Qualifications 2008-2010 - MFA – Passed with DISTINCTIONUniversity of Reading. 2008 - BA Fine Art. - Thames Valley University. 1992 - HND in Illustration - Swansea Institute of Higher Education.

Other Courses CompletedStand-Up Comedy - The Amused Moose, Camden. 2007History of Modern Art, Reading University Adult Ed 2004Creative Writing, Reading University Adult Ed 2005Comedy Writing, Reading University Adult Ed 2006Sitcom Writing, Reading University Adult Ed 2007

Other working Interests2009 – 2010 (Voluntary) Teaching comedy confidence workshops to vulnerable ex-homeless clients.Launchpad, Reading, Berkshire RG1 1DT

2010 –Working alongside the Army and Royal Air Force, Confidence workshops for children with specific needs. Role play and status games are used with humour to improve self awareness and confident body language. Prospect School, Tilehurst, Reading.

MARIA DEEGAN

1998 - 1991 Robert Booth Advertising, Albany Road, Reading, 1991 - 1993 HND Design and Illustration 1993 - 1994 Freelance Illustrator 1994 - 1995 Conservatree Print & Design 1995 - 1996 Online-Design1996 - to date; I work as a Freelance Designer and Artist2007 - 2008 BA Fine Art 2008 – 2010 MFA Fine Art – Distinction

Example Clients

Infectious Music (Record Label) MSN ShoppingSky Active LadbrokesMicrosoftBarratt Homes, Bewley Homes, Savills, Galliard Homes, Hamptons, , Kings Oak Homes, Knight Frank, Legal & General, Canon Marlowes Shopping Centre WebsiteSporting Index Tally Genicom & DascomBMWKentucky Fried Chicken