Illustration MA

University of Portsmouth

On this MA Illustration degree course, you'll build upon your already impressive illustration skills and develop your creative and technical abilities to postgraduate level. Whether you’re an arts graduate or a professional returning to creative studies, you'll be able to explore, question, and develop your practice through traditional and innovative techniques. Our academic team is made up of experienced practitioners in the field of artists' books and zines, practice-based PhDs, and printmaking. They'll provide the expertise and support you need to push your creative boundaries and find your individual artistic voice. This practice-led Master’s in illustration will culminate in production of your own personal project, where you'll be able to define your role as a creative practitioner within a social, political, and historical context. With opportunities to network and publicise and market your work, you'll be better prepared to take your creative career to the next level once you graduate - whether by pursuing a career as an illustrator or in related fields such as art direction, design, and publishing.

Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries