Illustration: Authorial Practice at Falmouth University - UCAS

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Course summary

Develop your unique visual language on this studio-based Illustration MA. Develop your unique visual language as you draw inspiration from a diverse range of influences on this renowned studio-based MA course, which centres around an examination of authorship and storytelling. Throughout the 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. You’ll develop skills such as screen printing, creative writing and bookbinding, through hands-on workshops, while working on longer-term projects in your choice of media. Taking an entrepreneurial approach, you’ll develop your professional practice, identify your audience and consider channels and opportunities for your work. You will: Join the only Illustration master’s course with a specific academic focus on authorial practice Access professional facilities, including a print room and dedicated MA studio space Develop collaborative and public-facing print and digital publishing projects, including a professional presentation of work from your negotiated project Have the chance to attend the Falmouth Illustration Forum and see internationally renowned guest speakers, which have included Aidan Koch, Alexis Deacon, Dash Shaw, Leomi Sadler, Margie Orford and Wildseed Studios


Entry 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.


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Illustration: Authorial Practice at Falmouth University - UCAS