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You could work as a freelancer or an in-house studio illustrator across print, publishing or digital/screen.
Tutors with solid industry backgrounds and excellent networks teach you. Through MIMA's visiting speaker programme, you can access international artists and advanced practice. Recent speakers include Jimmy Turrell, Charli Vince, Nosy Crow publishing house and the contemporary studio Visual Editions. The course is affiliated with the Association of Illustrators, providing access to professional advice and content.
You will typically have a first degree in a related discipline (2.2 minimum) or relevant experience or equivalent qualifications.
You are expected to be a confident and independent learner with a good understanding of the design process, idea development and critical thinking. You are asked to present a portfolio of work or a completed project showing the development of your work from behind the scenes or an ongoing project showing the progression and direction of your work.
20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Core modules
Fundamental Illustration
Illustration for Communication
Illustration in Brief
Launchpad: Exit to Industry
Masters Project: Illustration
Research Methods
Visual Identity
Advanced practice
Internship
The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).
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