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Full time September MA 1 year full time
Creative Arts & Design (9)

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Are you ready to take your illustrative practice to the next level? Look no further than our Illustration MA programme. This bespoke programme is designed to help you develop your personal visual language and create a portfolio that truly represents you as a creative. With a focus on three areas of Illustration Research Excellence - Narrative, Entrepreneurial, and Experimental Illustration - you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with other creative minds. Delivered by internationally recognized illustrators and academics, our studio-based masterclass series covers a range of practical experiences and workshops. With a 2.2 honours degree in a related subject, you can embark on this exciting journey to success in the visual field.

About the course

Our Masters in Illustration is specifically designed to help you develop and craft your personal visual language, taking your illustrative practice to the next level. Combining theory and practice, you will create a bespoke portfolio that truly represents you as a creative. You will have the opportunity to engage in three areas of Illustration Research Excellence: Narrative, Entrepreneurial and Experimental Illustration. You will join other creative minds and collaborate with postgraduate students across the School of Art and Design; and you will focus on your professional journey as an illustrator/academic.

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Entry Requirements

2.2 honours degree in a related subject.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and / or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.


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Where will I study?

Where is Nottingham Trent University

Student Profile

Charlotte Southall

“I really enjoy the amount of freedom you have with your work. The tutors really encourage you to explore and investigate many different creative mediums, styles, and methods. I think the best part is using the creative facilities such as screen-printing and laser-cutting. The staff are more than willing to take the time to make sure you understand how processes work, and what amazing outcomes you can achieve. Without this help, I doubt I couldn't have done half my project!

“There are lots of creative opportunities in Nottingham and throughout the year, the course staff have really emphasised and encouraged me to go out and discover what design events are taking place around the city. This has helped me broaden my knowledge and insight into what happens in the creative industry.

“I've found the art and design community at NTU and in Nottingham inspiring! So many creative things happen in Nottingham that I wish to live here after I graduate! Most events and talks that I attended in the city were recommended by my tutors and friends. These have been a great way to explore Nottingham.

I wish the course was longer purely because of the amazing experiences I have shared with my friends. Most of my friends have come from far and wide from Egypt, New York and Bulgaria. I have found that the different backgrounds, cultures and creative experiences they have shared with me throughout the year have really influenced my style and thinking.

“I’d also recommend the course for the way it has boosted my sense of initiative. The tutors teach you to be in charge of your own creative work, how it works and flows, and it’s totally up to you when it comes to what you want to say to your audience – they’ve supported me throughout my entire creative learning process.”

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