Communication Design MA

the field of science fiction illustration. The organisation of the study modules and the additional workshops and discussions provided by the MA helped me crystallise my idea.

How has the MA helped you improve your practice and what is the most important thing you learnt?

The MA Illustration: Authorial Practice allowed me to define what my future path in the world of illustration and book design would be. It helped me trust my instincts and follow my interests, exploring the subjects I consider important.

Would you recommend the course to others and, if so, why?

Beside being able to develop my professional practice, the MA is also a great place to meet people with similar interests, coming from different backgrounds.

The time spent there has been an opportunity to connect and make friends.

I also think that the MA has benefits for people following a commercial career, as the skills and experience I picked up on the MA allowed me to get a job as a graphic designer for an advertising agency in Sofia. In turn, this job allows me to support myself while further exploring and building my own artistic practice.

Now that your book has been published, what do you plan to do next?

Following the publication of Licitus I have been able to work on further projects in the field of science fiction. The latest project was to design the new Bulgarian cover for The Three Body Problem, a science fiction book by Liu Cixin that won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2015. I hope to continue combining my commercial work in the field alongside my own

artistic projects.

Department: School of Communication Course title: Communication Design MA Location: Falmouth Campus Course duration: One year full-time

Carve your path in a rapidly changing media world, where creating and communicating meaningful and effective ideas is paramount. You’ll benefit from frequent industry contact and expert tutors, preparing you for a range of careers in the creative industries.

Develop your individual critical voice through this transformative, studio-based course. Learning within an industry-focused environment, you’ll stay current by engaging with projects and insights supplied by leading global ‘provocateurs’, including writers, scientists, artists, curators and designers.

Why study here?

Graduate with a strong portfolio for use in your future career Gain commercial experience through industry-focused engagements Access our multi-million-pound studio environment, which mirrors leading contemporary design studios Attend lectures by award-winning designers, practitioners and agencies, such as Pentagram, AKQA, Grey, Haller Brun, Åbäke, Visual Editions, Fraser Muggeridge Studio, Main Studio, Coley Porter Bell, and Brighten the Corners Develop creative skills relevant to multiple sectors including graphic design, branding, service design, publication design, exhibition design,

Modules could include:

Process Intersections Boundaries Curate and build Compete

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from those with relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience and a demonstrable interest in the subject UX design, design for social impact, art direction, and copywriting

We’ll also welcome your application if you have formal or ‘certified’ learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications. APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit

Assessment method

Individual project briefs with competition briefs (e.g.: D&AD New Blood, RSA Student Design Awards, YCN Awards) Design research journal and an essay Individual and group presentations. Critical review or business plan

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