The Illustration and Animation MA aims to expand digital and physical knowledge of your craft, helping students find their own ‘voice’ and style. For those seeking to enhance their professional portfolio and understanding of emerging practice, this program offers a vibrant creative community environment in which students could progress their personal research and practice to make their own unique contribution to the expanding, fluid arena of illustrative and animated visual communication.

The course covers illustration, publishing, photography, image generation and animation. While students develop their talent, both conceptually and technically, the courses aim to help them achieve a deeper understanding of their role as a visual interpreters and of the importance of adapting to market needs and to a developing field.

It is encouraged to develop a unique visual signature and a compelling visual voice that effectively communicates with intended audiences; both essential for success in professional practice.