Elisa Cunningham
Lecturer, Illustration BA(Hons)
Elisa Cunningham is a freelance illustrator and lecturer. I have been commissioned in the areas of publishing, editorial, food illustration, lettering, advertising, reportage and animation, working for national and international clients, such as Bloomsbury Publishing, Penguin Random House, Hodder Books, The Washington Post, Innocent Drinks, The National Trust, Fortnum & Mason, Heinz and the BBC.
Elisa is a Falmouth alumni and joined the Falmouth Illustration teaching team in 2024, after graduating from the BA(Hons) degree in Illustration at Falmouth University in 2013. She also holds a Masters degree in Graphic Arts from the University of the West of England, in Bristol, and a PGCHE from the University of East London, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
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Qualifications
Qualifications
| Year | Qualification | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education | University of East London |
| 2020 | MA Graphic Arts | UWE Bristol |
| 2013 | BA (Hons) Illustration | Falmouth University |
| 2010 | Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media | Falmouth University |
Honors and awards
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Shortlisted for Serco Prize for Illustration |
| 2015 | Shortlisted for Serco Prize for Illustration |
Professional Engagement
Engagement with professional associations and societies
- External Examiner for BA (Hans) Illustration at University of South Wales
- Member of Association of Illustrators
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
