholarship Details:

International Scholarship		2000 GBP
English Proficiency Scholarship	IELTS Overall 6.0 ( Not less than 5.5 in each component)	500 GBP
	IELTS Overall 6.5 ( Not less than 5.5 in each component)	1000 GBP
	IELTS Overall 6.5 ( Not less than 5.5 in each component)	1500 GBP

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.