Immerse yourself in the exploration of practical and professional approaches to children's book illustration and writing for young children. This Masters is taught by Goldsmiths Department of Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, with some learning taking place in the Department of Education Studies.<br>To 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 relationship of illustration to text. At the end of the programme there will be an opportunity to exhibit your work.<br>To study bespoke modules in: Children's Publishing which will help you with promoting your work and establishing dialogues with designers, editors, and agents, Picture Book Writing where you will learn how to write a picture book text that you will be given the chance to illustrate for your final project.<br>To benefit from exposure to professional networks, recent visits have included Macmillan Children's Books, Farshore, an imprint of Harper Collins, and Walker Books, the Association of Illustrators with guest lectures from established illustrators and visits to illustration studios.<br><br>Length<br>1 year full-time or 2 years part-time