Illustration: Authorial Practice MA
Develop your unique visual language on this studio-based illustration course. You’ll learn to see your work as an evolving practice, as you challenge and re-evaluate your personal vision and voice with the help of experienced practitioners.
Key details
| Location | Falmouth Campus |
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| Course Duration | 1 year / 2 years |
| Attendance | Full-time / Part-time |
| Contact | 01326 213730 |
Introduction
At the heart of this course is an examination of authorship and storytelling. Through hands-on workshops, you’ll develop skills like screen-printing, creative writing and bookbinding, while working on longer-term projects in your choice of media. Taking an entrepreneurial approach, you’ll develop your professional practice and consider outlets for your work.
You will:
- Join the only MA Illustration course with a specific academic focus on authorial practice
- Mount a professional presentation of work from your negotiated project
- Access professional facilities, including a print room and dedicated MA studio space
- Learn from high profile guest speakers and industry-savvy tutors
- Benefit from our close relationship with independent publisher Atlantic Press, with opportunities for placements and internships
- Study over one or two years
Covid-19 update
As we follow the roadmap out of the pandemic, for the academic year 2021/22, the University expects to be able to deliver courses as they were designed. However, the institution must comply with any public health measures that are imposed by Government and may need to vary its delivery at short notice. Examples of amendments we have previously made to modules to comply with government guidance can be found here.
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About applying to this course
After applying you'll then need to send us a study proposal and either samples of work or a link to your website or blog. Your study proposal should describe the kind of project you'd like to undertake and how you want to develop your illustration practice.
At the interview we'll look for authorial illustration potential or capabilities, illustration ability, graphic skills, drawing skills, creative writing/storytelling potential, ideas and concepts. We can also hold a telephone or Skype interview if this isn't possible.
Once you’ve applied, you’ll receive a Falmouth Applicant Portal login, where you’ll find more details about these requirements.
We welcome applications from those with relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications, or relevant equivalent experience, and a demonstrable interest in the subject.
We’ll also welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications.
APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit.
If English isn’t your first language, you'll need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
International applicants who require a student visa to study in the UK must take a recognised language test that is approved and vouched for by the University. Our Applicant Services Team can help with any questions you may have about study visas or suitable language tests.
 Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Policy (383.68 KB) |
| Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Procedure (364.26 KB) |
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