The MA Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth is designed for creative practitioners seeking to expand their understanding of contemporary illustration and develop a distinctive visual language. You will join a dynamic community engaged in critical discourse, exploring innovative possibilities from traditional drawing and printmaking to virtual and time-based media. This postgraduate Masters Degree welcomes students from diverse backgrounds, encouraging you to experiment with ideas that culminate in publication, exhibition, or new hybrid platforms. You will learn to navigate and resolve your practice by integrating research and reflection, challenging creative thinking and extending your work into new arenas.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, this course offers a hands-on approach to developing your practice. Through specific project work, you will deepen your knowledge in relation to audience and context, culminating in a significant Body of Work. You will engage with practice-based research methodologies, formalise your intentions for presenting outputs, and gain confidence in disseminating your work. The course includes professional practice workshops covering self-promotion and client engagement, preparing you for career planning within the evolving global market for illustration. You will graduate with the strategies for agile and sustainable working practice, ready for industry or further doctoral study.