: Should I go for masters in graphic design or continue self taught? Ever since I finished my bachelors in American culture and literature I have been begdrudgingly working as an english teacher

@Nimeshi706

First, to give substantial advice I would need to know a lot more. You know the course, yourself, and your goals better than I do, so you should ultimately just do what you think best. Also, look into the quality, reputation, and "reviews" from students of the University's design school, and decide if its a high enough level that its worth your time and money.

But,
If I were you I would do online courses. While I find that its easier to learn in person, online classes can still help a lot, and are much cheaper. I think at the current stage in your life (although I'm much younger so what do I know) its better to save your money, and maybe try to pick up small jobs for start-up companies to help make a little money and gain experience as you go. I agree with Lucian about creating a Portfolio, that's very helpful, and you'll only get hired if you've got work collected that would make others interested in you.
Best of luck!

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@Shanna688

Why not prepare some kind of portfolio and try to get a job in gaming based on what you've already learnt. That way you keep your savings and you have a chance to learn more in the field that interests you directly. If gaming is what you want to do, then direct experience with a gaming company will be more relevant than a masters, which could ultimately send you into another direction.

Another thing you can consider is paying for a course (online or offline) in illustration that will teach you the extra skills. This can be quicker and cheaper than doing the actual masters, which can include a lot of things you may not be interested in directly.

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