MA Comics and Graphic Novels

The MA Comics and Graphic Novels at Teesside University is a distinguished postgraduate course, designed for those who wish to extend their understanding and exploration of the comic book medium and the graphic novel. This course nurtures confident, innovative comics creators, examining ways in which the 'storyboard' mode of representation continues to evolve across digital and interactive media.Course Content: The course offers a unique mix of writing and drawing for comics modules. It allows you to develop your skills and knowledge in storytelling, drawing techniques, and developing ideas to create your own page of comics. You'll study the contexts of this fascinating medium, examine key works, explore the fan culture, diversity, and emerging markets. You'll also create a portfolio of creative work to launch your career in the comics and graphic novels industry. Key Modules: Your core modules include Comics and Sequential Art, Graphic Narratives, Research and Development, Critical Study, and Comic Production Project. Each of these core modules is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the comics and graphic novels field.Future Careers: Once you graduate from this course, you'll be equipped for careers in comic creation, publishing, small press comics, webcomics, storyboarding for film and animations, teaching, academic research, and higher education. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.