Overview
At the heart of this Illustration - Authorial Practice course at Falmouth University is an examination of authorship and storytelling. Through hands-on workshops, you’ll develop skills like screen-printing, creative writing and bookbinding, while working on longer-term projects in your choice of media.
Taking an entrepreneurial approach, you’ll develop your professional practice and consider outlets for your work.
You will:
- Join the only MA Illustration course with a specific academic focus on authorial practice
- Mount a professional presentation of work from your negotiated project
- Access professional facilities, including a print room and dedicated MA studio space
- Learn from high profile guest speakers and industry-savvy tutors
- Benefit from our close relationship with independent publisher Atlantic Press, with opportunities for placements and internships
- Study over one or two years
Programme Structure
- As the only course focused on authorial practice, we’ll cover every aspect of the profession.
- By researching, analysing and evolving your approach, and working with increasing independence, you’ll progress and grow as an experienced professional.
- On top of practical work, you’ll explore audience awareness and professional development by producing two analytical essays and delivering a presentation on subjects you find interesting.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Visual Arts Creative Writing View 565 other Masters in Visual Arts in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General 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.
Tuition Fee
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International
19300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19300 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9900 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Falmouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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