Masters of Arts in Illustration in Cheltenham United Kingdom | University of Gloucestershire

Course summaryThe MA in Illustration enables you to refine your artistic practice within a collaborative environment, fostering confidence in your craft while enhancing visual narrative abilities and establishing a viable creative career.You'll benefit from top-tier creative resources and dedicated studio space to interrogate, push boundaries, and expand your visual communication skills.At its core, the program emphasizes visual storytelling and research-driven practice. Learners are empowered to pursue unique creative paths, with no fixed expectations - the curriculum actively supports the development of personal themes and artistic investigations. Practical exploration and drawing are treated as research methodologies, bringing academic depth to your creative output.Our institution hosts the prestigious Cheltenham Illustration Awards (CIA), a global competition culminating in a traveling exhibition of outstanding works, offering national exposure opportunities. Graduates have launched ventures like The Potthouse Collective, secured positions at Meri Meri, Jelly Armchair, and Inky Little Fingers, pursued freelance careers, or advanced to doctoral research.Career pathsDevelop industry-ready skills for diverse illustration opportunities. Pursue freelance illustration, contribute to graphic novels, game art, animation, storyboarding, or production design visualization.