Thursday, 30 September 2010
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
More on the LDF
Interesting article in today's Guardian that leads on exactly from the earlier post and discussion about Ben Evans and Nevile Brody - and makes some sharp and appropriate observations about the current state of British Design.
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
HE Student Support
I've already talked to you about this, but it's worth repeating that as HE students you get a lot of help and support throughout your college course - here is the direct link through the student portal to some of the services online, including counseling - financial advice and Dysexia testing - please take the time to scan through and bookmark.
Events coming up - book now!
Making a Name in Commercial Photography
Thursday 7th October 6-8pm Lecture Theatre,
University Centre Hastings Price - £5 members / £7 non-members
Ross Kirton is a fashion/advertising photographer working successfully in the UK and New York. Ross has worked for British Vogue, Tatler, British Elle, Arena, GQ, Sunday Times Style, V Magazine New York, DV Magazine, Volt Magazine, Clairol, Lynx, Agent Provocateur, Ferrero Rocher, Chanel, Harper's Bazaar UK, Net a Porter brand advertising, La Rinascente of Italy.
Ross Kirton's high energy work crosses various boundaries as he moves seamlessly between fashion, beauty and celebrity portraiture. Some of Ross's celebrity sitters include Amy Winehouse, The Sugababes, Faithless and David Walliams. Ross will talk about his own experience in building a career in commercial photography in an open question and answer format.
Photojournalism & the Truth Behind Iconic Images
Thursday 14th October 6-8pm Lecture Theatre,
University Centre Hastings Price - £5 members / £7 non-members
Sedat Aral began a career in journalism in Turkey in 1986. He worked all over the world, in particular the Middle East, Central Asia and Eastern Europe, covering many major news events until 2007. Sedat worked both as staff and freelance for media organisations such as Time Magazine, The Independent, The Guardian, The Times and Reuters, to name a few. Sedat will talk about his experiences and how photographers succeed in summarising all the complexities of a situation in one single frame. You will hear the truth beyond the boundaries of a photographer's camera; the dramatic events that went on before and after they captured 'the photograph'.
How Best to Sell Your Photography Using Online Photo Archives
Wednesday 20th October 6-8pm
Lecture Theatre, University Centre Hastings Price - £5 members / £7 non-members
This 2hr question and answer session, hosted by John and Sally Cole, will focus on shooting stock for photographic libraries. They will discuss the different libraries, from the big boys such as Getty and Corbis, to the smaller niche libraries; how to submit your work; model and property releases; copyright; and what sort of income you can expect to generate.
Sally Cole has worked as a photographer and illustrator's agent, as w...ell as running her own photographic studios. She has also been managing director of two international photographic agencies. She currently works as a freelance consultant, picture researcher, editor and lecturer at The London College of Communications, Maidstone's College for the Creative Arts and The Publishing Training Centre in London.
John Cole has worked as a freelance photographer for over 25 years, specialising in reportage and documentary photography for leading international publications such as the Sunday Times, the Independent and the Observer magazines, as well as corporate photography for major design firms in the UK and abroad.
How to Get Your Photography Exhibited in Major Galleries
Thursday 21st October 6-8pm Lecture Theatre,
University Centre Hastings Price - £5 members / £7 non-members
This question & answer style talk will provide you with an insight into the process of developing a creative photographic idea into a solid proposal, good enough to be commissioned and exhibited. Hosted by photographer Grace Lau and curator Professor Val Williams, this session will offer a very broad perspective. Val Williams is Professor of the History and Culture of Photography at University of the Arts, London and Director of the Photography and the Archive Research Centre at the London College of Communication. She has curated numerous exhibitions, including the Martin Parr Retrospective at the Barbican in 2001 and How We Are at Tate Britain in 2007.
Grace Lau is a photographer, writer and lecturer. In 2005, the arts council funded Grace for her project to reconstruct a 19th century Chinese portrait studio in Hastings in which she recorded an archive of diverse 21st century 'types'. This is her response to 'exotic' portraits taken by 19th century European travellers to China. Subsequently, this series of portraits was exhibited first at Photofusion in Brixton, then a selection was shown at the Tate Britain exhibition "How We Are: Photographing Britain" in 2007, before touring to Wales, Brighton and Hastings.
How to Price Your Photography Work in a Changing Market
Wednesday 3rd November 6-7pm Lecture Theatre, University Centre Hastings
Price - £5 members / £7 non-members
This 1 hour question and answer session, hosted by John and Sally Cole, will give you an outline of pricing your photography in a changing marketplace. We will look at commissioned work, library work, re-sales and fine art photography.
Sally Cole has worked as a photographer and illustrator's agent, as well as running her own photographic studios. She has also been managing director of two international photographic agencies. She currently works as a freelance consultant, picture researcher, editor and lecturer at The London College of Communications, Maidstone's College for the Creative Arts and The Publishing Training Centre in London. John Cole has worked as a freelance photographer for over 25 years, specialising in reportage and documentary photography for leading international publications such as the Sunday Times, the Independent and the Observer magazines, as well as corporate photography for major design firms in the UK and abroad.
Copyright for Photographers; Rules of Thumb
Wednesday 10th November 6-8pm Lecture Theatre, University Centre Hastings
Price - £5 members / £7 non-members
This 2hr question and answer session, hosted by Sally Cole, will give you an introduction to copyright. This workshop will cover the 'rules of thumb' for photographers' copyright, providing a entry level understanding to the legal issues around copyright that every photographer must be aware of in order to survive in the competitive world of commercial photography.
Sally Cole has worked as a photographer and illustrator's agent, as well as running her own photographic studios. She has also been managing director of two international photographic agencies. She currently works as a freelance consultant, picture researcher, editor and lecturer at The London College of Communications, Maidstone's College for the Creative Arts and The Publishing Training Centre in London.
Please contact Kay on k.bullen@brighton.ac.uk or 01424 428590 for more information or to book.
Media Enterprise Centre,
University of Brighton, UCH
5th Floor Queensbury House,
Havelock Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BP
T: 01424 428590 E: K.Bullen@brighton.ac.uk
W: www.brighton.ac.uk/mediaenterprise
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MediaEnterpriseCentre
Thursday 7th October 6-8pm Lecture Theatre,
University Centre Hastings Price - £5 members / £7 non-members
Ross Kirton is a fashion/advertising photographer working successfully in the UK and New York. Ross has worked for British Vogue, Tatler, British Elle, Arena, GQ, Sunday Times Style, V Magazine New York, DV Magazine, Volt Magazine, Clairol, Lynx, Agent Provocateur, Ferrero Rocher, Chanel, Harper's Bazaar UK, Net a Porter brand advertising, La Rinascente of Italy.
Ross Kirton's high energy work crosses various boundaries as he moves seamlessly between fashion, beauty and celebrity portraiture. Some of Ross's celebrity sitters include Amy Winehouse, The Sugababes, Faithless and David Walliams. Ross will talk about his own experience in building a career in commercial photography in an open question and answer format.
Photojournalism & the Truth Behind Iconic Images
Thursday 14th October 6-8pm Lecture Theatre,
University Centre Hastings Price - £5 members / £7 non-members
Sedat Aral began a career in journalism in Turkey in 1986. He worked all over the world, in particular the Middle East, Central Asia and Eastern Europe, covering many major news events until 2007. Sedat worked both as staff and freelance for media organisations such as Time Magazine, The Independent, The Guardian, The Times and Reuters, to name a few. Sedat will talk about his experiences and how photographers succeed in summarising all the complexities of a situation in one single frame. You will hear the truth beyond the boundaries of a photographer's camera; the dramatic events that went on before and after they captured 'the photograph'.
How Best to Sell Your Photography Using Online Photo Archives
Wednesday 20th October 6-8pm
Lecture Theatre, University Centre Hastings Price - £5 members / £7 non-members
This 2hr question and answer session, hosted by John and Sally Cole, will focus on shooting stock for photographic libraries. They will discuss the different libraries, from the big boys such as Getty and Corbis, to the smaller niche libraries; how to submit your work; model and property releases; copyright; and what sort of income you can expect to generate.
Sally Cole has worked as a photographer and illustrator's agent, as w...ell as running her own photographic studios. She has also been managing director of two international photographic agencies. She currently works as a freelance consultant, picture researcher, editor and lecturer at The London College of Communications, Maidstone's College for the Creative Arts and The Publishing Training Centre in London.
John Cole has worked as a freelance photographer for over 25 years, specialising in reportage and documentary photography for leading international publications such as the Sunday Times, the Independent and the Observer magazines, as well as corporate photography for major design firms in the UK and abroad.
How to Get Your Photography Exhibited in Major Galleries
Thursday 21st October 6-8pm Lecture Theatre,
University Centre Hastings Price - £5 members / £7 non-members
This question & answer style talk will provide you with an insight into the process of developing a creative photographic idea into a solid proposal, good enough to be commissioned and exhibited. Hosted by photographer Grace Lau and curator Professor Val Williams, this session will offer a very broad perspective. Val Williams is Professor of the History and Culture of Photography at University of the Arts, London and Director of the Photography and the Archive Research Centre at the London College of Communication. She has curated numerous exhibitions, including the Martin Parr Retrospective at the Barbican in 2001 and How We Are at Tate Britain in 2007.
Grace Lau is a photographer, writer and lecturer. In 2005, the arts council funded Grace for her project to reconstruct a 19th century Chinese portrait studio in Hastings in which she recorded an archive of diverse 21st century 'types'. This is her response to 'exotic' portraits taken by 19th century European travellers to China. Subsequently, this series of portraits was exhibited first at Photofusion in Brixton, then a selection was shown at the Tate Britain exhibition "How We Are: Photographing Britain" in 2007, before touring to Wales, Brighton and Hastings.
How to Price Your Photography Work in a Changing Market
Wednesday 3rd November 6-7pm Lecture Theatre, University Centre Hastings
Price - £5 members / £7 non-members
This 1 hour question and answer session, hosted by John and Sally Cole, will give you an outline of pricing your photography in a changing marketplace. We will look at commissioned work, library work, re-sales and fine art photography.
Sally Cole has worked as a photographer and illustrator's agent, as well as running her own photographic studios. She has also been managing director of two international photographic agencies. She currently works as a freelance consultant, picture researcher, editor and lecturer at The London College of Communications, Maidstone's College for the Creative Arts and The Publishing Training Centre in London. John Cole has worked as a freelance photographer for over 25 years, specialising in reportage and documentary photography for leading international publications such as the Sunday Times, the Independent and the Observer magazines, as well as corporate photography for major design firms in the UK and abroad.
Copyright for Photographers; Rules of Thumb
Wednesday 10th November 6-8pm Lecture Theatre, University Centre Hastings
Price - £5 members / £7 non-members
This 2hr question and answer session, hosted by Sally Cole, will give you an introduction to copyright. This workshop will cover the 'rules of thumb' for photographers' copyright, providing a entry level understanding to the legal issues around copyright that every photographer must be aware of in order to survive in the competitive world of commercial photography.
Sally Cole has worked as a photographer and illustrator's agent, as well as running her own photographic studios. She has also been managing director of two international photographic agencies. She currently works as a freelance consultant, picture researcher, editor and lecturer at The London College of Communications, Maidstone's College for the Creative Arts and The Publishing Training Centre in London.
Please contact Kay on k.bullen@brighton.ac.uk or 01424 428590 for more information or to book.
Media Enterprise Centre,
University of Brighton, UCH
5th Floor Queensbury House,
Havelock Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BP
T: 01424 428590 E: K.Bullen@brighton.ac.uk
W: www.brighton.ac.uk/mediaenterprise
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MediaEnterpriseCentre
Photography Workshop
Saturday 9th October, 10.30am-3.30pm, the Beacon, Hastings.
Another chance to book for Photographer Brian Rybolt's popular part 1 'Documenting your own work' workshop. For more information and booking form please email judy@beaconhastings.com or phone (01424 431305) - leave a message.
Another chance to book for Photographer Brian Rybolt's popular part 1 'Documenting your own work' workshop. For more information and booking form please email judy@beaconhastings.com or phone (01424 431305) - leave a message.
Monday, 27 September 2010
Alec Soth at The Brighton Photo Biennial
Really interesting and unexpected article about the American Photographer and his 7 year old daughter having to take over his role as photographer at the Brighton Photo Biennial due to him not having a work permit. has some interesting observations about learning the craft and hopefully shames you all into having a go yourself.
Sunday, 26 September 2010
Robert Mapplethorne
Article about the photographer from today's Observer Online - soon to be the subject of an important major retrospective at the Towner
Towner Eastbourne
Article from The Guardian focusing on the precarious future of provincial museums - and talking in detail about the Towner.
Adventures in cardboard
Article from today's paper on Giles Miller and his cardboard furniture creations, link to his website here
Fascinating range from art pieces to utilitarian furniture and retail display - and some nice giant typography.
Fascinating range from art pieces to utilitarian furniture and retail display - and some nice giant typography.
Saturday, 25 September 2010
Timetable - week starting 27th October.
Monday 27th
All students to enroll at Station Plaza as already directed during the morning
FDA 1 to report to base studio SP 4110 at 1.30pm for an induction talk, then a briefing and lecture on branding and visual language ( all with Richard )
Tuesday 28th
FDA 1 students to enroll at UCH / University of Brighton as directed
( all year 2 students to have enrolled online by this point )
FDA 1 to report to base room SP4110 at 12.00pm for a session with Gary Neil ( Ideas Generation ), this is not your normal start time, but on this one occasion we need to start early and then you have a film show.
Wednesday 29th
FDA 1 to report to base studio SP4110 at 10am for a briefing with Richard ( Map Brief )
FDA 2 to report to Base Studio SP 4110 at 1.30pm for an induction talk and briefing with Richard and presentation of the Summer Project to the group
Thursday 30th
FDA 2 to report to SP 4110 at 10am for a briefing with Richard ( Camoflage brief )
October 1st
FDA 2 to report to SP4110 for a briefing with Terry Lewis ( Royal Mail Brief )
Brody V Evans
Very good article and short film here via The Guardian.
Debate between Nevile Brody and Ben Evans that is generally centered on the current LDF and ADF ( London design Festival and Alternative Design festival - both of which I have already flagged up here repeatedly ).
I have issues with both of them - Brody can sometimes be obtuse for the sake of it and has made some contrary and plain stupid comments on other designers in the past - and I used to know Ben Evans quite well, I went to college with him ( his real name is Benjamin Blackstone-Evans, Baronet of Stoke Newington ) and I grew to really dislike him - and I'm afraid that both of them suffer the concequences of extreme but polarised elitism. Brody, at least - is a designer, Evans is an administrator and opportunist - but read the article carefully and listen to what they have to say - and try and understand what Andrew Dickinson is suggesting with his reporting.
"...... but as the global financial crisis struggles to heal itself, designers everywhere continue to suffer. The recession has not been kind to studios worldwide, and British designers face the possible demise of the Design Council (its future is under government review). Some 60,000 designers of all kinds will graduate from UK colleges this year, says Brody; it's no longer clear how many of them will have jobs in the industry.
Evans thinks this may be a good thing. "The recession has brought a bit of a cleanout," he says. "I'm strongly of the view that what we've lost is the mediocre. But the good has to work a bit harder."
Brody agrees. "Graduates are starting to ask questions about meaning, about role, about context. For 20 years, it's been a given that you go to college, you get trained up to do a job, and the main thing you're focusing on is getting the best-paid position and the best-polished output. That's changed."
Debate between Nevile Brody and Ben Evans that is generally centered on the current LDF and ADF ( London design Festival and Alternative Design festival - both of which I have already flagged up here repeatedly ).
I have issues with both of them - Brody can sometimes be obtuse for the sake of it and has made some contrary and plain stupid comments on other designers in the past - and I used to know Ben Evans quite well, I went to college with him ( his real name is Benjamin Blackstone-Evans, Baronet of Stoke Newington ) and I grew to really dislike him - and I'm afraid that both of them suffer the concequences of extreme but polarised elitism. Brody, at least - is a designer, Evans is an administrator and opportunist - but read the article carefully and listen to what they have to say - and try and understand what Andrew Dickinson is suggesting with his reporting.
"...... but as the global financial crisis struggles to heal itself, designers everywhere continue to suffer. The recession has not been kind to studios worldwide, and British designers face the possible demise of the Design Council (its future is under government review). Some 60,000 designers of all kinds will graduate from UK colleges this year, says Brody; it's no longer clear how many of them will have jobs in the industry.
Evans thinks this may be a good thing. "The recession has brought a bit of a cleanout," he says. "I'm strongly of the view that what we've lost is the mediocre. But the good has to work a bit harder."
Brody agrees. "Graduates are starting to ask questions about meaning, about role, about context. For 20 years, it's been a given that you go to college, you get trained up to do a job, and the main thing you're focusing on is getting the best-paid position and the best-polished output. That's changed."
Friday, 24 September 2010
Introducing.....
We have a new website - almost...
In addition to this blog, I have set up another site that will act as a resourse assistant for the modular coursework - it is a place to get specific work related information and I shall post anything that is appropriate to the briefs and coursework - timed to support specific projects. Working in conjunction with the other staff and the library - you should be able to use both sites to fully support your work.
I'm not going to do everything for you - but there is a world outside google and facebook. I still have a few things to add and not all the links are live yet - it's quite a lot of work to keep these sites up and running - so please use them - and get into the habit of checking the main blog every day - or you may miss out on something important. I also hope to be able to make all your paperwork available online rather than printing it out, and any documents you need easy to find and download.
The addresses to both sites are footers on any emails I send out - so you can't lose them - but please bookmark them.
... and yes, it's orange... because that's the colour of the 4th floor - no other reason.
In addition to this blog, I have set up another site that will act as a resourse assistant for the modular coursework - it is a place to get specific work related information and I shall post anything that is appropriate to the briefs and coursework - timed to support specific projects. Working in conjunction with the other staff and the library - you should be able to use both sites to fully support your work.
I'm not going to do everything for you - but there is a world outside google and facebook. I still have a few things to add and not all the links are live yet - it's quite a lot of work to keep these sites up and running - so please use them - and get into the habit of checking the main blog every day - or you may miss out on something important. I also hope to be able to make all your paperwork available online rather than printing it out, and any documents you need easy to find and download.
The addresses to both sites are footers on any emails I send out - so you can't lose them - but please bookmark them.
... and yes, it's orange... because that's the colour of the 4th floor - no other reason.
Changes to college website
There have been some big improvements and additions to the college website, if you go through the student portal on the main page - or click here - you get access to a raft of new features, including the dedicated H.E. pages here ( nice pic of David! ) which has loads of useful links and information - and access to the Wiki pages. ( not strictly live yet - but nearly there ) Make use of these features - a lot of work has gone into them!
Big news includes an upgrade of the coffee in the atrium cafe to Costa.... apparently that's very important to some people.
Big news includes an upgrade of the coffee in the atrium cafe to Costa.... apparently that's very important to some people.
Thursday, 23 September 2010
Loud Flash - Punk on Paper
However respectable they may appear now, some of design’s heavyweights cut their teeth in the gritty sphere of punk posters and DIY aesthetics. Haunch of Venison’s London gallery launches an exhibition this week celebrating the rich visual heritage of Punk posters.
Loud Flash: British Punk on Paper, The Mott Collection runs from 24 September - 30 October at Haunch of Venison, 6 Burlington Gardens, London W1S.
( oddly enough - I was at a party last night and the lead singer of Alternative TV was at the bar... there are quite a few old punk stars living in Hastings )
De La Warr Film season
In addition to the SCCH film club in the Library - there will be a really good film season at the De La Warr - starting next week - click here for details.
Don't forget that Hastings has it's own independent digital cinema at The Electric Palace - it's a fantastic venue in the Old town and has a great selection of films - details here.
Don't forget that Hastings has it's own independent digital cinema at The Electric Palace - it's a fantastic venue in the Old town and has a great selection of films - details here.
Got Kids?
HE Learning mentor and FDA Graphic Comm / Illustration and Foundation tutor, Hannah Rollings - will be in residence at the De La Warr this weekend - creating a rainforest installation and running a badge making workshop - aimed at Children aged 5+ - but probably just as much fun for the grown ups, I'm sure you can borrow a child from somewhere...
The Graphic Imperative
Really good website for a touring exhibition - excellent archive material and very useful for C&C and some of the ideas and print briefs that are planned for both years - many thanks to Top-Up John for finding it for us.
Really good website for a touring exhibition - excellent archive material and very useful for C&C and some of the ideas and print briefs that are planned for both years - many thanks to Top-Up John for finding it for us.
Themes include dissent, liberation, racism, sexism, human rights, civil rights, environment, health concerns, AIDS, war, literacy and tolerance.
Focussing on the issues of out turbulent times, these 121 posters endeavor to show the social, political and aesthetic concerns of many cultures in a single exhibition through delineating themes and contrasting political realities.
Events for Photographers
Events are priced at £5 for members, £7 for non-members.
Numbers are limited and booking essential. To book - please contact the Media Enterprise Center.
01424 428590 - mediaenterprisecentre@brighton.ac.uk /
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7th October - Making a name in commercial photography with Ross Kirton
14th October - Photo Journalism & the truth behind the iconic image - Sedat Aral
20th October - How best to promote your photography using online photo archives - John & Sally Coe
21st October - How to get your photography exhibited in major galleries - Grace Lau and Prof. Val Williams
3rd November - How to price your photography work in a changing market - John & Sally Coe
10th November - Copyright for photographers: rules of thumb - Sally Cole
Numbers are limited and booking essential. To book - please contact the Media Enterprise Center.
01424 428590 - mediaenterprisecentre@brighton.ac.uk /
...................................................................................................................................
7th October - Making a name in commercial photography with Ross Kirton
14th October - Photo Journalism & the truth behind the iconic image - Sedat Aral
20th October - How best to promote your photography using online photo archives - John & Sally Coe
21st October - How to get your photography exhibited in major galleries - Grace Lau and Prof. Val Williams
3rd November - How to price your photography work in a changing market - John & Sally Coe
10th November - Copyright for photographers: rules of thumb - Sally Cole
Electric Blowhole 5
It's that time again - Hastings's premier arthouse disco/event/extravaganza returns just in time for the new term - think Ducky meets Ghetto meets Taboo at Studio 54.
I have been asked by Michelle, who runs this event - if I want to develop a project for the Xmas blowhole, I'll be talking to you about it early next term, so start thinking about what you might like to do.
Electric Blowhole 5
Another rollicking night out from the Blowhole Gang!
The usual bands, artists, films, slideshow, great Dj's and a few suprises.
We now have our resident photographer, have a beautiful portrait taken.
And now confirmed, all the way from Paris just to play for your aural pleasure......!!
A CHILD RASPUTIN
Full line up
10pm. P for Persia - with a whole new set.
11pm. Broken Robot Orchestra in the rabbit hole.
12 midnight. a Child Rasputin.Dj's - Dunderhead, Bubble Pop Electric. Keef Pilchards and Wrrr Sqrs.....
Art from Matthew Welch
I have been asked by Michelle, who runs this event - if I want to develop a project for the Xmas blowhole, I'll be talking to you about it early next term, so start thinking about what you might like to do.
Electric Blowhole 5
Another rollicking night out from the Blowhole Gang!
The usual bands, artists, films, slideshow, great Dj's and a few suprises.
We now have our resident photographer, have a beautiful portrait taken.
And now confirmed, all the way from Paris just to play for your aural pleasure......!!
A CHILD RASPUTIN
Full line up
10pm. P for Persia - with a whole new set.
11pm. Broken Robot Orchestra in the rabbit hole.
12 midnight. a Child Rasputin.Dj's - Dunderhead, Bubble Pop Electric. Keef Pilchards and Wrrr Sqrs.....
Art from Matthew Welch
Brilliant opportunity for all students.
This has just come n - it's an amazing opportunity and you would be frankly, stupid - not to consider it....
Project Brief for Creative Students:
Create an installation for large lift space at Towner, Eastbourne
On 16 October 2010 Towner in partnership with Melting Vinyl are staging an evening of Art and Music to celebrate the forthcoming exhibition devoted to Robert Mapplethorpe.
Provocateur. Innovator. Icon. Artist Rooms: Robert Mapplethorpe at Towner feature over 50 of Mapplethorpe's most defining works from the 1970s and 1980s including Andy Warhol, Patti Smith, Marianne Faithfull and Lisa Lyons.
Towner and Melting Vinyl invite proposals to transform the interior of the lift for that evening, using the exhibition as inspiration. The installation can combine live performance as long as it is within the lift space. Other events happening on the same evening are live music, films and spoken word.
Technical Info : The lift space is approx in metres 3W x 4L x 4H with doors opening on one side.
Nothing can be screwed into walls/ floor/ceiling and all temporary fixings (tape/ blue tac) needs to be removed afterwards
Any lights/ music etc will need to be powered by batteries as there are no sockets within the lift
Materials to be provided by Towner and artists will have 2 hours prior to the event to install the work
Please email all proposals with a maximum of 3 jpegs to team.towner@eastbourne.gov.uk deadline Friday 1 October.
Further information about the event
Robert Mapplethorpe : Artist Rooms:
Studio 54 at Towner: in association with Brighton Photo Biennial 2010.
Music/films/spoken word and art installation
Saturday 16th October, 8.30pm –doors, 9pm start until 1am
Towner, Devonshire Park, College Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ
Tickets: £8 / £6, NUS, DSS, OAP
Over 18s only
Utilizing two levels of Towner, the entrance of the building for an art college/younger aged artists, to set the scene, the café for another more singer-songwriter base group, the room off the cafe for the DJ with the room sliding back.
Areas lit from floor to ceiling by floor lights in darker colours.
The idea is to create an art/club atmosphere from the period, each room offering an experience, away from the exhibition. (Drinks cannot be taken into the exhibion)
To further the atmosphere readings of Patti Smith from ‘kids’ book of the week Radio 4 in between the songs.
An art installation/performance art or even tape player with music or words in the lift, a brief for this for a local or Brighton based art college, foundation /degree, photography or fashion.
Project Brief for Creative Students:
Create an installation for large lift space at Towner, Eastbourne
On 16 October 2010 Towner in partnership with Melting Vinyl are staging an evening of Art and Music to celebrate the forthcoming exhibition devoted to Robert Mapplethorpe.
Provocateur. Innovator. Icon. Artist Rooms: Robert Mapplethorpe at Towner feature over 50 of Mapplethorpe's most defining works from the 1970s and 1980s including Andy Warhol, Patti Smith, Marianne Faithfull and Lisa Lyons.
Towner and Melting Vinyl invite proposals to transform the interior of the lift for that evening, using the exhibition as inspiration. The installation can combine live performance as long as it is within the lift space. Other events happening on the same evening are live music, films and spoken word.
Technical Info : The lift space is approx in metres 3W x 4L x 4H with doors opening on one side.
Nothing can be screwed into walls/ floor/ceiling and all temporary fixings (tape/ blue tac) needs to be removed afterwards
Any lights/ music etc will need to be powered by batteries as there are no sockets within the lift
Materials to be provided by Towner and artists will have 2 hours prior to the event to install the work
Please email all proposals with a maximum of 3 jpegs to team.towner@eastbourne.gov.uk deadline Friday 1 October.
Further information about the event
Robert Mapplethorpe : Artist Rooms:
Studio 54 at Towner: in association with Brighton Photo Biennial 2010.
Music/films/spoken word and art installation
Saturday 16th October, 8.30pm –doors, 9pm start until 1am
Towner, Devonshire Park, College Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ
Tickets: £8 / £6, NUS, DSS, OAP
Over 18s only
Utilizing two levels of Towner, the entrance of the building for an art college/younger aged artists, to set the scene, the café for another more singer-songwriter base group, the room off the cafe for the DJ with the room sliding back.
Areas lit from floor to ceiling by floor lights in darker colours.
The idea is to create an art/club atmosphere from the period, each room offering an experience, away from the exhibition. (Drinks cannot be taken into the exhibion)
To further the atmosphere readings of Patti Smith from ‘kids’ book of the week Radio 4 in between the songs.
An art installation/performance art or even tape player with music or words in the lift, a brief for this for a local or Brighton based art college, foundation /degree, photography or fashion.
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Some changes for the new year.
From next week - you will have access to Student Central, a dedicated HE Wiki that is in the process of going live now and two dedicated FDA Graphics blogs.
This blog will continue - just as it has through the year - and I'd like to continue the drive to being more newsy, accessible and social, you can email me anything that you want to include - and comment on any post.
in addtion - there will be a sister blog that will go live on Monday that is dedicated to supporting your day to day work - references and links that are directly relevant to the work you are doing will be scheduled to appear at the right time, so if there are books or iplayer links etc that are handy for a certain brief - they will be posted in conjunction. You will also be able to access information about the course, college, staff and coursework - so between the online services available - you get pretty much 24 hour, 365 days-a-year support. If you want to suggest anything - feel free to email me in the usual way, or just stop me and have a chat.
Last year there was an attempt to set up a facebook group that never really got off the ground, as most students found it easier to go through mine instead - I've pulled the plug on that - even I have to have a bit of a life - but I think I think it's a good idea for you to set up a facebook group for the FDA and use it for your own benefit - so that you all have some online space that does not have the shadow of me or the college looming over it, and you are all going to encouraged to have blogs and online storage this year - we have all these facilities - so please use them.
All these services are open to FDA1 / 2 and Communication Graphics students on BAhons Top Up.
This blog will continue - just as it has through the year - and I'd like to continue the drive to being more newsy, accessible and social, you can email me anything that you want to include - and comment on any post.
in addtion - there will be a sister blog that will go live on Monday that is dedicated to supporting your day to day work - references and links that are directly relevant to the work you are doing will be scheduled to appear at the right time, so if there are books or iplayer links etc that are handy for a certain brief - they will be posted in conjunction. You will also be able to access information about the course, college, staff and coursework - so between the online services available - you get pretty much 24 hour, 365 days-a-year support. If you want to suggest anything - feel free to email me in the usual way, or just stop me and have a chat.
Last year there was an attempt to set up a facebook group that never really got off the ground, as most students found it easier to go through mine instead - I've pulled the plug on that - even I have to have a bit of a life - but I think I think it's a good idea for you to set up a facebook group for the FDA and use it for your own benefit - so that you all have some online space that does not have the shadow of me or the college looming over it, and you are all going to encouraged to have blogs and online storage this year - we have all these facilities - so please use them.
All these services are open to FDA1 / 2 and Communication Graphics students on BAhons Top Up.
The Jacket Museum
Great site, there are a number of book jacket archive and review sites, many associated with large collections and museums - this is one of the better resources. Forwarded by David ( BAhons Top Up )
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
FDA2 Enrollment clarification
I've been informed that all FDA 2 students can now enroll with the UOB online on Tuesday 28th - and do not have to do so in person.
SCCH Film Club
Filmclub is now available and will be showing one great film every week, Filmclub starts from Wednesday the 20th of October. There will be showings during term-time on every
Wednesday Afternoon at 1:00pm
Thursday Evening at 5:00pm
Sign up for Filmclub at the Learning Resource Centre
Note: Students will be expected to commit to attend one session each week.
A limited number of places are available so sign up early to avoid missing out!
See the website at www.filmclub.org
Wednesday Afternoon at 1:00pm
Thursday Evening at 5:00pm
Sign up for Filmclub at the Learning Resource Centre
Note: Students will be expected to commit to attend one session each week.
A limited number of places are available so sign up early to avoid missing out!
See the website at www.filmclub.org
Freshers Week Information
For freshers & returning students, on a University of Brighton course at Sussex Coast College; you are cordially invited to attend any of the Hastings Freshers’ Week events.
Please carry your student ID or NUS Extra card during all events.
Within the next few days, an event map will be available on
http://www.ubsu.net/freshers/content/120935/hastings_events__activities/
SATURDAY 25th Sept.
8pm-2am @ Flairz. Retro 60’s, 70’s & 80’s Freshers’ Party, with live music.
MONDAY 27th Sept.
1-4pm @ The Pig in Paradise. Meet your SU reps over lunch. Drink & sandwich £2.50
6.30pm-2am @ various. Pirates ‘n’ Wenches Pub Crawl. Special drink deals have been arranged for wristband holders; collect yours from the Students' Union office @ University Centre Hastings, on Monday between 10am-3pm, or from an SU rep in the course of this event. Pub crawl starts @ The Pig in Paradise; and goes to JD Bar > The Tubman > John Logie Baird > Bar Moda > Ye
Olde Pump House > Revolver Lounge > Venuu
TUESDAY 28th Sept.
11am-noon @ University Centre Hastings. Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning. Cake and Coffee. 7pm-late @ The Brass Monkey. Students take over. Your turn to spin the decks.
WEDNESDAY 29th Sept.
9.30am coach. Brighton Freshers’ Fair. Book a free seat on the coach at the Students' Union office @ UCH, before 1pm Tuesday 28th.
7.30pm-late @ Rileys. Snooker/Pool and Games night. Free table play for the evening for University of Brighton students. Fun competitions to win cues and other prizes.
THURSDAY 30th Sept.
10am-1pm @ University Centre Hastings. Hastings Freshers’ Fair; over £1,500 worth of prizes to be won.
8pm-late @ The Brass Monkey. American High School Disco. Drink promotions and goodies, as well as your favourite tunes from your school days. A night not to be missed!
FRIDAY 1st Oct.
1pm-4pm @ Hastings Skate Park. Skate and Rock. Bring a picnic and enjoy the stunts and music. BMXs will be provided.
Please carry your student ID or NUS Extra card during all events.
Within the next few days, an event map will be available on
http://www.ubsu.net/freshers/content/120935/hastings_events__activities/
SATURDAY 25th Sept.
8pm-2am @ Flairz. Retro 60’s, 70’s & 80’s Freshers’ Party, with live music.
MONDAY 27th Sept.
1-4pm @ The Pig in Paradise. Meet your SU reps over lunch. Drink & sandwich £2.50
6.30pm-2am @ various. Pirates ‘n’ Wenches Pub Crawl. Special drink deals have been arranged for wristband holders; collect yours from the Students' Union office @ University Centre Hastings, on Monday between 10am-3pm, or from an SU rep in the course of this event. Pub crawl starts @ The Pig in Paradise; and goes to JD Bar > The Tubman > John Logie Baird > Bar Moda > Ye
Olde Pump House > Revolver Lounge > Venuu
TUESDAY 28th Sept.
11am-noon @ University Centre Hastings. Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning. Cake and Coffee. 7pm-late @ The Brass Monkey. Students take over. Your turn to spin the decks.
WEDNESDAY 29th Sept.
9.30am coach. Brighton Freshers’ Fair. Book a free seat on the coach at the Students' Union office @ UCH, before 1pm Tuesday 28th.
7.30pm-late @ Rileys. Snooker/Pool and Games night. Free table play for the evening for University of Brighton students. Fun competitions to win cues and other prizes.
THURSDAY 30th Sept.
10am-1pm @ University Centre Hastings. Hastings Freshers’ Fair; over £1,500 worth of prizes to be won.
8pm-late @ The Brass Monkey. American High School Disco. Drink promotions and goodies, as well as your favourite tunes from your school days. A night not to be missed!
FRIDAY 1st Oct.
1pm-4pm @ Hastings Skate Park. Skate and Rock. Bring a picnic and enjoy the stunts and music. BMXs will be provided.
Monday, 20 September 2010
Enrolment day on Monday
As you have already been informed - enrollment day at Station plaza for all FDA1 and 2 students is next Monday morning. ( Sept 27th )
It's really important that you are fully prepared and have all the necessary information and your £100 deposit with you - or you cannot enroll. ( I'm going to clarify this tomorrow - but as I understand it, the deposit is for students not in a position to pay their full fees yet, and is by arrangement )
Please accept that as this is a brand new building, there may be some bedding in issues at first - this is the first time the college will be at full capacity and it may seem a bit bewildering at first - and there are a few things to get used to - the close relationship between FE and HE is a new experience for many of you.
One of the first things I will do in the afternoon is show you all how to exit the building correctly during an emergency - and there are some other new rules and regulations that come as standard with a brand new building - remember - it's £97m woth of college - so please treat it with respect. I'll talk to you in detail - but be prepared for the following discussions, more details can be found in the student handbook - available from student central.
- Eat and drink within designated areas only
- Refrain from chewing gum
- Smoke at least 50 metres from college buildings ( important!!)
- Leave the College clean and tidy
- Use non-abusive and non-offensive language
- Dress appropriately
- Follow the Health and Safety Policy
- Wear their ID card at all times whilst on campus
- Attend on time and contribute positively
- Work hard and meet deadlines
- Inform the college promptly if they are unable to attend
- Comply with the licensing and copyright rules required by the college Learning Resource Centre in relation to resources
- Use mobile phones with consideration and switch them off around learning areas
- Adhere to the IT users policy
- Check their college email regularly for announcements and use it for any communication with college staff
It's really important that you are fully prepared and have all the necessary information and your £100 deposit with you - or you cannot enroll. ( I'm going to clarify this tomorrow - but as I understand it, the deposit is for students not in a position to pay their full fees yet, and is by arrangement )
Please accept that as this is a brand new building, there may be some bedding in issues at first - this is the first time the college will be at full capacity and it may seem a bit bewildering at first - and there are a few things to get used to - the close relationship between FE and HE is a new experience for many of you.
One of the first things I will do in the afternoon is show you all how to exit the building correctly during an emergency - and there are some other new rules and regulations that come as standard with a brand new building - remember - it's £97m woth of college - so please treat it with respect. I'll talk to you in detail - but be prepared for the following discussions, more details can be found in the student handbook - available from student central.
- Eat and drink within designated areas only
- Refrain from chewing gum
- Smoke at least 50 metres from college buildings ( important!!)
- Leave the College clean and tidy
- Use non-abusive and non-offensive language
- Dress appropriately
- Follow the Health and Safety Policy
- Wear their ID card at all times whilst on campus
- Attend on time and contribute positively
- Work hard and meet deadlines
- Inform the college promptly if they are unable to attend
- Comply with the licensing and copyright rules required by the college Learning Resource Centre in relation to resources
- Use mobile phones with consideration and switch them off around learning areas
- Adhere to the IT users policy
- Check their college email regularly for announcements and use it for any communication with college staff
Change of Image for the Democrats
Interesting and eye opening article here on the new visual identity / brand for the American Democratic party. Good Question? How do you brand the most powerful political body in the western world?
Sunday, 19 September 2010
Earn as you learn
Pretty good article in today's Observer on earning / working and studying - by the Journalist Karen Dugdale in the cash / Personal Finance section. Lots of useful advice and contacts - not online yet - but probably will be by tomorrow.
Update - available to read online here.
Update - available to read online here.
Saturday, 18 September 2010
Vanity Fair & Vogue on iPad
Ecstatic review here of Vanity Fair and much anticipation on new Conde Nast publications - very interesting.
Peters Quinnell's Beach Hut and other stuff.
Open for business today as part of the Coastal Currents festival. He will be there this weekend and next - 11-6pm, new work and 'crazy prices'. Apparently there will also be a bonfire on Saturday evening and 'free booze' ( which might be a mistake... )
Hut 10, access via Cinq Ports Way, Bulverhythe - St Leonards on Sea.
Also, this weekend, as it's Coastal Currents - it's a performance by the Sean Bonney at FiSH - Innovative Brighton Poet and performance artist, from 6pm.
The Workship Open Studio's - including jewelery, fine art, crafts, textiles and performance - from 11am ( includes Ashley Hemingway - just to prove the point that we all have lives outside college )
Pretty Crafty - fine art and craft market in Butlers Gap - or - if you prefer, that bit by the Dragon Bar with the sculptures.
...and.. don't forget it's the annual Hastings Seafood and Wine festival this year on the far car park at Rock-a Nore, which will be a bit like actually being 'in' the sea.
Friday, 17 September 2010
Light painting with an iPad
Nice little video here found by Jonathon S - light painting in 3D with an iPad and a bit of creativity.
Station Plaza: The Studio
Click for a better look, as you can see - we have a pretty spectacular view. I'll be taking you through everything when you start - but it's enough to say that things will be quite different - and much better next term!
Dollar Bill redesign
From Here.
The American dollar is in bad need of makeover. Thanks to the Dollar ReDe$ign Project, we may now have some options.
Organized by creative strategy consultant Richard Smith, the Dollar ReDe$ign Project is soliciting ideas for the dollar bill of the future. "Our great 'rival', the Euro, looks so spanky in comparison it seems the only clear way to revive this global recession is to rebrand and redesign," the project notes on its website.
Though the most recent competition is now closed, voting ends on September 30. We've compiled some of the best dollar designs below. Which one is the most suitable for our beloved greenback? Check them out -- and check out the Dollar ReDe$ign Project for more information.
The American dollar is in bad need of makeover. Thanks to the Dollar ReDe$ign Project, we may now have some options.
Organized by creative strategy consultant Richard Smith, the Dollar ReDe$ign Project is soliciting ideas for the dollar bill of the future. "Our great 'rival', the Euro, looks so spanky in comparison it seems the only clear way to revive this global recession is to rebrand and redesign," the project notes on its website.
Though the most recent competition is now closed, voting ends on September 30. We've compiled some of the best dollar designs below. Which one is the most suitable for our beloved greenback? Check them out -- and check out the Dollar ReDe$ign Project for more information.
Everyone can draw, De La Warr Pavillion workshop
Hastings Pier Shop appeal.
From David Francis.
Hi, I'm David and I manage the Hastings Pier Shop at 34 White Rock, on the seafront opposite the old ice rink. The Pier Shop is the outlet and info centre for the Hastings Pier and White Rock Trust who are heading the project to save the pier and regenerate the White Rock area. The shop sells locally made clothes, hats, bags, cards and gifts; mainly with a Hastings and Pier theme; and some good second hand and vintage clothes, ceramics and jewellery. The shop is also available to hire for art exhibitions, music groups etc.
The shop is reliant upon a wonderful and dedicated team of volunteers without whom it would not be able to open, and we need more volunteers! It is an inspiring and stimulating place to work for anyone interested in Hastings Pier, local history, community regeneration, local arts and fashion. We need people with all sorts of skills. If you have some time please get in contact with me, David Francis by email, or you can call me on 435 587
davidfrancis99@yahoo.co.uk
Hi, I'm David and I manage the Hastings Pier Shop at 34 White Rock, on the seafront opposite the old ice rink. The Pier Shop is the outlet and info centre for the Hastings Pier and White Rock Trust who are heading the project to save the pier and regenerate the White Rock area. The shop sells locally made clothes, hats, bags, cards and gifts; mainly with a Hastings and Pier theme; and some good second hand and vintage clothes, ceramics and jewellery. The shop is also available to hire for art exhibitions, music groups etc.
The shop is reliant upon a wonderful and dedicated team of volunteers without whom it would not be able to open, and we need more volunteers! It is an inspiring and stimulating place to work for anyone interested in Hastings Pier, local history, community regeneration, local arts and fashion. We need people with all sorts of skills. If you have some time please get in contact with me, David Francis by email, or you can call me on 435 587
davidfrancis99@yahoo.co.uk
need somewhere to live??
One of my mates has several letting properties in Hastings and Brighton - this one is available if anyone needs a place, it's in Maze Hill.
Lovely 2 bedroom flat, floor to ceiling windows, quiet position, sea views, easy and free parking.
5 minutes from St Leonards station and shops. £495.00 pcm
Call - 01273 603513 or 07799 837369
email - moreton2502@ntlworld.com
Lovely 2 bedroom flat, floor to ceiling windows, quiet position, sea views, easy and free parking.
5 minutes from St Leonards station and shops. £495.00 pcm
Call - 01273 603513 or 07799 837369
email - moreton2502@ntlworld.com
You Are Hear / Venuu.
As I've said - I'm happy for you to use the blog for social and entertainment if it fits within the general student / art remit - feel free to email me. Kicking off with a night of electronica....
YOU ARE HERE!!
Noise Experiments / ruck'n roll, whirr and skronk, drones, tones, sonic sculpture, electronica, and kaleidescope eye vibrations
Advance £3 Tickets available from:
Venuu Box Office - 01424 429837
...
Martel Colour/Print, 32a High Street, Hastings Old Town
Online from www.warriorsquares.co.uk
Line up so far...
Noteherder & McLoud - Noteherder & McCloud inhabit a smoky world where noir jazz meets murky noise. Investigations undertaken. Reasonable daily rates. Brightons finest purveyors of Whirr & Skronk. www.myspace.com/noteherdermccloud
Vile Electrodes Vs The Starlords - East Sussex's finest synthwave trio wrestle for analogue low-fi retro-futurist supremacy with their stellar arch nemeses. Battle Beyond The Syndrum! http://soundcloud.com/vile-electrodes
Stasis73 - ALWAYS IS NOTHING - NEVER IS NOW - http://www.myspace.com/STASIS73
Warrior Squares - Warrior Squares are a freeform music collective. www.warriorsquares.co.uk
YOU ARE HERE!!
Noise Experiments / ruck'n roll, whirr and skronk, drones, tones, sonic sculpture, electronica, and kaleidescope eye vibrations
Advance £3 Tickets available from:
Venuu Box Office - 01424 429837
...
Martel Colour/Print, 32a High Street, Hastings Old Town
Online from www.warriorsquares.co.uk
Line up so far...
Noteherder & McLoud - Noteherder & McCloud inhabit a smoky world where noir jazz meets murky noise. Investigations undertaken. Reasonable daily rates. Brightons finest purveyors of Whirr & Skronk. www.myspace.com/noteherdermccloud
Vile Electrodes Vs The Starlords - East Sussex's finest synthwave trio wrestle for analogue low-fi retro-futurist supremacy with their stellar arch nemeses. Battle Beyond The Syndrum! http://soundcloud.com/vile-electrodes
Stasis73 - ALWAYS IS NOTHING - NEVER IS NOW - http://www.myspace.com/STASIS73
Warrior Squares - Warrior Squares are a freeform music collective. www.warriorsquares.co.uk
Thursday, 16 September 2010
Showcase: Oscar Fernando Gomez
Interesting little piece on how and why someone became a photographer - quite moving, too.
Showcase: Non Format
Very nice site for a very strong, top end agency - underneath the stylistic surface is a very good design ethic.
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
John Lloyd: 50 Years in Design
Very interesting and informative article about John Lloyd - with a good interview and examples of his work - and a link to his website archive - which he regards as an 'educational' archive - he also has some quite interesting things to say about design education that I broadly agree with.
Many thanks to Jonathon S. for pushing it my way.
Many thanks to Jonathon S. for pushing it my way.
YCN prizes
The full list of winners is now online - including Jonathon Stanbrook - not only did he win, but he won in a catagory we don't teach - and on his own - and not as part of a creative partnership, like the other entrants - well done!
Deathtrap Website Intro Movie
One of my mates went to see this in the West End last night and sat behind Lord Archer - but didn't let it ruin his evening, it's a very good play - but the Website has an exceptionally clever little intro movie when you log on - just using alphanumerical characters from a typewriter font, it acts out several key scenes from the play. Well worth thinking about - specially if you are one of the new FDA1's that are already logging on.
Monday, 13 September 2010
Personality packaging
Really important article for all of you - is essential to FDA 2, you have a major module and the YCN / D&Ad briefs that will directly relate to this concept.
Personal Inspiration Blogs
Paul Pensom is the art director of Creative Review - he has a simple, unfussy personal inspiration blog - exactly as we have already talked about - for things that he sees and finds that inspire him - you will all need to do the same next year - online archiving is easy, free and accessible - and I'll be checking.
Good stuff on the telly tonight.
7pm BBC 2 - Culture Show special, Alistair Sooke on the art of WW11, and later onBBC4 at 9pm - The Peoples Palaces. The Gothic Revival in Civic Buildings, last weeks episode about the architecture of Liverpool was excellent.
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain the Culture Show presents a special on the art of World War II. Despite being locked into a life-or-death struggle, wartime Britain saw an extraordinary explosion of art. From portraits to posters, cartoons to huge canvases, art was suddenly everywhere. Among the works were some of the most intense and immediate creations of the 20th century.
Presenter Alastair Sooke explores the often overlooked history of Britain's wartime Renaissance. He meets the Blitz survivors, factory workers and Land Girls who became the subject of iconic paintings and talks to contemporary war artists about the challenges of creating art in conflict zones. Travelling from the shipyards of the Clyde to the concentration camps of northern Germany Alastair discovers how art bore witness, rising above propaganda to create an enduring, deeply humane record of the 'People's War' and laying the groundwork for our own understanding of what art should be and do.
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain the Culture Show presents a special on the art of World War II. Despite being locked into a life-or-death struggle, wartime Britain saw an extraordinary explosion of art. From portraits to posters, cartoons to huge canvases, art was suddenly everywhere. Among the works were some of the most intense and immediate creations of the 20th century.
Presenter Alastair Sooke explores the often overlooked history of Britain's wartime Renaissance. He meets the Blitz survivors, factory workers and Land Girls who became the subject of iconic paintings and talks to contemporary war artists about the challenges of creating art in conflict zones. Travelling from the shipyards of the Clyde to the concentration camps of northern Germany Alastair discovers how art bore witness, rising above propaganda to create an enduring, deeply humane record of the 'People's War' and laying the groundwork for our own understanding of what art should be and do.
Friday, 10 September 2010
Important note for all students.
The computers in FDA Graphics are all installed, networked and up and running, they are brand new iMacs with larger screens than the ones you are used to, up to date software including more extensive software packages than the old one at Archery Road. Because of the scale of the computer network at the new college and the numerous other computers you have access to, and various other things that I'll talk to you about on your first day - I strongly recommend you keep all your work on a portable hard drive ( NOT a USB key ) and keep it with you at all times - or use 3rd party online storage - like dropbox. I also suggest you keep your own mouse mat - they cost nothing and you have computer access all over the college - I said this last year until I was blue in the face - nothing looks more ridiculous than a graphics student struggling to use a computer because the optical mouse wont work on the desk - all the desks are brand new bright white melamine - your mouse WILL NOT WORK ON THEM without a mouse mat.
Also - because they are brand new iMacs - THERE IS NO FIREWIRE INPUT!!!!! - so make sure you have an adapter or a suitable cable, see below.
Also - because they are brand new iMacs - THERE IS NO FIREWIRE INPUT!!!!! - so make sure you have an adapter or a suitable cable, see below.
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Selling The 60's
David McG found this documentary online - it was pretty good, it's bee on a couple of times but always really late at night - catch up here
Job Opportunity
Lighthouse Media
We have a position for a junior designer. You must have excellent
Layout skills, familiarity with Quark, Illustrator and Photoshop.
Accuracy and attention to detail are essential Web design experience would useful.
Please email your CV and PDF samples of work to sales@lhmedia.co.uk
We have a position for a junior designer. You must have excellent
Layout skills, familiarity with Quark, Illustrator and Photoshop.
Accuracy and attention to detail are essential Web design experience would useful.
Please email your CV and PDF samples of work to sales@lhmedia.co.uk
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
Guardian Design WebChat
Anyone looking to break into graphic design will be able to pick the collective brains of industry experts in a webchat hosted by the Guardian tomorrow afternoon.( Wed Sept 7th )
The live webchat will run from 1pm-4pm tomorrow, and the Guardian’s Alison White says the aim is to ‘help people looking to break into design, as well as asking experts to share their experiences’.
The live webchat will run from 1pm-4pm tomorrow, and the Guardian’s Alison White says the aim is to ‘help people looking to break into design, as well as asking experts to share their experiences’.
Drawing opportunity, via English Heritage Creative Landscapes
Sunday 12th September
Miniature Net Shop drawing tent
Rock-a–Nore, The Stade 2-5pm
Come and join visual artist Sally Booth in a participative drawing project. Draw panoramic views of the Net Shops and Hastings landmarks from inside a specially commissioned transparent drawing tent, which will nestle in amongst the Stade's historic net shops. All ages and experience welcome.
Miniature Net Shop drawing tent
Rock-a–Nore, The Stade 2-5pm
Come and join visual artist Sally Booth in a participative drawing project. Draw panoramic views of the Net Shops and Hastings landmarks from inside a specially commissioned transparent drawing tent, which will nestle in amongst the Stade's historic net shops. All ages and experience welcome.
Designer's sketch books.
"In the design world, you rarely get to see the rough workings of creatives’ minds. Instead we’re presented with the finished and perfected product of months or sometimes years of work. So it’s exciting to get a chance to nose through the sketchbooks of some top international graphic designers in a new book from Thames & Hudson".
Monday, 6 September 2010
George Lois
I know that some f you covered George Lois last year in C&C - and at least one of you needed image references for your Essay, there is a new website devoted to him - here.
He's a realy important figure in Modern Design for print and someone you shoud all be very familiar with.
He's a realy important figure in Modern Design for print and someone you shoud all be very familiar with.
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