September 2nd 2010
calling all new second years……. Posted by: sophie
SHARPEN YOUR PENCILS
SIT UP STRAIGHT
PAY ATTENTION
Meet Mark and Sophie
FIRST TAUGHT DAY IS
TUESDAY 21st SEPTEMBER AT 10.30am in STUDIO 201
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ENROL!
We want you to see some shows before you come back
- we will post these up on the blog early next week.
See you soon.
August 21st 2010
‘The Tribe’ is Here! Posted by: Tom
Do you want to be an Entrepreneur or a successful Artist, Designer, Writer or Musician?
‘The Tribe’ is a place where anyone can submit any idea, project, product or artistic creation to be developed and produced. It follows very simple rules and is fully democratic: ‘The Tribe’ can secure your success and make sure you don’t lost time and money. We only launch new projects and invest in them once the community helps you reach your ‘break-even’ point.
The Competition
‘The Tribe’ will be holding regular competitions to encourage ‘Tribers’ to generate new ideas, concepts and artistic projects. The first competition is a worldwide design competition that will be launched on the 22nd August. The competition will involve creating exciting designs for T-shirts, Bags and any other merchandise.
To Join the tribe now and for more information please visit:
http://www.thetrib-e.com/home/
July 14th 2010
Last Typographic Circle talk of the season Posted by: sal
Paul Davis is speaking next Thursday 22nd July 2010 at JWT.
“Davis lives and works in London and has won numerous awards for his work. His website designed by AIG won an honorable Webby. He is the drawings editor of the quarterly publication The Drawbridge…”
Go to http://www.typocircle.com/events/paul-davis/ for more details.
June 30th 2010
YOUR 3RD YEAR AHEAD – QUICK WORDS: Posted by: mike
Dear soon – to – be 3rd Years.
Take a last look around.
This is a small message from your new Year Group Leaders, Luke Pendrell and Mike Nicholson.
While there will be structural changes/redesign here at the course blog over the Summer Break, please flick the switch in your heads and reset them too to check the 3rd Year blog after your holidays, travels, whatever else you have planned.
You will find vital notices there from early September that will set you up /set the tone/set the agenda for the final year of your course.
We will be using this as a primary source of information, discussion and dissemination, so you need to get used to it. The blog is factored into the newly-designed 3rd Year in the revalidated course document and proved a very productive part of what we achieved with the recently-departed graduates last year.
You know it makes sense.
Have a great break, everyone.
Gather your energies, ideas and resources – all will be needed from September!
Best,
Luke and Mike
June 17th 2010
Thank you Posted by: sal
A BIG thank you to all who took part in helping to put up the show, especially Asako who also helped to take it down as well. There was lots of discussion and thoughts about next year as a result.
And also ‘thank you’ to those creating work for the ‘Work in Progress show’. It was a big success and very well received.
June 17th 2010
Airside are speaking for the Typographic Circle Posted by: sal
Airside are speaking for the Typographic Circle at JWT next Thursday 24th June, 7pm. Get there at 6.30pm (not before) for a drink before the talk and a chance to meet and talk with others from the industry.
See http://www.typocircle.com/ for details and how to book tickets.
June 7th 2010
Monday morning of show week Posted by: melissa
Today we are loading the van ready for tomorrow. Anybody in the vicinity please come and lend a hand.
Tomorrow (Tuesday 8th June) we meet at 11.00am at The Bargehouse to unload the van and set up the ‘work in progress’ show. Please be prompt and wear sensible clothes and footwear.
The process of documenting the setting up of the show starts tomorrow so bring in the equipment you need.
http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=22+Barge+House+St%2C+London+SE1+9QS&countryCode=GB
June 4th 2010
Notice Posted by: sal
From 1 July all the Epsom library Open Access computer machines are being reformatted. Please make sure you have all your work backed up as all hard drives will be wiped! This also applies to computers in the Graphics area.
June 2nd 2010
WORK IN PROGRESS SHOW Posted by: ally
The ‘work-in-progress show’ is open to year 0, 1st & 2nd year students from GD and GDNM.
Third floor of the Barge House, Oxo Tower, London.
The opportunity for students from these years to show work is a new and exciting addition to the degree show.
We have never done this before, it is experimental and new and we ask you to work with us.
The nature of this show has changed from the initial idea of proposals and display of work into a live work in progress show.
We have had to think quickly and adapt our ideas in response to an exciting proposal from Vaughan Oliver. We appreciate your commitment so far and we have confidence that you will understand this adaptation from the original call for work to this more exciting and dynamic event which sets out to engage/involve the audience of the show in a new and exciting way.
Following Tuesday’s meeting, we have considered some of your concerns and thanks to Tony Meyer you can now submit films to be considered for the showreel. If you are interested in doing this you need to get your work to Tony in GDNM by 4.00pm on Thursday 3rd June.
This show is an optional extra curricular activity and we invite you to seize this opportunity and engage.
We would like you to know that tutors are also committed to helping you to make this show a success and like real industry experiences, we have had to think on our feet and adapt to changing circumstances such as space allocation, health and safety requirements, resources restrictions, budget and timetable changes and personal commitments.
THE SHOW:
What you need to think about: Think about which processes you wish to use. We have been working today to supply you with an A3 printer and paper, external hard drive, scanner and two digital projectors and A1 cartridge paper. We suggest you bring your own USB stick, laptop, camera, drawing equipment and any other materials you may need.
Day 1, Tuesday 8th June
We will begin by meeting on the third floor of the Barge House at 11.00am. We will need to set up and establish a creative laboratory in which to create and show work. How we work within this space is really important and requires your commitment to make the show a success. Please arrive by 11am prompt.
Day 2, Wednesday 9th June
Vaughan Oliver arrives hot off the plane from New York to brief you. Be punctual and get to the venue by 11am. Expect a long but exciting day.
Day 3, Thursday 10th June
More working on projects right ready for your audience and through to the end of the private view at 9.30pm. (Industry private view only).
Day 4, Friday 11th June
Vaughan works with you to conclude project. Rota of invidulation of show by participants.
Day 5&6, Sat 12th/Sun 13th June
Invidulation of show by participants. Open viewing by friends and family. Invite people to see what you have been upto.
Day 7
Take Show down.
Please email Ally (First year tutor) if you have not already told us that you are interested in participating: awaller.t1@ucreative.ac.uk
Here is a picture of the space…
Melissa and Ally
June 1st 2010
Memory sticks to pick up Posted by: sal
Nick Jameson and Ian Mackenzie. Please collect your memory sticks from Sallyanne in the Graphics Office before 8th June. Thanks
