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Sojung Kim Designer/ Illustrator sojungdraws@gmail.com kimsojung.wordpress.com 07804 039 167

Education

Employment

MA Illustration Pathway Arts University College at Bournemouth Oct. 2011 - Sep. 2012

Learning & Teaching Conference “Parrot” In Arts University College at Bournemouth Reportage illustrator 11. Jul. 2011

Study Abroad Program Arts University College at Bournemouth Oct. 2010 - Jun. 2011

CV

I have four years work experience as a graphic designer in South Korea.

I originally studied for a degree in Visual Communication Design and I recently completed studies for a MA in Illustration from Arts University College at Bournemouth.

Over the last 6 years, my practice has been in the areas of editorial and publication design as well as design education for children.

I am used to both working alone and in teams, directing and generating design elements including illustration and photographs.

BFA Visual Communication Design Hong-Ik University, Seoul, S. Korea Mar. 2001 - Feb. 2006

Language • Ielts 7.0/ 9.0 (Dec. 2008) • Eju Japanese Language Test 386/ 400 (Jun. 2006)

IT Skills • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Indesign • Adobe Premier • Adobe Aftereffect • Quark Express

Arts & Culture Education Program Development For Korean Arts & Culture Education Service Researcher/ Designer Mar. - Nov. 2009 Design Education Project “Designcook” Researcher/ Designer/ Tutor Operated by Agi Books/ Supported by Korea Design Foundation Mar. - Dec. 2008 Children’s Monthly Magazine “Goraeya” Designer in Chief Sep. 2006 - Jan. 2008 The Hope Institute Intern in Department of Public Design May - Jun 2006 Design Education Magazine “Saeya” Guest writer 2003 - 2006

Exhibitions

Other Relevant Experience

“Dust” Exhibition Arts University College at Bournemouth Sep. 2012

“Design Research School” Workshop Research on City and Design Supported by KT&G Design Academy Sep. 2007 - Mar. 2008

“Out Of Sight” Exhibition In Wilkinson’s Car Park, Winton, Bournemouth Oct. 2011 “Bespoke - Love” Exhibition In Cafe Boscanova, Bournemouth Feb. 2011 “Bespoke” Exhibition In Cafe Boscanova, Bournemouth Nov. 2010

“Schoolbook*Design*Imagination” Workshop Korean Textbook Design Team Leader Jul. 2004 - May 2005 “Xd_8” Workshop For Young Designers Hongik University + Beijing University of Arts Jun. 2004 “Xd_4” Workshop For Young Designers Hongik University + Musashino University + Beijing University of Arts Jun. 2002

Publications Referees “The Blue Boy” Picture book Aug. 2012 “Red Mermaid” Picture book May 2012 “Wish You Were Here” Postcard competition catalogue May 2012 “Peculiar Bliss” Issue 9 Apr. 2012 “The Secret Zine” Dec. 2011 “Alkoholik Robotik” Issue 4 Apr. 2011

Lisa Richardson The Arts University College at Bournemouth, Wallisdown, Poole, Dorset Hyeoksoo Kwon 66 Kaywondaehangno(Naeson-Dong), Uiwang-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea

고래가그랬어는

고래동무는

2003년 창간한 어린이 교양지입니다. 옛날 <새소

고래동무는 서민지역 초등 도서관과 공부방에 고

년> <어깨동무>처럼 재미있는 잡지지만, 다른 점

래가그랬어를 보내주는 단체입니다. 현재 전국초

은 상업적이지 않다는 것입니다. 고래가그랬어는

등분교 5백 곳과 서민지역 공부방 1백여 곳에 매

일찌감치 '경쟁력 있는 상품'으로만 길러지는 우리

달 고래를 보내주고 있습니다. 고래동무의 첫 목표

아이들과 함께 이웃과 더불어 자연과 더불어 사는

는 읍면 이하 지역과 도시서민지역 초등학교 도서

삶의 가치를 일깨우는, 세상에서 하나뿐인 어린이

관과 공부방 2천 곳에 꼬박꼬박 고래가그랬어를

교양지입니다.

보내는 것입니다.

고래가 꿈꾸는 세상,

고.꿈.세로 오세요. 고래 독자님들의 온라인 모임 고•꿈•세가 있어요. 네이버 카페 고래가 꿈꾸는 세상……. 아이와 함께 고래를 읽으며 고래가 꿈꾸는 세상에 대해 이야기를 나누고 있어요. 어떻게 하면 더 많은 아이들이 고래를 만날 수 있을까 생각을 나누고 있어요.

솔직하고 정직한 책인 것 같아서 좋아요. …이런 책이 있어야 우리에게 '선택의 자유'라는 것이 생길 것 같습니다. 요즘 어떤 어린이 책이든 집어 들면 표지에 써 있잖아요. “특목고로 가는 지름길” ←이런 책을 선택하지 않을 수 있는 자유가 필요합니다. 닉네임 똘망소년 님의 글

고•꿈•세는 진짜 행복하게 사는 게 무엇인지, 우리 아이가 행복한 세상은 어떤 세상인지 고민을 나누는 곳이랍니다.

고•꿈•세에서 고래가 꿈꾸는 ‘행복한 세상’의 실마리를 찾아보세요. 그리고 독자님 스스로 하나의 실마리가 되어 주세요. http://cafe.naver.com/dreamwhale.cafe

Gorae (The Whale) Editorial design Sep. 2006 - Jan. 2008 Gorae is a monthly magazine for children.

I designed 15 issues and promotion materials, directing cartoons, illustrations and photographs.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Talk About Bullying Editorial design + illustration Sep. 2007 This was an interview article of children who had experiences of bullying or being bullied.

Photographs of interviewees could not be used in order to protect their privacy; instead, I made the illustrations of Bullied Bear to represent how children felt about the matter.

When Letters were Pictures Book design Aug. 2008 This is childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s typography workbook developed for a design education program.

As a researcher/ designer of the project, I participated in writing and designing the book as well as leading the workshop for children.

Anger is My Friend Book design Sep. 2008 This is childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book about anger developed for a workshop with an art therapist.

It is designed to enable various activities about managing negative emotions.

Rubber Shoes Book design Oct. 2008 This book is a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workbook designed for a multidisciplinary education program.

Using the shoes as the main theme, the book explores the area of art, history, culture, social studies and so on.

The Blue Boy Book design + illustration Aug. 2012 This is a story about diversity and acceptance.

The colours against grey-scale background were used to visualise the differences and discrimination effectively; Rotis Semi-serif font was used to represent the theme of fitting-in.

Hongshim Tour Identity + book design Jan. 2008 Hongshim Tour was the name for a trip to Holy Land organised by Fr. Daniel Hong.

I designed the Logo, guidebook and T-shirt.

A bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face was used in the logo to represent Fr. Hong whose nickname was Teddy Bear; Pink colour for the logo was chosen by the group members who were mostly young women in their 20-30s.

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A Souvenir from Holy Land Book design Feb. 2008 I made this book using my own writing and photos after travelling to Israel during Gaza Conflict.

The incidents greatly affected the journey and the tension was reflected in my design.

The Picture of Dorian Gray Book design + illustration Oct. 2010 These illustrations were made for the ‘Interpretation of Text’ unit I took at AUCB. The brief was to make images and cover design for Folio Society’s new edition of the book.

Red Mermaid Book design + illustration May. 2012 A picture book about my birthmark, port-wine stain.

The illustrations were made to resemble the colour and style of the birthmark.

The book was digitally printed and hand-bound.

Come and See Invitation design + illustration Feb. 2011 Invitation cards for an ordination.

The client, Fr. Paul Nah, chose the phrase â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come and seeâ&#x20AC;? from the bible to be the motto of his life as a catholic priest.

The illustration is based on his reflection and my visual interpretation about the phrase.

Now I am Coming to You Invitation design + illustration Feb. 2011 Invitation cards for an ordination.

The client, Fr. Thomas Jin, chose the phrase â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now I am coming to youâ&#x20AC;? from the bible to be the motto of his life as a catholic priest.

The illustration is based on his reflection and my visual interpretation about the phrase.

Wedding Sketchbook Book design + illustration Jul. 2011 This is a booklet designed as a record of a wedding.

I made drawings during the wedding of a friend and later digitally edited the sketchbook. the book was given as a wedding gift to the couple after digitally printed and hand-bound.

Perfect Skin Illustration Feb. 2012 These are documentary illustrations about skin.

Through interviewing and making portraits of young women who have different skin conditions, the project questioned the meaning of beauty.

Catholic Youth Bible Group Identity design May 2009 Catholic Youth Bible Group is one of the largest religious organisation for young catholics in Korea.

I designed the identity system to reflect the motto and vision of the group.

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Beans House Identity design Aug. 2010 Beans house is a cafe/ roastery in korea.

I designed the logo and applications including the business cards, service coupons and packaging.

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Touch Me Animation Jun. 2011 This is an animation about bodily communication through skin and touch.

I used Adobe Aftereffect and Premier to edit my original ink drawings.