PDF – Public Dissemination Festival is a four-day event filled with exciting activities, workshops, exhibition and pop-up shop all about sharing with the public what we were working on during our MA Illustration course.
Programme details

Illustrators working with/in Education
4th of November, 11:30-15:30
Illustrators working with/in Education is a series of creative workshops designed by second year MA Illustration students, who have chosen education as their focus! These sessions are tailored for first year MA Illustration students and offer a unique opportunity to collaborate, explore and learn from your peers.

Illustrators working with/in Research
5th of November 17:00-20:00
We explore the vast potential of practice-based research, diving deep into illustration from diverse perspectives and methodologies. Each topic will unfold as a visual essay, connected by a common thread that ties our creative inquiry together. Join us for a journey into research – reimagined in a more artistic, engaging, and thought provoking way.

Illustrators working with/in Publishing
6th of November 17:00-20:00
Illustrators working with/in Publishing is a vibrant showcase of creativity where book pitches take the center stage! This event brings together a diverse array of commercial book pitches, from picture books to graphic novels, recipe books and more.

Illustrators working with/in Residency
7th of November 17:00-20:00
Illustrators working with/in Residency is a V&A inspired Residency exhibition by second year MA Illustration students, where we will be showcasing our work inspired by the collection of the V&A. Each of the students has produced an artwork based on an item or collection from the museum in theme with their Final Major Project. The exhibition displays a wide range of works exploring different themes and visual approaches to the V&A’s collection.