Art, Illustration and Photography

Study Art, Illustration or Photography at York St John University and you will:

• Have access to specialist studios and spaces that house a range of equipment specific to your course
• Gain industry experience and employment skills through work-based learning with a range of partner organisations
• Study in a city that has a flourishing community of creatives, and has a cultural strategy of developing creativity.

At York St John University Art, Illustration and Photography are about more than a qualification, they a platform for your creative voice.

Experiment and explore new creative avenues on your way to discovering your personal style. We will investigate social and political issues that can influence and inspire your creative work. You will study different theories and learn how you can use them to inform your practice. 

We give you the chance to exhibit your work across the region and beyond so you can start to build a professional creative network. International and local trips let you experience Art, Photography and Illustration in action and gather inspiration from around the world.