Leeds College of Art BA (Hons) ILLUSTRATION OUIL603 Extended Practice
Level
06
Credits 60
STUDIO PRACTICE Statement of Intent Name
Amber Kaplan
Date
JAN 2017
Blog Address a-kaplan1417.blogspot.co.uk
Rationale ORIGINAL // October 2016 // I want to improve my technical skills in print processes, I need to practice the print processes I want to improve in - for me this is lino and monoprint (though I am also interested in screenprint). I also want to continue doing papercut and mixed media pieces and exploring new ways to communicate the tone of voice I am developing. I need to find out more about packaging and branding as I am somewhat interested in creating illustration for packaging - particularly for indie brands, and I have an interest in makeup. So maybe makeup packaging. I want to try it that's for sure. I don't want to overcomplicate any of my briefs, or do something I'm not particularly interested in to jump through hoops, as I will make something I am unhappy with and I want to make good art. This was my downfall last year. Simple ideas can be good. UPDATED // JANUARY 2017 // My tone of voice has developed since my original statement of intent. I still want to improve my technical skills in print processes, though not necessarily just print. Using print processes as a technique as part of my work, to edit digitally, collage, create texture etc, as I am finding that my work is most successful when I am using a mixture of media. Continue development with papercut within the monstergirls one a week brief. Time Management is key – I have hit deadlines but fallen behind with my one a week brief, I need to get back on it. THOROUGH RESEARCH OF: Techniques, artists, media, stuff I want to do, stuff that inspires me, relevant research for projects (Music, film etc)
Themes / Subjects ORIGINAL // OCTOBER 2016// Spooky Stuff Monsters etc Pagan Holidays Music / Live Events / CD's / Album Art Books Adult fiction / fantasy / not childrens books / not editorial work