• Whatever their artistic background, the Master's course will develop their visual practice in areas that are important for illustrators and book artists, such as visual sequencing and visual text.
  • It will challenge you to cross the divide between fine art and applied art found on many undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, making it a unique course for the UK.
  • Studying in our purpose-built studios at Cambridge School of Art, much of their work will be practice-based.
  • They will propose and undertake self-directed projects, attending group critiques and tutorials that will help you develop your creative skills.
  • They will also attend a series of integrated lectures and seminars. These serve two purposes.
  • They will explore aspects of illustration and book art, such as the relationships between word and image, narratology and visual language.
  • They will receive guidance on research methods and critical writing - which will put to immediate use on the course, as well as in your future career.
  • Throughout the course, that will collaborates and discuss your work with staff, visiting professionals, and fellow students, giving them an invaluable opportunity to see how others respond to it.
  • All of our teaching team are practicing artists, so they will hear about the latest news and issues in the industry, and have access to sound careers advice.