Evaluation

I've struggled with this module this year because at the start of the year I realised I actually don't want to be a professional illustrator. I was disappointed that the module became more focused on the professional side of our practice, when the personal side is so much more important to me. Arguably, my practice isn't and won't be 'professional' at all, but largely draws on my personal life and responds to my emotions. 

However, I have identified what I want to do instead of becoming a freelance illustrator. I still want to write and draw comics and graphic novels - y extended practice starting to explore one of my original concepts that I will eventually submit to a publisher, or self-publish as a webcomic series. 

In the next year or two after finishing the course, I want to go to zine fairs and sell some of my small press zines, to see what my market is, and start posting more comics on my  Instagram page. I will expand on the graphic novel concept, 'Doom Mates', that I've been working on within Extended Practice, and have it ready to submit to a publisher within the next five years.

My long term goal is to open my own shop/gallery/event space etc., to share other people's work as well as my own. I'm glad this course has taught me what I don't want to be, and shown me other options for my practice. I've also identified my need to manage my time better - although this partially comes from not feeling passionate about the briefs I chose to do or how I chose to do them over the last 3 years, I do need to keep track of how I spend my time. I think I work best visually, and a large calendar that is visible to me at all times might help me to organise myself more.