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MA Illustration
Farnham
INTAKE: Jan, May & Sept
Program Overview
The MA Illustration program at UCA is a highly regarded and innovative course designed to equip students with advanced skills in illustration and visual storytelling. This program is characterized by its fusion of creative excellence, narrative craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of contemporary illustration practices, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to excel in the dynamic world of illustration.
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Creative Excellence: The curriculum places a strong emphasis on creative excellence, encouraging students to explore new concepts, techniques, and narrative approaches in illustration.
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Visual Storytelling: Students are introduced to the art of visual storytelling, enabling them to convey complex ideas and narratives through their illustrations.
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Diverse Mediums: The program covers various mediums, including traditional illustration, digital illustration, sequential art, and animation.
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Exploration of Themes: Students have opportunities to explore a wide range of themes and subjects, from children's book illustration to editorial illustration, concept art, and visual journalism.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaboration is encouraged among students with diverse backgrounds, including illustrators, artists, and multimedia specialists, providing opportunities to work on cross-disciplinary illustration projects.
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Professional Practice: The program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for professional illustration practice, including portfolio development and client communication.
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Industry Connections: UCA maintains strong connections with publishing houses, media outlets, advertising agencies, and creative industry organizations, offering students opportunities for internships, networking, and exposure to real-world illustration challenges.
Location
Farnham
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 17500
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
Academic Qualifications:Minimum average percentage of 60% in undergraduate studies is often considered, some courses may have higher minimum percentage requirements.
English Language Proficiency :
- IELTS: The minimum required overall score is usually between 6.5 and 7.0, with a minimum score of 6 in each component.
- PTE Academic: The minimum required overall score is typically between 58 and 67.
- TOEFL: The minimum required scores are usually between 90 and 95 for the internet-based test (iBT) and 575-600 for the paper-based test (PBT).
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) recognizes the importance of providing financial support to students pursuing their creative arts education. University for the Creative Arts offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities to help students with the costs of tuition fees and living expenses.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and are open to both domestic and international students. The scholarship amount varies and can contribute towards tuition fees or living expenses.
International Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers scholarships specifically designed for international students. These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The eligibility criteria, application process, and scholarship amounts may vary.
University for the Creative Arts Creative Excellence Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional talent and creative potential in their chosen field of study. The Creative Excellence Scholarships are available for various disciplines within the creative arts, such as fine arts, design, fashion, media, and more.
External Scholarships and Funding: University for the Creative Arts encourages students to explore external scholarship opportunities and funding sources. There may be scholarships offered by government organizations, charitable foundations, or industry associations that are applicable to creative arts students. University for the Creative Arts provides guidance and support to help students identify and apply for external scholarships.
It is important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines may vary from year to year.
Graduates from UCA's MA Illustration program are well-poised for dynamic career opportunities within the field of illustration.
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Illustrator: Graduates can pursue careers as illustrators, working on a diverse range of projects, including book illustrations, editorial illustrations, advertising campaigns, and more.
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Children's Book Illustrator: Proficiency in visual storytelling makes graduates excellent candidates for children's book illustration, bringing stories to life through captivating artwork.
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Concept Artist: Some graduates may choose to become concept artists, contributing their artistic skills to the development of video games, films, and animation.
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Editorial Illustrator: Careers as editorial illustrators involve creating illustrations for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, enhancing articles and stories.
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Visual Journalist: Graduates can work as visual journalists, using their illustration skills to tell news stories and convey complex information in a visually engaging manner.
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Storyboard Artist: For those interested in film and animation, careers as storyboard artists involve creating visual narratives to plan and visualize scenes for media productions.
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Freelance Illustrator: Many graduates opt for freelance careers, allowing them to work on a variety of projects and build their portfolios independently.
