Comics and Graphic Novels

Entry requirements

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Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Whether you're a recent graduate, a passionate creator, or a seasoned professional looking to step up, this course is your ultimate launchpad to success. You are taught by industry legends who have worked with Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Rebellion (2000AD), Shockdom, Dennis Publishing, and Vis Comic. This course is also designed with insights from experts behind The Walking Dead and Captain America.

You gain:

• Career-focused modules: develop your unique style and connect with top industry professionals.
• Skill refinement: master the art of crafting and delivering killer pitches and presentations.
• Digital mastery: upgrade your technical skills and digital capabilities to stand out in the modern landscape.
• Audience insight: gain an advanced understanding of comic and graphic novel audiences and markets.
• Multimedia expertise: learn to engage audiences through print, galleries, screens and more.
• Deep research integration: enhance your knowledge and critical perspective with embedded research.
• Adobe Ninja: learn new workplace-ready creative skills with the Adobe Studio suite, included free of charge for Teesside University students.

Picture yourself as a comic book artist, a script writer for film, television, comics or games, a concept artist, a book illustrator, a graphic novelist, an illustrator, a storyboard artist, a character designer, a cover artist, a teacher or lecturer. Even an interdisciplinary collaborator in fields like medicine, science, technology, and manufacturing, where visual communication is essential.

Top reasons to study this course at Teesside University:

• Get creative: our course and campus are powered by Adobe and Apple. We’re Europe’s first Adobe Creative Campus and the only Apple-accredited University, equipping you with the digital tools and resources to hone your creative skills.
• Collaborative modules: our MA courses include interdisciplinary modules where you can interact with people from other MA subject areas, widening your perspectives and network. Modules are also delivered in a condensed way to help you balance your other commitments.
• Industry-standard facilities: develop your own personal cartooning style using the latest technology, including iMacs and Wacom digital drawing tablets.
• Professional memberships: we’re a member of the Association of Illustrators, giving you access to interactive talks, guidance on contracts and licensing, and your own discounted membership. This provides the tools you need to forge a successful career in industry or as a freelancer. We’re also members of Creative UK to expand your professional network.
• Industry experience: work on live briefs for a variety of organisations such as Streetwise Opera and the NHS, helping you build your portfolio of work.

Creative UK
Take advantage of our Creative UK membership and help futureproof your career, with networking events, a resource hub to support professional development, and bespoke workshops in partnership with industry leaders and mentors. Sign up for free student membership to get opportunities, events and newsletters sent directly to your inbox.

Association of Illustrators
We’re a member of the Association of Illustrators, giving you access to interactive talks, guidance on contracts and licensing, and your own discounted membership. This gives you the tools you need to forge a successful career in industry or as a freelancer.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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