MA Illustration (Online)
University of Hertfordshire Online
Key Information
Campus location
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 years
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 780 *
Application deadline
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* per 15 credits for the 2021/2022 academic year
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Introduction
"Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, examinations may be replaced by an alternative form of assessment during the academic year 2021/2022. Please refer to the Programme Specification on these pages for further details."
Why choose Herts?
- Teaching Excellence: You will be taught by highly experienced academics all of whom are practising illustrators.
- Employment Prospects: Graduates work for publishing, design, and creative agencies as well as international organisations.
- Industry-Related Learning: Previous students have gained experience following briefs from organisations.
About the course
Foster your creativity and enhance your employment opportunities by joining MA Illustration. The aim of this postgraduate programme is to equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to practice at an advanced level. There is a strong emphasis on professional practice and the real-world applications of art and design. You'll develop key research skills and gain a good understanding of the work of other practitioners in your field.
Senior research staff and internationally renowned practitioners work with postgraduate students, helping you to develop original and challenging work. Our staff are experienced in research and professional practice, and you'll also benefit from contributions from visiting designers and professionals, as well as from involvement with our international exhibitions programme.
Every step of the way, you'll develop your imaginative, creative and technical potential as an illustrator. We'll invite you to examine a range of media in the field of illustration. For example, the role of image-making in new and traditional media, and illustration's relationships with fine art and digital media.
We'll give you an opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and skills in the use of narrative storytelling. You'll discover its relationship to illustration, as well as illustrative conventions in children's and adult literature, comics and other media. We'll encourage you to develop the entrepreneurial and commercial skills you'll need to develop your work to its full potential. You'll gain the practical and intellectual skills to thrive as a practising artist. By working alongside artists and designers on other postgraduate courses you'll explore the possibilities for the illustrator today, questioning conventions and refining the direction of your practice.
By studying the MA Illustration (online), you can fit studies around work and life commitments.
Why choose this course?
- You want to develop your professional skills as an illustrator.
- You're excited to work with design professionals of international standing.
- You're looking forward to working in professional and industrial contexts.
- You want to gain research skills that are vital for industry success.
- You want to study entirely via distance learning.
Student experience
At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible. We offer a range of support services including; student wellbeing, academic support, accommodation and childcare to ensure that you make the most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying and having fun.
Additional information
- Sandwich placement or study abroad year: n/a
- Applications open to international and EU students: Yes
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Career Opportunities
This course prepares you for many diverse opportunities as an illustrator. We will examine how illustration, using traditional and digital media, is an important adjunct to communication. Whether as a freelance illustrator or as a part of a team, illustrators are uniquely placed to construct their own place in the creative economy. The course is designed to help you understand and work within the contemporary industrial environment and particular attention is given to helping you acquire entrepreneurial skills. The research skills students gain open up further job prospects. Many graduates of the course are now successful professional illustrators.