Today we got our results for the website project. It is fair to say that I am comfortable with my mark; 59. It would have been great if I could have got one more mark as that would have given me two 2.1's in a row, but hey, you can't have everything. I received the following feedback...
LO1
The final site works well and effectively displays your work. The design has a very industrial feel which suits the motion and display of your work. With the layout of the page some of the images are a little small but most are perfectly legible. Through this project you have shown a good use of web software that will aid you well in the future.
LO2
The explanation of web culture are to the point and have clearly influenced your decision making in terms of choice of software.
LO3
Your design sheets show clear progression, though it is unclear why you changed direction so drastically. The overall presentation of your work is professional and your annotations are clearly written.
I think that was fair feedback and understand all that has been said. Now to look onto the professional project.
Friday, 20 February 2009
Monday, 16 February 2009
London Trip
Today we went to London. To be honest I thought it was compulsory to go so that was why I paid to go. Yet it was a good trip, took many good photographs which I decided to shoot in black and white the whole day, guess it was just my impression of London in general, even though it was a very unexpected lovely day. The photos can be seen on my Flickr.
We also visited the likes of the London Graphic Centre, loads of things in there that I could of bought yet I just didn't have the money to. We visited Covent Garden and had a really nice lunch. Visited a book binding shop which Vicky Martin was dying to go to. The had a nice pint in the pub and headed back to Tate Britain to be picked up to embark on a very sleepy journey home.
We also visited the likes of the London Graphic Centre, loads of things in there that I could of bought yet I just didn't have the money to. We visited Covent Garden and had a really nice lunch. Visited a book binding shop which Vicky Martin was dying to go to. The had a nice pint in the pub and headed back to Tate Britain to be picked up to embark on a very sleepy journey home.
Friday, 13 February 2009
Mike Ryan Talk // Take 1
As I missed the one minute presentation as I was out of Bournemouth. Mike Ryan gave me and one of my peers a 2 to 1 talk on how the project was going so far and how we could kick start ourselves into moving forward. He liked my idea and thought it be best for me to look into separate aspects of the world we live in to influence me with my work.
As my professional project is to do with the fashion industry I am going to have to look into the ways the recession has affected the shopping market. Whether prices have changed much.
Magazines, cut out as many appropriate material as I can find and annotate, it may be expensive but it will count for a nice part of my research. Also look into the higher market, such as companies like Gucci, Armani, Hugo Boss, D&G. Find out why they are more expensive than high street companies. The sophistication of the higher prices companies. Analise anything and everything.
Come up with various possibilities for the name of the company I am going to create. Possible get my peers to decide on a final.
Most of all, step away from what I know and push myself further than I have ventured, hopefully it will pay off.
As my professional project is to do with the fashion industry I am going to have to look into the ways the recession has affected the shopping market. Whether prices have changed much.
Magazines, cut out as many appropriate material as I can find and annotate, it may be expensive but it will count for a nice part of my research. Also look into the higher market, such as companies like Gucci, Armani, Hugo Boss, D&G. Find out why they are more expensive than high street companies. The sophistication of the higher prices companies. Analise anything and everything.
Come up with various possibilities for the name of the company I am going to create. Possible get my peers to decide on a final.
Most of all, step away from what I know and push myself further than I have ventured, hopefully it will pay off.
Thursday, 5 February 2009
Professional Project//Final Major Project
On the 29th January we were given our latest and final project of the Visual Communication course. This project was to be extremely personal. The Professional Project draws together my practical and professional knowledge of my chosen specialist subject area and provides the opportunity to plan and produce the practical work required to the highest professional standard, either working to a live or simulated professional brief. The brief will reflect industry standards and the area(s) of practice in which I would like to concentrate professionally after completion of the course. The unit requires me to consider all logistical and organisational aspects of the brief and to define my proposed solution in a Learning Agreement.
The work will also be displayed in the end-of-course exhibition. The Project thus not only draws
together my creative and practical knowledge and skills, but also presents my best possible
work to a public and professional audience.
Aims
A1: To consolidate your creativity and practical skills in response to a ‘live’ or simulated
professional brief.
Stick to what you are good at!
A2: To develop your creativity and your knowledge and understanding of professional
practice.
Research into design companies and appropriate media
A3: To develop and produce a professional standard of creative work in response to a ‘live’ or
simulated brief.
Make sure I keep up the high, professional standards
A4: To prepare you for employment, freelance work or further study.
My chosen career subject.
Learning Outcomes
LO1:
Demonstrate a professional standard of creativity and practical ability, including:
• Work that is technically comparable to that made within a specified genre.
• Work that shows an awareness of contemporary trends, styles and
subject matter, within commercial contexts.
• Work that shows a high degree of creativity and aesthetic judgement.
Identify the genre that I am working to. Appropriate research - current, past etc
LO2:
Demonstrate a professional ability to plan your time and your work, including:
• Project time planning.
• Working successfully with others in the production of creative outcomes.
Take variables into account, timetable, feedback, client interaction
LO3:
Respond appropriately to the demands of a professional/self initiated brief, including:
• Appropriate creative outcomes to industry/work related briefs.
Make sure I stick to my own brief.
Present it as to a client.
Leave 2 - 3 weeks to print.
Keep the brief very broad! Leaving room for change.
Look at London Graphics Centre.
IDEAS
• Hotel branding and architectural design
• Car Design - Re-design an old model
• Some type of Photography
• Web Design
• Font Development
• Branding
• Identity
• Rebrand Top Gear, Idents - Channel 4
• Fashion? - Brand Development:
The work will also be displayed in the end-of-course exhibition. The Project thus not only draws
together my creative and practical knowledge and skills, but also presents my best possible
work to a public and professional audience.
Aims
A1: To consolidate your creativity and practical skills in response to a ‘live’ or simulated
professional brief.
Stick to what you are good at!
A2: To develop your creativity and your knowledge and understanding of professional
practice.
Research into design companies and appropriate media
A3: To develop and produce a professional standard of creative work in response to a ‘live’ or
simulated brief.
Make sure I keep up the high, professional standards
A4: To prepare you for employment, freelance work or further study.
My chosen career subject.
Learning Outcomes
LO1:
Demonstrate a professional standard of creativity and practical ability, including:
• Work that is technically comparable to that made within a specified genre.
• Work that shows an awareness of contemporary trends, styles and
subject matter, within commercial contexts.
• Work that shows a high degree of creativity and aesthetic judgement.
Identify the genre that I am working to. Appropriate research - current, past etc
LO2:
Demonstrate a professional ability to plan your time and your work, including:
• Project time planning.
• Working successfully with others in the production of creative outcomes.
Take variables into account, timetable, feedback, client interaction
LO3:
Respond appropriately to the demands of a professional/self initiated brief, including:
• Appropriate creative outcomes to industry/work related briefs.
Make sure I stick to my own brief.
Present it as to a client.
Leave 2 - 3 weeks to print.
Keep the brief very broad! Leaving room for change.
Look at London Graphics Centre.
IDEAS
• Hotel branding and architectural design
• Car Design - Re-design an old model
• Some type of Photography
• Web Design
• Font Development
• Branding
• Identity
• Rebrand Top Gear, Idents - Channel 4
• Fashion? - Brand Development:
- Logo
- Website
- Stationery
- Clothing Design
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
Catell Ronca & Hayley Potter
This is a very outdated post that should have been up ages ago, but there you go! On Monday 5th January an Illustrator named Catell Ronca came in to give us a lecture on illustration and freelancing your work. Here are the notes:
• Define your market
• Research potential clients - Writers and Artist yearbook
• Address the correct person
• Self promotion! - How special are you?
• Think outside the box
• Tiny little books
• Feedback sheet
• Create a website
• Illustration Mindo, corroflot
• Network - Keep in contact with people
• Get commissioned - confirm commission in writing. Stating the fee and © your name.
Show your portfolio (Hardcopy)
• Relevant work
• Commissioned work at the front
• Work you are proud of
• Experimental work at the back
• Maximum A3 portfolio
• No more than 20 pieces
• Business Cards
• Who can the Art Director recommend
Pricing
• What will the piece be used for?
• Is it a big client?
• Circulation
• Always do an invoice!
• Paid within 30 days
On Friday 30th January 2009, an illustrator named Hayley Potter came in to give us a talk on her work and how to promote ourselves in the industry.
Young Illustrator
Graduated in 2007
'Four Letters of Love'
'Don't Panick'
Draw what inspires you and never get rid of any work
Overall I learnt quite a few helpful tips from Catell's talk and will put them in place when it comes to it.
• Define your market
• Research potential clients - Writers and Artist yearbook
• Address the correct person
• Self promotion! - How special are you?
• Think outside the box
• Tiny little books
• Feedback sheet
• Create a website
• Illustration Mindo, corroflot
• Network - Keep in contact with people
• Get commissioned - confirm commission in writing. Stating the fee and © your name.
Show your portfolio (Hardcopy)
• Relevant work
• Commissioned work at the front
• Work you are proud of
• Experimental work at the back
• Maximum A3 portfolio
• No more than 20 pieces
• Business Cards
• Who can the Art Director recommend
Pricing
• What will the piece be used for?
• Is it a big client?
• Circulation
• Always do an invoice!
• Paid within 30 days
On Friday 30th January 2009, an illustrator named Hayley Potter came in to give us a talk on her work and how to promote ourselves in the industry.
Young Illustrator
Graduated in 2007
'Four Letters of Love'
'Don't Panick'
Draw what inspires you and never get rid of any work
Overall I learnt quite a few helpful tips from Catell's talk and will put them in place when it comes to it.
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