Master of Illustration

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Graduates of the Master of Illustration will possess advanced creative, technical, professional and research capabilities across a range of illustrative practices. They will have developed a distinct authorial voice and demonstrated the ability to communicate complex ideas and narratives through diverse visual media. Graduates will possess advanced research skills in illustration, including the ability to design and conduct independent research projects. Through engagement with theory, history, and contemporary practice, they will critically situate their work within broader social, cultural, and ethical contexts. Equipped with business acumen and experience in both professional and research settings, graduates will be prepared to contribute meaningfully to the global illustration industry and critical research practice. Graduates will be industry-ready, with the ability to respond to client briefs, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and sustain a professional practice within commercial, editorial, publishing, entertainment, design and other research environments.

Qualification details from the New Zealand Qualifications Framework register, which lists every approved qualification and the entry requirements set for it. The register records qualifications rather than individual courses, and publishes no fees or graduate-outcome data.