MA Children's Literature: Children's Book Illustration

Goldsmiths, University of London

United Kingdom, London

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Goldsmiths, University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines13-Jan-2025

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,250 / year

Next Intake 13-Jan-2025

MA Children's Literature: Children's Book Illustration

About

Immerse yourself in exploring professional and practical approaches to childrens book illustration.

Why study MA Childrens Literature: Childrens Book Illustration?

Refine your practical illustration skills and ideas by working on projects that focus on materials and their combination, colour, tone, creating atmosphere, addressing the reader, and the relation of illustration to text.At the end of the programme you'll have the opportunity to exhibit your work

You won't only develop your practical skills. We draw on both professional and critical perspectives from art and education, cultural studies, design, and sociology to deliver a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the subject of illustration.We'll expect youto interrogate the power relations that determine what is published, distributed and selected to be read by children in schools

You'll study a bespoke module in childrens publishing that will help you with promoting your work and establishing dialogues with designers, editors and agents. You'll also have the chance to benefit from exposure to professional networks such as the Association of Illustrators, guest lectures from established illustrators and visits to illustration studios

You'll betaught by leading teaching staff, including established childrens authors and illustrators

The Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies has been ranked 2ndin the UK for 'world-leading or internationally excellent' research (Research Excellence Framework, 2021) and 12th in the world (2^ndin the UK) in the 2022 QS World Rankings for communication and media studies

Contact the department

If you have specific questions about the degree, contact Bruce Ingman.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For direct entry onto the degree, you should have or expect to achieve an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in a relevant area such as graphic design, illustration or art, or have equivalent professional experience. You will also be required to provide a portfolio as part of your application.

If you do not have an existing background in illustration we may offer you a place on a pre-sessional conversion course. This will cover foundational elements of illustration, including observational and sequential drawing, introduction to materials, and the psychology of pictorial reading.

International students also have the option to study English language as part of the pre-sessional programme.

Successful completion of the programme will lead to entry onto the MA Childrens Literature: Childrens Illustration.

International qualifications

We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

If English isnt your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.

English Program Requirements

To study at Goldsmiths, you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. IELTS requirements for each programme can be found on the relevant programme page.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,250 / year

How to Apply

For most postgraduate programmes you can apply viaour website by clicking the ‘apply now’ button on the programme page of the course you’re interested in.

Exceptions to this are our PGCE programmes where you are required to apply through UCAS Teacher Training, and our MA in Social Work where you must also apply through UCAS.

Some programmes have particular application procedures, so always check the relevant programme page first.

Get help with your application

Find out more about making your postgraduate application, including the differences between applying for a taught and research degree, on our postgraduate application pages.