The Illustration MA at the University for Creative Arts (UCA) is designed for aspiring visual storytellers and image-makers ready to critically explore and advance their creative practice within contemporary illustration. This postgraduate degree challenges you to define your unique artistic voice and develop a robust professional portfolio. You will engage deeply with the diverse history, theory, and function of illustration, learning to articulate your creative rationale and apply advanced research methods. This course is ideal for those seeking to push the boundaries of their work and establish a significant presence in the dynamic field of illustration.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, your MA journey at UCA will involve intensive self-directed study, supported by lectures, seminars, and workshops. You will progressively develop your MA project, testing methodologies and refining your concepts through units like Exploratory Illustration Practice and Illustration Practice and Development. The course culminates in the Illustration Final Project, where you will realise and disseminate a resolved body of work demonstrating advanced conceptual and technical skill. You will graduate with a highly developed portfolio and the confidence to pursue diverse career pathways in illustration and visual communication.