The MA Illustration postgraduate degree, offered online by Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) via CEG Digital, is designed for aspiring illustrators seeking to deepen their practice and explore the evolving discipline. You will engage with historical and contemporary illustration, deconstructing and re-contextualising your own work through critical research and reflection. This course is ideal if you are looking to understand the conceptual underpinnings of illustration, explore themes of identity and authorship, and develop a sophisticated understanding of visual narrative and craft. You will be encouraged to challenge your perspectives and define your unique voice as an artist.
This part-time, online Masters degree is studied over two years, allowing you to balance your academic pursuits with professional or personal commitments. You will explore a range of modules including 'Tools and Craft', 'Narrative and Sequence', and 'Professional Practice', culminating in a significant Master’s Project. Throughout your studies, you will develop entrepreneurial skills, learn about intellectual property in the age of generative AI, and connect with a global cohort of creatives. You will graduate with a Masters Degree and a portfolio of work ready for a dynamic career in the illustration industry.