MA Illustration

The MA Illustration course at Nottingham Trent University is a stimulating postgraduate course that enables practicing illustrators, artists, and designers to engage, reflect on, and develop their practice in the field of contemporary illustration. The course encourages creativity, innovation, and risk-taking to produce distinctive bodies of work.Course Content: The course includes independent study, as well as comprehensive project work, seminars, master classes, and exhibitions. Students can take advantage of a full range of digital and traditional print resources, and engage with a team of practicing illustrators, artists, and designers themselves. Workshops include bookbinding, letterpress, photography, and printmaking; with access to digital, screen, and 3D workshops. Personal development enables students to focus on individual areas of interest and opportunity, including placements and live projects. Key Modules: The programme comprises a number of sequential modules, namely: Practice 1: Art and Design; Design Culture and Context, Practice 2: Illustration, and the Masters major project. Accreditations: The course is accredited by Nottingham Trent University, a renowned institution known for its strong art and design pedigree. Future Careers: This course is ideal for those aiming for a range of careers in graphic design, illustration, advertising, children's book illustration, contemporary art practice, or higher level teaching. Many graduates work on a freelance basis, setting up their studio practice. They also go on to exhibit, work as designers, enter the publishing sector or continue their professional development to a more advanced level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.