Jerwood Prize Presentation

Last week we were delighted to be able to present the winning ( and participating ) students of the Jerwood Gallery project to John Denham, Secretary of State for Communities - at a ceremony at Station Plaza.

Not only was this a really good thing for the college, it was excellent press for the department. All the students involved produced exceptional work at short notice and we had l over Sussex for the next few months.fantastic feedback from Marketing, Parker Harris ( PR for the Jerwood Foundation ) and everyone involved. You can look forward to seeing this image and the accompanying material all over Sussex for the next few months. I'm really keen on projects like this - it gives you a taste of what 'real' design is all about - and it shows everyone else what we are capable of.

Again, really good effort to all involved - so congratulations to Leah, Emma and Steph - and very well done indeed to Tom, David, Julia and Emily.

Johnson Banks Live Blog

Gary Neill has sent me a link to the Johnson Banks live blog, most of the larger design studios have their own rolling blogs and they are a really good way to keep up with what is happening in the industry, gauge how different agencies function and give you ideas for work experience - the reality of working in a live studio is very different to being in college.

I strongly suggest you search out and follow a range of blogs so that when you do start looking a work and live briefs - you will have a better idea of how the industry works, what to expect - and how to find your own place in it.

The Johnson Banks blog is here

Timetable, Term 3

FDA Year 1 begin term three on Monday April 19th at 10am with Richard de Pesando (week 39). You will need to bring in the Typography Scrapbooks and 20 black & white found font photographs, as discussed at the end of the last term.

Tuesday April 20th is your final day of Critical and Contextual Studies with Gary Neill. Wednesday April 21st is the start of the 2/3D module with David Fowler.

Year 2 begin the final term ( F.M.P) on Wednesday April 21st with your first of three sessions Andrew Robey, followed by David Fowler on Thursday and Richard on Friday ( I will probably be around all week if anyone needs me )

The Postcard Gallery, Call for Entries

The Postcard show has now been running since 2007 - this year it will be held during May at Eat in Claremont. All submissions must be standard postcard sized artworks and will be sold at the flat rate of £10.00. Work of any form can be offered - drawn, prined, 3D, craft, Jewelery etc - there are no limits other than the size.

If you wish to submit work, please contact Richard as soon as possible.

Penguin Design Awards 2010

The Penguin Design Award is an opportunity for students on a Degree or HND Art or Design course to engage in design for publishing during their studies and to experience real jacket-design briefs first-hand.

Students may enter one design in either or both categories. To make the process even closer to the way a jacket designer works, once the judges have selected the shortlist, the Penguin / Puffin Art Directors will give the shortlisted entrants feedback and further art direction on their cover submissions.

Shortlisted entrants will then be invited to resubmit their work, taking all the comments on board, before the final round of judging. The closing date for entries is Friday 23 April 2010.


There is a link to the awards website here

Introduction to FDA Graphic Communication Website

This site was set up to test a rolling blog and resources site for FDA Graphic Communication students at South Coast College Hastings.