Comics and Graphic Novels - BA (Hons)
Teesside University
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From manga, games and animation media to political satire, you are taught by professionals who make comics for Shockdom, Dennis Publishing and Viz Comic. Our career-focused modules help you understand your chosen field including how it works, how to access it, who shapes it and how to grow within it.Each year you work towards annual showcases in the form of anthologies, booklets, exhibitions, comic conferences and industry events. We cover all aspects of the comic medium, from creating graphic ...Read more

From manga, games and animation media to political satire, you are taught by professionals who make comics for Shockdom, Dennis Publishing and Viz Comic. Our career-focused modules help you understand your chosen field including how it works, how to access it, who shapes it and how to grow within it.Each year you work towards annual showcases in the form of anthologies, booklets, exhibitions, comic conferences and industry events. We cover all aspects of the comic medium, from creating graphic novels to publishing. You develop your craft by responding creatively to live briefs and undertaking projects that contribute to your final portfolio. We support you to make your own distinctive choices, so that you develop your creative voice and your own unique creative identity as a contemporary storyteller, communicator and artist.Length: 3 years (or 4 with a work placement)

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8/279
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60th
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90th
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Tom
09 Feb 26

The people and support services are all so friendly and make the experience one to..Read more

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03 Dec 25

Best - the people I’ve met and worked with during my time here, so many lovely people work here and help us out Worst - issues within my course, lack of guidance from uni for..Read more

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96 - 112 Grades / Points required

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£17,000 per year

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09 Feb 26
Comics and Graphic Novels - BA (Hons)
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03 Dec 25
Comics and Graphic Novels - BA (Hons)
Best - the people I’ve met and worked with during my time here, so many lovely people work here and help us out Worst - issues within my course, lack of guidance from uni for...
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Teesside University
Teesside University , Tees Valley

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Teesside University
Tees Valley Middlesbrough North Yorkshire TS1 3BX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Middlesbrough  0.4 miles away

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