Children's Book Illustration, MA
University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MA in Children’s Book Illustration is for practicing professional illustrators, artists & designers to help develop ideas & techniques aimed at children.
Key highlights
- Designed for practising professional illustrators, artists and designers
- Develops illustration ideas and techniques aimed specifically at children
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — Applicants should hold a 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or learning in a related field Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the pro…
- Additional condition: interview — …supporting material and where possible will be invited to attend an interview with a portfolio of recent work
- Additional condition: portfolio — …material and where possible will be invited to attend an interview with a portfolio of recent work
Careers this course leads to
- Children's book illustrator
- Picture book author-illustrator
- Freelance illustrator
- Children's publishing designer
- Editorial illustrator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,450 per year | International: £17,900 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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