Visual Communication Illustration & Animation MA
Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts
Key Course Facts
Course Description
MA Visual Communication: Illustration & Animation is a broad-based studio programme that offers the freedom to develop your own visual language and strong creative voice. With unique opportunities including internships with our industry partner Hearst Magazines UK, you will develop professional confidence alongside the creative, technical and digital skills essential for careers in the expanding fields of illustration and animation worldwide.
Based in our central Cambridge studios, over the intensive 12-month programme you will develop a strong grounding in research and enquiry as you advance your specialist knowledge. You will be encouraged to experiment with new techniques, media and technologies, and respond to the new applications, platforms and spaces in which contemporary illustration and animation are produced and experienced today.
Regular workshops will support you to embrace current industry-standard software, giving you the practical and digital tools you need for the creative workplace today - and tomorrow.
This course is awarded by Falmouth University
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Successfully completed an Undergraduate Degree in graphics and illustration, illustration, animation, communication design or a closely related subject.
CSVPA recognises a wide variety of qualifications and/or relevant experience and encourages applications from all people, with a demonstrable interest and experience in their subject. Applications without the qualifications or disciplinary background identified above but who demonstrate relevant experience, necessary skills and intellectual achievement needed to succeed on the course will be considered. Equivalent experience must be evidenced through the additional submission of a professional CV.
In some cases students may be required to complete a Graduate Diploma.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
About Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) is a dedicated arts and performance school in the centre of Cambridge. This school offers Diploma, Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses across Art & Design, Fashion, Music, and Performing Arts. The city of Cambridge is one of the best places in the UK to be a student, and the campus is located right in the middle of the action. There is a vibrant music scene around the city, with abundant restaurants and shopping centres to complement it.
Student composition of Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts
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Total number of students enrolled at Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 100
- postgraduates:
- 15
- Total:
- 115
Where is this programme taught
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