MA Illustration

Arts University Bournemouth Graduate School

Full time & Part time September, January MA 1 Year (full-time), 2 Years (part-time)

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Are you passionate about illustration and eager to explore its limitless possibilities? Our MA Illustration programme is designed to challenge and inspire, allowing you to push the boundaries of your practice within the dynamic creative industries. With a focus on both traditional and digital methods, you'll have the opportunity to experiment with drawing, printmaking, lens-based media, and more. Our course encourages you to engage imaginatively with illustration, fostering a global perspective and equipping you with the skills to thrive in the ever-evolving visual market. Whether you come from an art and design background or have a passion for illustration, our MA programme offers a structured framework for you to develop your unique visual language and achieve your career aspirations. Join us in October or February and embark on a transformative journey of artistic exploration and personal growth.

About the course

Our MA Illustration course encourages you to question the nature of your practice and its context and position relative to the creative industries.

This course will appeal to you if you're open to participating in a broad range of creative strategies, utilising traditional and digital methods.

These include drawing and printmaking, lens and time-based media, with ideas and concepts that might be realised through exhibition, publication or exciting new hybrid forms.

The course encourages you to engage imaginatively with illustration, in relation to both the academic subject and practice of illustration. A selection of our student's work is available to view in our gallery.

Entry Requirements

Applicants will usually have a 2:1 or equivalent undergraduate level qualification in Art, Design, Media or Performance and will be interested in experimentation and innovative practice within a structured framework leading to Masters outcomes.

International applicants must also hold a relevant English Language qualification.