Illustration and Animation MA
Coventry University
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This MA course helps visually creative professionals enhance their illustration and animation skills, explore new applications, and develop creative thinking for a sustainable career in the rapidly evolving creative industries. Key course content includes: Time and storytelling: explore narrative techniques and the creative use of time in visual applications across various fields. Collaborative and professional practice: develop teamwork and project management skills, and benefit from industry ...Read more

This MA course helps visually creative professionals enhance their illustration and animation skills, explore new applications, and develop creative thinking for a sustainable career in the rapidly evolving creative industries. Key course content includes: Time and storytelling: explore narrative techniques and the creative use of time in visual applications across various fields. Collaborative and professional practice: develop teamwork and project management skills, and benefit from industry insights through real-world projects and RSA fellowship opportunities. Creative portfolio development: take part in a major project showcasing your skills and vision for a professional portfolio.Please use the official Coventry University website as your main source of information as our courses are subject to change throughout the year.

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63/91
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59th
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Jun
07 Nov 25

Facilities and student life are the..Read more

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Rosey
20 Oct 25

It was very all over the place at first I feel that the first week didn’t give enough time to breathe with all the events, ended up missing out on a lot but once it calmed down it..Read more

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Entry requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline, a recognised relevant professional qualification, or demonstrable professional experience.

Tuition fees

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£11,200 per year

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The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

£18,600 per year

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The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

£18,600 per year

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The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

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Coventry University
Coventry University , Coventry

Coventry University is a global university with a mission to create better futures....

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Coventry University
Priory Street Coventry West Midlands CV1 5FB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Coventry  0.4 miles away

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