I’ve just finished my Masters in Illustration

I started an MA in Illustration part time with Falmouth University (Falmouth Flexible) in September 2021. On the 16th August I presented my final presentation piece, as well as handing in my portfolio and 6000 word essay.

My subject area was based on positive cards and the powerful emotional reaction a greeting card can have for its recipient. So I created a set of 7 cards which I sent to 7 different friends to gain their reaction. You can see the cards as they are now for sale on my Etsy shop as part of my sister business Sketchy Hounds.

Although at times juggling the MA alongside work and other commitments was tough, it was a really enjoyable experience. It’s certainly made me want to experiment more with other media and get out of my comfort zone more. As it was online based there were other students from all parts of the world, so it was great to see the mix of work people did. I also found it tough, as the last time I did an academic course at University was back in 2008 when I graduated with Graphic Design, so initially getting into the swing of things studying was an eye opener.

I’m really glad I did the MA, just need to wait on the results now ;)