Study Task 1: Who Am I? Why Am I Here?
5 things I have learned so far on the programme
A range of digital software techniques using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
How to animate a GIF using Adobe Photoshop
How to plan, print and assemble a finished book product using Adobe InDesign
Blogging research, interests, activities and critical reflection of my own practice and progress
A range of printmaking techniques
The theory behind composition and how to apply this to my own work
How to animate a GIF using Adobe Photoshop
How to plan, print and assemble a finished book product using Adobe InDesign
Blogging research, interests, activities and critical reflection of my own practice and progress
A range of printmaking techniques
The theory behind composition and how to apply this to my own work
5 things that I want to know more about
MY OWN PRACTICE - What I want to achieve as an illustrator. My own voice, style, and approach to illustration that I am proud of and excited to create.
Self promotion and networking
How to take my practice out into the industry? What is the best path to follow? How to get noticed? - Competitions, volunteer work, exhibitions, social media and internships?
A wider range of career opportunities/paths I could go down when pursuing illustration as a career. Illustration agencies? Freelance work?
How to get into the urban/underground scene, e.g: Festival artwork, music label artwork, DJ music visuals, skateboarding brands, graffiti, stickers, club flyers etc.
5 skills that I think are my strengths
Ideas generation
Attention to detail and quality
Using a range of media
Challenging myself whilst stepping outside of the box and my comfort zone
Time management, organisation and dedication
Self promotion and networking
How to take my practice out into the industry? What is the best path to follow? How to get noticed? - Competitions, volunteer work, exhibitions, social media and internships?
A wider range of career opportunities/paths I could go down when pursuing illustration as a career. Illustration agencies? Freelance work?
How to get into the urban/underground scene, e.g: Festival artwork, music label artwork, DJ music visuals, skateboarding brands, graffiti, stickers, club flyers etc.
5 skills that I think are my strengths
Ideas generation
Attention to detail and quality
Using a range of media
Challenging myself whilst stepping outside of the box and my comfort zone
Time management, organisation and dedication
5 things that I want to improve
Confidence in own skills/abilities
Digital software skills and tablet work
Time management and being satisfied with the work I create
Colour theory and how to make an image its absolute best using a good knowledge of colour
I feel I can improve in all areas including the use of a variety of media.
Time management and being satisfied with the work I create
Colour theory and how to make an image its absolute best using a good knowledge of colour
I feel I can improve in all areas including the use of a variety of media.
5 practitioners that demonstrate your interest in illustration
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| Mr Penfold |
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| Hattie Newman |
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| Hattie Newman |
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| Mr Gauky |
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Yulia Brodskaya
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| Carson Ellis |
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| Arthur Rackham |
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| Eyvind Earle |
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| Ray Morimura |
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| Claire Scully |
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| Claire Scully |
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| rekaone |
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| rekaone |
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| rekaone |
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| Phlegm |
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| Drew Millward |
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| Koyamori - Maruti Bitamin |
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| Koyamori - Maruti Bitamin |
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| Koyamori - Maruti Bitamin |
5 websites/online resources that demonstrate your areas of interest within the creative industries
Juxtapose http://www.juxtapoz.com/
Colossal http://www.thisiscolossal.com/
AOI http://www.theaoi.com/
Its Nice That http://www.itsnicethat.com/
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/
Instagram https://instagram.com/