Illustration - Contemporary Dialogues MA
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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MA - Master of Arts

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OCT-26

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18 Months

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The MA Illustration – Contemporary Dialogues course at Swansea College of Art offers an exciting opportunity to explore and develop your creative skills in a rapidly evolving field. Illustration is constantly changing, pushing the boundaries of what is possible and creating new ways to communicate visually. This course will help you build on your existing knowledge and take your work in new, imaginative directions that respond to the dynamic and ever-shifting evolving market for illustrative ...Read more

The MA Illustration – Contemporary Dialogues course at Swansea College of Art offers an exciting opportunity to explore and develop your creative skills in a rapidly evolving field. Illustration is constantly changing, pushing the boundaries of what is possible and creating new ways to communicate visually. This course will help you build on your existing knowledge and take your work in new, imaginative directions that respond to the dynamic and ever-shifting evolving market for illustrative visual material. Through the course, you will learn how to use both traditional and digital methods to enhance your work. Whether through exhibition, publication, or innovative interdisciplinary forms, you will explore different ways of presenting your ideas and developing your individual approach. You will engage with contemporary illustration, honing your specialist interests and refining your practice to fit within today’s creative landscape. The MA Illustration programme is designed to help you reflect on your work, build your professional practice, and think critically about the direction of your career. Whether you are continuing from undergraduate study or coming from industry experience, the course will help you identify and achieve your career aspirations within a creative environment that encourages growth and experimentation. You will benefit from the knowledge of experienced tutors and practitioners, as well as your peers, who come from a variety of creative backgrounds.

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30 Jan 23

the environment is very welcoming and the lecturers care about your passion for the topic and are always willing to help and provide support...Read more

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22 Nov 22

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Entry requirements

You need 2:2 honours degree or UWTSD recognised equivalent. We are interested in creative people who demonstrate a strong commitment to art and/or design and, therefore, we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. Please note, this masters programme does require practical and theoretical research as well as some academic writing.

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£7,800 per year

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£16,800 per year

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Illustration (Swansea College of Art) - BA (Hons)
the environment is very welcoming and the lecturers care about your passion for the topic and are always willing to help and provide support....
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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
IQ Building, SA1 Waterfront Campus, Kings’s Road Swansea SA1 8EW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.3 miles away

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