The MA Children's Book Illustration at the University of Central Lancashire is your opportunity to profoundly develop your creative practice and explore the evolving landscape of children's literature. This postgraduate course is ideal if you are an illustrator, artist, or designer aiming to innovate within the children's book market, or a recent graduate seeking to refine your unique visual language. You will delve into the critical aspects of authorial control, the fusion of text and image, and the diverse formats available, from picture books to graphic novels, fostering original concepts and a distinctive artistic voice.
This taught, studio-based Masters degree is studied full-time on campus over one year. You will engage with modules such as Research Methodologies, Experimental Practice, and Specialist Practice, culminating in an Advanced Practice project. The course emphasizes generating ideas, visual problem-solving under deadline, and developing a professional, publishable portfolio. You will graduate with a strong body of work and the confidence to pursue a career in the dynamic children's book publishing industry, building upon a legacy of award-winning alumni.