The Sequential Design/Illustration MA program attracts a diverse group of new and established illustrators, artists, and designers from around the globe who are interested in exploring the principles of sequence within their respective fields. They aim to bring these principles to life through various mediums such as written and illustrated books, interactive design, film, graphic novels, stage and exhibition design, animation, book arts, narrative textiles, experimental writing, product design, and community projects focused on social development through storytelling.

Throughout its 25-year history, the course has leveraged the expertise and experiences of both faculty and students to cover topics that are applicable to all MA students with an interest in storytelling, visual narrative, and conveying complex sequential messages.

Recent graduate projects, including a biography of Edith Sitwell and a series of calendars crafted from human hair, showcase the wide range of individual research within the program. Other students have delved into topics such as the historical significance of recipes, the symbolism of headscarves, the connections between quantum physics and Taoism explored through a detective novel, and the role of plumage in communication.