Communication Design: Illustration MA

The Communication Design: Illustration MA has an emphasis on research, methodology and design thinking, in particular projects within each module allow individual and personal concerns to be explored through the focused study of illustration and design.

The specialist pathway in illustration provides an intensive period of study that is made up of both course-specific modules and core modules within the Design School's Postgraduate Framework. Core modules offer the opportunity for the wider interdisciplinary understanding of your individual concerns and a focus on practice-based approaches to illustration.

The notion of interdisciplinary is at the centre of the post graduate framework and introduces a wide range of approaches, helping you to develop your understanding of the collaborative nature of contemporary practice.

The course reinforces the importance of research, investigation, creativity and imagination in the process of building an illustration practice. This provides a focus on the significance of problem finding as well as problem solving.

Throughout your study, you will be encouraged to describe the methods and processes that support the testing of your ideas as you develop your work towards a self-initiated final major project for assessment.

Applicants should have a good BA(Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in illustration or animation or a related subject, such as fine art, graphic design, photography, printmaking, fashion or textiles.
A portfolio of work, must accompany your application.