MA Fine Art

The MA Illustration course from the University of Hertfordshire is a postgraduate programme that takes a hands-on, multidisciplinary approach towards Illustration. This includes traditional media practices such as drawing, painting, collage, modelling, and cut and paste, along with digital media practices such as Adobe Suite, animated 2D and 3D digital imagery, and web based image creation and sharing platforms.Course Content: The course seeks to respond to the needs of the illustrator in the contemporary world, reflecting, meeting and challenging the needs and conditions of today's markets, culture and society. The course encourages students to define and shape their role as practicing illustrators, considering the relevance of the illustrator as communicator and problem solver.Key Modules: The program is split into four modules - Illustrated Narratives, Content and Context: The Project Proposal, Visual Research for Illustrators and Final Major Project. Each module covers different aspects of Illustration, allowing students to gain a comprehensive understanding and develop their own unique style.Future Careers: After completing the course, candidates can expect to find employment within design studios, web design companies, television studios, publishing houses, or deciding to freelance depending on their area of specialty. The course also prepares you for further academic studies such as a PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.