Overview

The Illustration degree from Maryland Institute College of Art is an immersion into the field with focus on studio work and professional practices, preparing you to build a compelling portfolio, for freelance opportunities, or for application to competitive M.F.A. programs, including those at MICA.

Key Features

The Master of Arts in Illustration is a 30-credit program. Its curriculum is paced to help you develop the vocabulary, and conceptual, observational, and handcrafting skill sets, tool sets, and mindsets needed to begin professional initiatives or pursue more specialized study.

In the M.A. in Illustration program, you will work independently and collaborate with others, gain a global purview through historical study and exposure to diverse contemporary practitioners, and expand the scope of your professional practice through making skills and professional development. The degree culminates in independent work in the form of a capstone portfolio project, exhibition, and review panel.

A final review with guest critics, practitioners and faculty includes a public talk/presentation of a portfolio (to secure commissioned work and employment); a written working philosophy; a web presence; and an exhibition of work. In addition to the portfolio, you will create a digital archive for future professional presentation, project proposals or other educational pursuits.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Advanced Illustration History

Creative Writing for Illustrators

MA Studio

MA Lecture & Workshop Series

MA Studio Practices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-19 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Graduate Admission Application Form: completed and submitted online.

Curriculum Vitae/Resume.

Applicants should submit a written statement discussing their artistic background, both professionally and academically, and outlining their interest in postgraduate study and in particular the M.A. in Illustration program at MICA.

4. Two (2) Letters of Reference.

Proof of Degree or Equivalent.

Applicants to the Illustration (M.A.) should submit 15-18 digital images or time-based media for review.

$75 Application Fee.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

56500 USD / year

≈ 56500 USD / year
Out-of-State

56500 USD / year

≈ 56500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

56500 USD / year

≈ 56500 USD / year

Living costs

Baltimore

United States

1240 - 2100 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Baltimore

Funding

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