Master of Arts [M.A] [Illustration] From University of Portsmouth

On thisÊ courseÊat University of Portsmouth you'll produce a personal project that defines your role as a creative practitioner within a social, political and historical context.ÊOur academic team is made up of practitioners in the field of artists' books and zines, practice-based PhDs and printmaking Ð and they'll provide the expertise and support you need to push your creative boundaries.

If you're imaginative, ambitious and ready to improve your already-impressive illustration skills, our MA Illustration degree course will give you the tools you need for a successful career as an illustrator, or in related fields such as art direction, design, and publishing.

On this course, you'll:

• Reflect on and challenge your illustration practice through a mix of lectures, seminars, group critiques, themed events, workshops and individual tutorials
• Engage with high profile visiting lecturers alongside the UniversityÕs dedicated careers department to build your Professional Practice skills
• Access our extensive collection of artistsÕ books and zines, located within the illustration studios
• Consider the question Òwhat is illustration?Ó and examine the social responsibility of the illustrator as a cultural producer
• Develop your existing skills through specialist workshops such as laser cutting and 3D printing, photography, collage, drawing, print workshops, and Adobe workshops with Adobe Certified Associate status
• Explore themes such as narrative and sequential illustration, humour and satire, ethical and social positioning of the artist, literary sources for inspiration, limited edition publications, small presses and artistsÕ books
• Complete a major body of work which showcases your development and skills

Career

Once you graduate, you'll have the practical skills necessary to compete in a commercial arena, and the rhetorical skills to promote your own work. You'll be able to position yourself as a creative individual, giving you a competitive edge as an illustrator or artist.

Career opportunities include:

• Animator, storyboard artist and digital illustrator
• Graphic/editorial designer
• Art director
• Toy and character designer
• Comic book or graphic novelist
• Printmaker and small press publisher
• Zinester