Create Magazine 2019 by East Sussex College

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The front cover for this issue was illustrated by Charlotte Rose, a local illustrator and ex student of the college. You can find out more about Charlotte on page 18. Welcome to the eighth issue of the Create Magazine, which is designed for students, by students. Create magazine aims to showcase everything that the university centre has to offer by giving you an insight to our creative courses, teachers, students and our lovely local town Hastings.

The creative courses at the Hastings Campus for the University Centre Hastings are:

BA (Hons) Designer Maker BA (Hons) Fine Art Practice BA (Hons) Visual Communication: Graphic Design BA (Hons) Visual Communication: Illustration BA (Hons) Visual Communication: Photography BA (Hons) Animation Art & Practice

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MAKE READY STUDIO

TOWNER GALLERY

INTERVIEW: LISA HASSAN

STATION PLAZA FITNESS

INTERVIEW: CHARLOTTE ROSE

THE PRINZ OF PRINT

ST MARY IN THE CASTLE

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HASTINGS CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY

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UCH GUEST SPEAKERS

FACILITIES ON CAMPUS

PREPARING FOR UNI

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STUDY BY THE SEASIDE

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contents INSTAGRAM WORTHY

INHALE EXHALE

WHY ART MATTERS

DE LA WARR PAVILION

THE A-Z OF UCH

GRAB A BITE: LOCAL PLACES TO EAT

CREDITS & THANKS

More information about these and other courses are available at: https://www.universitycentrehastings.ac.uk/courses

Writers & Designers: Maria Bayley, Poppy Car ter, Hannah Fisher, Dylan Girardeau, Krisztian Haluska, Katherine Penny & Ben Spencer.

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SIDE Hastings has a lot more to offer than youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find on Google. Imagine getting a degree for much less, in a more relaxed environment, in a brand new university centre by the seaside. If you are still undecided here is what some of our foreign students had to say about studying here...

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Why did you decide to come to Hastings? “I liked Hastings and the seaside. I was sure that I didn’t want to go to London. London is expensive and too overwhelming. I wanted a more relaxing student life.” Mali “I saw the college and was impressed. I liked how it looked, also I was interested in typography, and I heard that there are lessons for that here.” Sophie

How do you find living here? “I find it quite nice as I have lived here before and I can see a lot of improvements since the last time I lived in Hastings. The college looks very modern, the higher education classrooms are nice.” Mali “I love it as it’s near the sea, it’s so different and it’s not as depressing as living in a big city, to me it feels spacious. I feel at home and living here is pretty similar as in other European countries.” Sophie

What was your first Is there anything from impression of Hastings? your culture that you How do you find it? want to be implemented “People were friendly. I felt here? like a foreigner but didn’t get any negative attention.” Mali “I liked the nice view from the classroom, and the old town looked nice too.” Sophie

Is education different in the UK compared to your home? “The teachers are more involved with the students, they give better advice in order to inspire us… we can talk to the teachers in a less formal and direct way, it is less intimidating and friendlier.” Mali “The first difference is how we are marked, in Switzerland it’s 1-6, 6 is best, the passing level is higher and seems stricter in Switzerland. Here it is more friendly.” Sophie

“In Japan, things tend to be strict, everything is in order and I think a little bit of that way of thinking wouldn’t hurt anyone. It might be more stressful, but it helps you to push forward and get things done.” Mali “In Switzerland, girls can’t wear revealing clothes and short skirts like they do here, and we can’t go outside in pyjamas either. People should take more care in how they dress.” Sophie

Is there anything from the English culture that you would like to see implemented in your home country? “I feel like a lot of people are individualistic here in the UK, which can have pros and cons but as a graphic design student, I think it’s very important to have that individuality and strong opinions. We definitely lack that in Japan.” Mali “I want people to be more open-minded, and it would be cool to have big events like Bonfire & Mayday. In England girls can wear whatever they want, they are free to express themselves, in Switzerland, it is not allowed.” Sophie

Why did UCH stand out to you? “There are only 6 students here, we are free to collaborate with students from other HE courses. This allows more one to one time with teachers, these are the biggest benefits.” Mali “I know that in Brighton Uni there are a lot more students compared to Hastings which leads to less time with teachers and less access to resources.” Sophie

What are your favourite things/places about Hastings? “My favourite thing about Hastings is the Seafront. It’s nice to see the Sea from the classrooms. I feel inspired whenever I look out the window.” Sophie “I wasn’t always living in Hastings, I moved here many years ago, and at first, it seemed small, but now I know that I could not live in London. The Sea, the fresh air, and the people are friendly here.” Mali As a fellow student myself, I love being able to see the sea whenever I want, it is a few minutes by foot from where I live. My friends who study in London have classes that are 100-150 students. I have the confidence of going into my university centre and knowing the teachers will always have time for me. I don’t even have to buy an expensive laptop as we all have plenty of iMac. There are several benefits of being here, besides the lower university costs, and lower cost of living compared to London or Brighton. 5

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WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR UNIVERSITY? THIS QUESTION MAY LINGER IN YOUR MIND... A LOT! HOPEFULLY, THIS ARTICLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN YOUR QUEST FOR BEING PREPARED! It all depends on the specific course you

UCH is here for you. University can be a

are studying, so your options may vary. If

dramatic change for everyone, especially if

you have begun from college, for example

it’s your first time. Think of it like college

an art degree, Chances are you have

with more of a professional environment, a

already compiled your own portfolio with

chance to take on the career you want and

work you have produced over the course

to follow your aspirations.

of time. To keep you in the right direction,

Currently in the thinking stage with planning? UCH offer a large amount of support to guide you in the right direction. University, to me, felt like a fresh start, you meet new people, learn more, and are faced with a wide variety of opportunities. So don’t worry if you aren’t prepared the second you start. If it is preparing for a university you are worrying about, this article should be the answer to your problems. A good idea is to start with making a list of things you would potentially need while on your chosen course. It’s suggested to make lists if you are feeling stressed.

What about accommodation? Hastings accomodation is a small univeristy, in comparison to many others. Hasting's accommodation has a quality over quantity approach to student life. It has not been built in the masses. The accommodation provider, 'Lets2Share', is a sustainable property organisation that turns unused buildings into new living and work spaces, restaurants and bars with a 'New York style'. Hastings provides you with a range of warm and welcoming rooms that will feel a lot more like home. Ranging from 3-8 bedrooms, these shared accommodations are already furnished and equipped.

Where can I find essentials?

Transport and Parking?

Websites like Amazon are a great place for affordable and reliable, new or second-hand books. It could be a good thing to look into especially if it’s relating to your course. Materials are something you could always discuss with your tutors if you are unsure.

Travelling to and from university can be a struggle, although if planned accordingly it can be tackled with ease. If you are planning on travelling by bus, the majority of bus routes lead directly to the train station which is right next door to the university.

During my time at university, I was recommended places for professional standard portfolios, from display books to carry cases, along with a wide selection of high-quality sketchbooks and notebooks.You could try websites like CassArt or London Graphics if it’s a portfolio you are after.

Parking can be an issue to think about, but you can find nearby parking facilities in Priory Meadow (£5.50 for the whole day) or next to the train station car park across from the Uni (again, £5.50 for the whole day) or off street parking which is a 15 minute walk away (not guaranteed a space).

If it’s informational books you are after, you don’t necessarily have to go and spend a large amount. An on-site library can be found at UCH. The town centre is only a 30 second walk away, with a selection of handy shops to choose from such as Waterstone's and The Works. They will provide a range of art essentials and stationery.You can also find second hand book shops in the Old Town, which is approximatley a 5-10 minute walk away from the campus.

For more information, visit the UCH website. This will also take you through to the 'Lets2Share' website, where you can get further details on student accommodation. 7

HASTINGS ON THE ‘GRAM’

Hastings is packed with picturesque locations and has plenty more than meets the eye. Events take place throughout the year in Hastings, so it’s rare to find boredom in a town so full of history. It is truly beautiful, with or without using a filter. Listed below are the top places to get your Instagram worthy snaps.

WEST HILL A recommended location for its breath-taking views, it’s likely to be found on Instagram already. The West Hill view pans from the Fisherman huts, town arcades, amusements and the seafront at first glance. Besides the view, the location offers an on-site cafe and a lift facility, for mobility access. (Only open seasonally and weekends).

OLD TOWN The Old Town portrays a refreshing outlook to Hastings historic past. Filled with mystical lanes and passages, you will feel like you’re in a fairy tale. Like the America Ground, the streets are cobbled and narrow. With fresh sea air through your hair you can visit the fishing huts whilst eating fresh seafood. The Old Town is packed with antique shops, book shops, cafes and street art, as well as broad choice of pubs and restaurants, a great place for a pub crawl. There are old and mysterious antiques around every corner.

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THE BEACH The seaside is what we live and breathe here in Hastings. The beach is very Instagramable worthy. With an abundance of seagulls, who have every intention of sharing your chips; this is an amusing photo opportunity. Along the front, you also have amusement parades, Hastings Contemporary, an aquarium, crazy golf and the annual fun fair. The beach is thriving in the summer, so there is plenty to do. By contrast, it is a perfect location to de-stress, the sea has many healing properties. As well as it is another great opportunity to go for a dip or soak up the sun (Remember sunscreen!). If you love going to the beach, whether to have fun or chill out, Hastings has got that covered.

AMERICA GROUND Located just a few yards from the town centre and the university with a history dating back to the 1800s, the America Ground is a hidden beauty spot. With its beautiful architecture, cobbled streets and charming shops, this has many photogenic spots to visit. The old library and a beautiful church are also located here.

ALEXANDRA PARK Named after the Princess of Wales, the entirety of the park could just as easily capture your attention with its natural scenery along with a cafĂŠ. From tree boulevards, to open greens to zen-like gardens it is a great place to go out for a picnic, hang out with friends and to take some time out of the day to meditate. If you have an eye for nature photography, Alexandra Park is filled with an abundance of potential nature snaps. The park is very calming and is a very attractive area in Hastings.

Hastings is built upon its remarkable history, making it a very iconic and characterful area. You can check out the following Instagram page called #Hastingsisokay, where you can find many interesting photos of and around Hastings, as well as keep up to date with upcoming events. Follow us! @create.hastings 9

FACILITIES ON CAMPUS 10

FINE ART AND ILLUSTRATION STUDIOS: Home to UCH on Level 5. Open space and panoramic views. MacOSX suites. DARKROOM/PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS: These can be used for media purposes such as films, stills and fine art.

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PLAZA ART SUPPLIES: is on the ground floor, providing all the art supplies that you

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE: Located on the second floor of the campus, the LRC hosts a library, group/ individual work spaces and plenty of computers operating Windows 10. There is also a Higher Education/HE room, which is solely for degree students. This room has group seating areas, Macs and PCs and whiteboards. The LRC can also assist with study skills and proof-reading sessions to help you with your research and essay writing.

JIGSAW NURSERY:

might require throughout

If you’re looking for a

your course, offering a 10%

place to study but have the

student discount. It is open

commitment of taking care of

Mon-Fri, 9:00am - 1.30pm.

children, the campus has their

It stocks a broad selection

very own Jigsaw Nursery,

of materials such as

located on the ground floor.

sketchbooks, paint supplies,

Time-saving and convenient.

print-making papers and much more.

FOOD: The ground floor of the campus boasts a variety of places to grab a bite to eat. The cafeteria has a diverse food menu that caters for everybody. If you’re simply seeking your caffeine fix, Coast Coffee can be found next door, with the benefit of cheaper than normal prices! If you are simply craving a baguette with different fillings, Subway can be found next to Coast. If you are seeking something fancier, why not try out the Coast restaurant located on the 1st floor.

GYM: Staying fit and healthy is important, so try out the Station Plaza Gym located on the 1st floor. Either pay £5 for a turn up session or alternatively have a £15 per month student membership (£45 per term). This low price can’t be found anywhere else in Hastings. The gym is open 7 days a week.

Station Plaza

FITNE

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NESS Apart from the obvious health benefits, working out can improve your mental performance as well. Regular exercise can improve parts of our brain responsible for our memory and verbal learning. People of all ages use the gym. It is more focused on fitness, so the atmosphere is less intimidating compared to some of the larger gyms. There are always staff around willing to answer any questions. I managed to talk to Gilberto, the manager of the gym and asked him the following questions...

What is the KP Fit and LBT Course?

LBT, Legs Bums & Tums, targets areas most women want. It is designed more for the female side, but males are also welcome. KP Fit is a conditioning class. It is a class that works on high intensity interval training. Can you tell us about the one to one training?

Can you tell us about the facilities in the gym?

One to one will be 1 hour with a trainer. In that hour you will be assessed, your range of motion is tested, as well as your resistance and endurance, to create a more personalised workout.

The gym is 8 years old, and the equipment is good. We are more focused on fitness and not body building.

Can you tell us about the team?

Are there any classes that you recommend? I recommend all of them because they are designed to hit every part and every muscle. The classes are designed to provide the members with a good full body workout throughout the week if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use the gym, or if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a plan to follow.

I feel our team is designed to work with people of different abilities and ages in the gym. What would be the best time to work out in the gym? For me I prefer working out in the morning, but the quietest time would be between 13:00 - 16:30 specifically.

One of the most recommended facilities of our University is the friendly and affordable Station Plaza Gym. Interview with Gilberto Da Palma Can you give us any tips to improve student health? Be more active, drink less energy drinks, and be more aware of the food choices in and outside the college/uni. Can you give us tips for a healthy lifestyle on a budget? Join the Station Plaza Fitness, we are the cheapest gym in town. If that is not possible, try to do at least 45 minutes of exercises daily, which could be running or a brief walk, and add in some exercises such as body weight lunges, and core exercises such as sit ups and press ups. Exercise at home is for free, you just need to get organised and follow a programme and find a progression for that. Is there anything that stands out in the gym that we should mention? We run this promotion for all the students, that is the cheapest in Hastings, three months for ÂŁ45.

inhale University can be the best time of your life, but it can also be stressful. This can be due to a number of things including the amount of workload you have or trying to balance your social life and studying. Whichever it may be remember you are not alone and we all have moments of stress. Learning how to deal with this will be a skill that you can carry throughout the rest of your days. The Theory of Zen The word Zen is associated with being calm, restful, tranquil, tidy and relaxing. It is also often related to activities such as yoga and meditation. Being Zen is a way to de-stress and tidy the mind; to have a laid-back approach to life. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible to be zen-like all the time but if you can understand the concept and imply this to your mindset your well-being will vastly improve, and stress can be easily dealt with. As well as positively altering your creative thinking, simple techniques will make a difference.

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Avoid Unhealthy Food

Grab Some Fresh Air Going for a walk in a peaceful, calm location is a replenishing way to clear the mind, as well as being a subtle exercise too. If you’re feeling angry, stressed or sad, walking is the best way to calm yourself down.

Remember to Breathe Stress has a bad impact on our physical and mental health. When we get stressed we often don’t breathe properly; the lack of oxygen in our body causes our muscles to tense up, releasing stress hormones. This can then have a negative impact on our mental, emotional and physical health. When the stress suddenly kicks in, remember to inhale and exhale slowly and deeply. Counting to 10 and taking a moment away from your work can also be a useful coping mechanism when you feel like you’re starting to crack under pressure. Take Regular Breaks The worst thing we can do is sit at the computer with a blank mind trying to come up with an idea. In order to assist your creative thinking, taking regular breaks is vital. In fact, when you’re not staring at a blank canvas, ideas are more likely to spring to mind. Grab a book, read the news or watch a TED talk to get inspiration.

The science behind stress eating shows that when the body produces stress hormones like cortisol, it triggers cravings for unhealthy food. Consequently, this can cause weight problems and even more emotional stress. If you are finding you are binge eating, help and advice is never far away. You can get in touch with your local GP, counsellor or even a friend. It’s OK to Make Mistakes The fear of failure can be a big cause of stress. However, making mistakes is what life is all about, learning from an incident and growing from that experience. Learning to embrace them and being able to better our work is crucial.

It’s also another way to find your inner zen. Going for a 30-minute walk has many health benefits. Not only can it help you to relax but it may improve your mood and is exceptionally Whenever you’re next feeling stressed, beneficial for your heart. There are remember to visit Hastings and its some nearby places from the university many beautiful locations. campus where you can walk such as Alexandra Park, East Hill, Hastings Pier and the beach. Take 5 to Meditate You can meditate on a walk, in your lunch break or before you sleep. Again, meditation has many health benefits, and can improve your creative thinking. Doing something as simple as sitting on the beach and listening to the waves from the sea is very calming and uplifting.

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The award winning Hastings Contemporary opened officially in March of 2012 consisting of modern and contemporary British art, along with an substantial range of events. Hastings Contemporary is the home of many temporary exhibitions of well known artists such as Quentin Blake and Mark Wallinger, all with distinctive and unique work.

a look inside

CONTEMPORARY The gallery itself has a very modern and sleek exterior, located in Hastings Old Town by The Stade, recommended for local inspiration with a wide variety of art styles depending on your prefered art movement. Despite interests in current art movements, local galleries are a great way to spark your creativity and are especially effective for research purposes. Visiting art galleries can be an effective solution to specific projects, whether modern or historically based.

The artistic location of Hastings Contemporaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s further increases the atmosphere with inspiration, filled with satisfied opinions. This could be useful and convenient if you are perhaps deciding to study locally in Hastings. If you are planning to study in Hastings, firstly, excellent choice! Secondly, Hastings is well-known for being a social hub for local artists, so this may be something to keep in mind.

Being located and connected to a town jam packed with creativity and inspiration, Hastings Contemporary reflects this through itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modern yet captivating local art exhibitions. Having the gallery in Hastings brings together a fresh outlook and a revitalising input in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s society with creative intent and meaningful purpose.

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interview with illustrator...

CHARLOTTE

I contacted a former student at East Sussex College Hastings, Charlotte Rose. I first noticed an illustration produced by Charlotte in the college paper including her positive experience of studying in Hastings. I asked questions regarding personal goals and inspiration.

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What is the biggest challenge you face professionally? The biggest challenge I face is finding places to sell my products. I have a website that I sell through, but contacting shops/museums/galleries etc is not only nerve wracking but as all my work is self-published, it means I have to get all my items printed and hope they can sell. So, making smart decisions and thinking carefully about every step can be tricky and overwhelming sometimes.

Why did you choose East Sussex College?

How do you personally overcome difficult projects?

I chose East Sussex College Hastings because I visited the college for my interview for my level 3 fashion course and just fell in love with the town and was inspired by how enthusiastic all the floor 4 staff were! I felt at home instantly and I ended up studying there for six years!

I find commission work a little tricky anyway just simply because I enjoy making and self-publishing more. My struggle with commission work is usually confidence because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little out of my comfort zone. I tend to look at lots of different illustrators and sometimes see how others have tackled similar projects, or I thoroughly research what the commission is about to find things to inspire me.

Who would you say has inspired your artistic style?

I would have to say that one of my biggest influences has probably been Edward Gorey, the way he combines dark humour with cute, innocent illustrations! My other main influences have been modern illustrators such as Paul Blow and Robert Hunter. Their use of bold colours and texture influences the way I make my illustrations a lot.

It is inspiring that Charlotte spent six years studying something she is very passionate about and has been able to turn it into a career later on.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

What did you enjoy most about your time at East Sussex College? I really enjoyed the freedom to try a wide variety of techniques in my time at the college. It was really nice to be able to twist a brief to use ceramics, or the laser cutter, and being shown how you can in fact combine these skills to create illustrated products was really inspiring.

Professionally, what is your goal? My ultimate goal is to make and sell my own illustrated products and widen the outlets through which they are sold. For example, a dream of mine is to have my zines on medical history for sale in the Wellcome Collection and other medical museums around the world.

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art by Lauren Stirrup

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why? Still, to this day, there is some stigma attached to studying an ‘Arts’ degree as opposed to a STEM degree. “It’s a soft subject” some might say about the arty choices.

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art Studying an art subject is not easy, contrary to popular belief. Having been on both sides of the higher education coin in my studies, science and art I can tell you this much: an art degree requires you to break out of your comfort zone, take risks and push yourself creatively and emotionally in every project you undertake.

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Perseverance, passion and interpretation. Graphic Design has inspired me in ways

I thought I would never be inspired. To me, that’s real, unrestricted education. Because of the unrestricting nature of the degree, graphic design makes your brain very active. It requires you to problem-solve left right and centre, which challenges you and consequently ensures you’re performing at your best.

Art and design is in and around almost absolutely everything. From the food packaging that caught your eye and enticed you in the supermarket, to the design of the chair that you’re (probably) sitting on reading this.

THE WORLD NEEDS

ARTY PEOPLE TOO

UCH GUEST SPEAKERs Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a great range of inspirational guest speakers at University Centre Hastings this year. From Anthony Burrill to Angela Thwaites our speakers have covered a wider and diverse collection of disciplines and impar ting lots of great advice. The following is a review of the inspirational lecture delivered by Giles Duley, contributed by one of the current students on the BA (Hons) Visual Communication: Photography course.

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“WE MUST NEVER GIVE UP ON OUR DREAMS” Giles Duley - PHOTOGRAPHER At the University Centre Hastings students often have the great pleasure of having contemporary practitioners in to talk to them, inspire them, give them advice and answer their questions, but this time was different. The lecture theatre was bursting at the seams as the crowd gathered to hear one particular man’s story, but no one quite expected what was to come and what they were about to hear. Giles Duley is an incredible man and photographer. With an Olympus OM10 film camera and a book by Don McCullin left to him by his uncle, he started on his photographic path. Taking photos of friends bands quickly turned into commissions from major magazines all over the world and he did this for a good few years. Later becoming discouraged by the industry he turned his attention to documentary photography, making his way to the corners of the world to seek out those vital, yet untold stories in the hope that his images would make a difference. In 2011, whilst working on a project in Afghanistan, he was out on patrol with 75th

Cavalry Regiment, United States Army and he stepped on an improvised explosive device. He was severely injured, losing both legs and an arm. But this didn’t stop him. During a difficult and long recovery, what got him through was the realisation that despite all that he had lost, he had not lost his identity. He was and always will be a photographer and a story teller.

sharing his work and stories and reminding us all that we must never give up on our dreams.

A year later, he was back out in Afghanistan finishing the project he started and continued on to visit various refugee camps around the world to connect and build relationships with people who were stuck between wars and tell their stories through his photographs. Through his images, he has changed the lives of those who have been victims of warfare, simply by telling their story to the world. He now continues to work with charities, including his own, Legacy of War Foundation, maintaining the friendships he has developed along the way. He is someone with one of the most inspiring stories any creative person, any person for that matter, would ever hear and there he is sitting at the front of the crowded lecture theatre

Every person in that room was left in awe, especially the photography students. Many were inspired by how Giles was able to push through is horrific recovery and carry on doing what he loved to do. Others were humbled by his passion for photography and the words he used to describe it, also the way he explained the importance of growing relationships with people. Some students were able to relate to him as he opened up about being dyslexic and his educational difficulties. Everyone took something different but extremely vital from Giles and ended the day feeling very positive. He reminded students the power photography still has and how it can create change. It’s safe to say he has made everyone fall in love with photography in an entirely new way and no one will forget their time spent with Giles Duley.

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Lisa Hassan Designer Maker Year 2

â&#x20AC;&#x153;In this project I challenged materials by pushing them to their limits, giving them independent postureâ&#x20AC;? 24

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Fold Forming This started with a flat metal sheet. I folded it into a concertina fold. I then hammered the base to form an organic curve to soften the rigidness of the metal.

Structured Lace I wanted to give structure to material as soft as lace, by adding a rigid material such as card, as a foundation to restrict their movements, and change their characteristics.

Bedding The inspiration of this piece came from the feeling of comfort, using materials Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m comfortable with, such as clay. The curves and folds represent the relaxed feeling we have in our comfort zones, like our bed. I recreated the soft texture of linen on the inside.

Lisa was recently awarded the ABPC Commercial Prize in joint first place for the Pewter Live student competition. Congratulations Lisa!

DE LA WARR PAVILION Named after the 9th Earl, De La Warr Pavilion, in Bexhill-On-Sea, is an innovative centre for the arts. It is a place where people can visit to look at contemporary exhibitions, attend various different events that run throughout the year and all in an iconic Modernist building, built in 1935. To this day, it continues to house an ever-changing variety of established and also emerging artists. Exploring this vibrant, versatile space - inside and out - is never boring. Also known as ‘the People’s Pavilion’, they are open every day of the week, from 10am to 5pm, and also have a Café Bar & Kitchen where you can relax with views of the sea on your visit. The vast range of original and cultural programmes are accessible and relevant to life as we know it today. On your visit to one of the many exhibitions they hold throughout the year, it will be evident that the De La Warr reflects the thinking and ideas of the world in which we live.

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Their programme includes various different exhibitions, new commissions by British and international artists, and also exhibitions on design and visual culture. Furthermore, they hold events, talks and performances, projects that go beyond the building and out into the public community. The exhibitions are often-times free, so that’s great for the student budget. When they’re not free, the cost is still pretty affordable, with a discount for students with valid ID. Although a Grade One listed building, the De La Warr Pavilion is fully accessible with a range of facilities and equipment available on request should you need it.

So, take a little trip along the seaside to the People’s Pavilion and soak up the history of the amazing design of the building, and prepare to be inspired by the captivating artwork in one of the exhibitions. www.dlwp.com

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Interview with Andy Scrase - Graphic Design Tutor and owner of MakeReady Studio. MakeReady Studio is a new venture, a break away from a solely screen based design studio by combining it with a very traditional print method of letterpress. Challenging me to rethink how I approach a new project. Making the work richer and fresher as a result.

What kind of work were you doing while you were working at Aloof? When I first joined Aloof they were mainly based on things like print work and a lot of packaging work. The earliest project I remember was for a cosmetic company. The working title was Wave. I stayed at Aloof for 10/11 years and during that cycle the agency changed quite a lot. Towards the end of my time there it was definitely moving towards web which was just a general trend in the creative industry.

What do you classify yourself as?

Background and education? I went to Hastings College of Art and Technology and did a two year national diploma and then went up to an HND which was still at the college but supported by the University of Brighton. Then I went on to do a top up degree.

What did you move on to do? Whilst I was doing my HND, the head of the school of art, Andrew Aloof, was running the department, but during my HND he actually taught us as well. In my second year around Easter time he approached me to go and work with his son who had an agency based over in Lewes. I was able to help out for a week basically just doing the grunt work if you like, and during that week they kind of said “Is there any chance you can do the days you’re not at college?” It kind of went into more of a full time thing and then yeah, turned into a job.

It’s tricky in this day and age I think a lot of clients expect you to be able to do everything; they come to you and they want a “one stop shop” which is a horrible phrase. They want you to do a little bit of everything: a logo, stationery and then a website. I don’t class myself as what I would call a web designer, but I would help someone out if they did ask me to create a website for them. Websites aren’t the thing I wanted to get into, that’s why I moved away from Aloof: there is no joy in that for me. I really enjoy the print element, so I would class myself as a “designer” and “printmaker” at the moment because I am enjoying the hands on nature that printmaking gives you either from silkscreen or letterpress.

What do you enjoy most about teaching? When you go into the industry your focus changes, you have to be a bit more pragmatic. Everything you do has to have a reason and the client needs to see a real indication of why you’re doing what you’re doing, everything becomes a lot more accountable. In education obviously there isn’t that emphasis, it’s more about the creativity, the lateral thinking and the problem solving and I think for me it was the reason to come and teach, to share my thoughts, but

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to try and make you guys have free thinking because sometimes in the job you can’t do these really crazy ideas but there are elements of those ideas that can carry on through and will make that product sell better than its competitor.

What is Make Ready Studio? So after working for Aloof where it felt like I was pretty much chained to a computer for 9 -10 hours a day, I decided I needed a change of pace but also that I wanted to try and step back a little bit and do something that I wanted to do. I had been collecting letterpress for a while. It first really piqued my interest because I never had the opportunity to do it at university and I just came across a couple of trays and purchased them. I came back and started messing around with them. I decided I needed my own studio space because I was trying to do it at home and as soon as I moved into here it went from strength to strength. I sold my motorbike to buy a press that meant I could print larger format things and then opened my studio to do workshops.

What else are you passionate about besides your work? Well, I collect a lot of Dunnies. At home I have quite a few: I’ve got a big display cabinet. Again they are quite related to graphics in a way. The surface graphics are quite interesting and that’s what kind of excites me about them.

What’s the future for Scrase? I am still doing a lot of work for the White Company, I’m currently doing their Christmas range for next year which I actually started before Christmas this year. I’ve been doing a few prints for different clients. I’ve done a print for the Chapman Brothers. My plan is ultimately to try and expand at some point, I’m working with someone a lot more and just try and keep it all going so it becomes more of a self supporting business.

If your studio was on fire what would be the 3 things you would take with you? Oh God! I don’t know what I would try and rescue, I would kill myself trying to lift the press. I don’t know, I would probably do something stupid and try and stay in here and battle the fire myself with buckets of water or something.

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Tobin is a songwriter, music producer and visual artist. Tobin studied Fine Art at Loughborough School of Art. He has been a member of the Artspace Portsmouth studio group since graduating in 1993 where he set up and developed printmaking facilities and a teaching programme. His large, colourful, autobiographical prints and drawings have been shown in galleries and festivals across 30

Europe - most recently in collaboration with the French Performance Art group â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bowling Clubâ&#x20AC;? at La Maison Des Arts De Creteil in Paris. He has been a visiting lecturer for Art and Design courses at East Sussex College Hastings since 2010.

Background I loved art at school and so I went on to study it at A-level and then did my Foundation Studies at Portsmouth School of Art. That was when I first got my hands on a squeegee and some ink and caught the screenprinting bug. So I applied to Loughborough School of Art to study Fine Art (Printmaking) at degree level because the Print Room there was (and probably still is) really special. When I graduated I

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Print. got myself a little studio back home in Portsmouth to continue drawing and making prints. I started working as a freelance designer for Habitat and I ran community screen printing workshops all over the country. And I wrote songs. I had no grand plan after leaving college. I just knew I wanted to keep making art, making music and avoid getting stuck in a job I hated.

Music Career: What first got you into making music?

I grew up with music. When I was tiny, crawling around to my Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reggae and dub records. Ivor Cutlor and Captain Beefheart too. Nobody formally taught me about music. I learnt about music listening to John Peel shows on the radio. Saving up my money to buy records, going to gigs. I was 16 when I first picked up a guitar.

It was a cheap one but I still loved the way it felt, the way it sounded. And after that I spent every minute I could writing songs, being in bands, hiring shitty vans and driving around the country playing music to empty rooms. 18 years later I met my Prinzhorn Dance School writing partner, the amazingly talented Suzi Horn, and soon after we signed a 5 album record deal with DFA Records /EMI. Music is a key part of my life. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my medicine. It keeps me alive. 31

Describe the recording process (studio)? and how this differs from your creative process when printmaking?

that’s why I enjoy teaching? Because I love to see young people pushing through, challenging the status quo, breaking rules.

Touring is a huge part of being a professional recording artist. I’ve been lucky enough to perform in cities all over the world - Istanbul, Reykjavik, Skopje, Rome, New York etc. But you can’t do any of that without the songs. That means spending hours and hours in a room with no light and no oxygen. The recording studio can be an unforgiving and brutal place.You bring intimate and delicate creations and they flourish or die. There is no in-between. But it’s also an exciting environment and when things fall into to place it’s an amazing feeling.

In terms of producing music I’ve been lucky enough to meet (and work with) lots of producers whose sound and methodology I have admired growing up. Steve Albini, Bob Weston, James Murphy, John Leckie, Gordon Raphael. I’ve picked their brains and borrowed some knowledge. The lineage of how people record beautiful, true, uncontrived sound. To capture a moment in time. They aren’t secrets I guard. I’m always happy to pass them on.

It’s strange how many similarities exist between the recording and screen printing processes. The layering, the compositional building blocks, the lyricism, the narrative and the element of control you have over the way sounds and colours are positioned. That control can also present problems because it’s important (for me) to retain a flow and spontaneity - an intuitive response in the face of so much process. The recording studio and the printroom are both sanctuaries for me. They are places to hide away and enjoy that special buzz when you are making things.

What drives you? Letters from bailiffs. I work long hours in my studio. I don’t get much sleep. I live on beans. But I’m my own boss. I’m happier and better to be around when I’m spending time in my studio or flying off somewhere new to play shows.

Who influences you? Anyone with passion. Anyone who makes sacrifices to do what they love. To develop, to move forwards. Maybe

Name a piece of kit you couldn’t live without / what would you do if you weren’t making music? My TL Audio C1 dual valve preamp compressor or (more importantly) my thermos flask. I like a cuppa on the train on my way to the studio. I’ve turned into a bit of an old fart. Sipping tea and looking out the window. In my defence I am listening to techno or some weird noise on my headphones while I do this. I still have a pulse.

How did you get into teaching? Accidentally. I’d been running screen printing workshops in Psychiatric Hospitals, Pupil Referral Units and with Young Offenders since I graduated and they were intense but very rewarding sessions. So when Hastings College invited me to come in as a one-off (in a visiting artist capacity) and work with the students I agreed. I don’t really enjoy formal environments so when I showed up I was quite nervous. I saw the building and all these people walking around in lanyards and I thought “this isn’t for me” and nearly jumped straight back on the train home. I’m glad I didn’t because that

session went really well, the students had great energy and it dawned on me that an element of performance exists in the teaching role - not so different from being on stage. That was 7 years ago and they keep inviting me back. I see an Art School as an incredibly special place. A space where you can freely immerse yourself in the creative processes. A space to think. To dream. To challenge. To make. To grow. My own experience of attending Art School has been very positive and I want to pass that onto every student I come into contact with. I believe it should be a transformative experience. How we perceive and question art. But also how we see the world and our role within it. In short, I want them to enjoy Art College as much I did.

What motivates you to teach? I guess a part of it is selfish - I like to escape from the solitude of my studio and forget my own creative preoccupations for a day. But teaching puts me in a very privileged position where I am able to facilitate and nurture the concepts and working methods of others. As a maker I am solving problems every day so we have plenty in common. Sometimes it’s about motivation. But mostly the students have tons of energy and it’s more about honing ideas and adding a little experience. I don’t tell anyone what to do, how things should look. But I make suggestions and support the development of their ideas. Plus we chat about art, music, fashion, politics, food... I give them a hard time about eating too many pot noodles and those crazy energy drinks that send them bonkers.

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Biggest lesson in design/art/ print? It’s 100% okay to fail. Practice makes perfect. If the brief isn’t giving you a buzz, redefine it on your own terms.

When teaching, what do you hope to instill in your students? Every student is different. I don’t have a tick-list. But I like the students to know that’s it’s okay to question authority. It’s good to ask “why”. If they are making work that doesn’t give them a buzz then stop and do it another way. And don’t be boring. That’s the worst thing they can be. Shake it up. Kick it around. Enjoy making art every day.

A is for adobe

Adobe creative suit installed onto university computers allow you to explore and unleash your creativity.

B is for balance

One of the most important lessons you will learn is to balance your student workload, working and social life.

C is for canteen

You will find the canteen allocated on the ground floor. This food is high quality with a loaded menu to choose from.

D is for david fowler

Our Head of HE is an expert on packaging design. In a recent interview about UCH Fowler said “We’re able to offer smaller class sizes, in brand new lecture rooms and art studios, with increased and meaningful contact time with lecturers and tutors.”

E is for exercise

Within the building there is the station plaza gym which is friendly and affordable. Apart from the physical health benefits, working out can improve your mental performance too.

F is for friends

A great part of university is the social life. Your class will be full of creative individuals who you can work alongside and in teams, this can teach you many valuable lessons about how you work and how to work with others.

G guest speakers

We regularly have guest speakers so far they have included; Marc Christmas (photographer), Kim L Pace (ceramics), Studio Makgill (design and branding agency), Chris Arran (Illustration) and Anthony Burrill (graphic artist, print-maker and designer).

H is for history of hastings

There is a lot of history hidden in between the cobbled streets of Hastings. You can find out more by being a tourist in your own town; we would recommend visiting Hastings castle or Smugglers Adventure.

I is for inspiration

It’s important to find your inspiration in all varieties of areas; books, magazines, movies, interviews, the news, social and cultural events. as well as constantly experimenting with new ways to come up with ideas.

J is for join us

UCH regularly run open days where you can explore the classrooms and meet the tutors, sometimes current students are available if you have any questions for them too.

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K knowledge is power

Learn, use all of the equipment, use every resource you can and take it all in. Speak to your tutors, question the guest speakers and bounce ideas off of your fellow students. Experimenting and

Student Union

The Student Union has lots to offer.

exploring new routes is what university is all about.

L is for local events

Here in Hastings we have so many local events throughout the year including Mayday, Pirate Day, Hastings Beer & Music Festival, Fat Tuesday, Seafood & Wine Festival, Old Town Carnival Week, Bonfire Night and Pride.

M is for make mistakes

Once you have mastered the skill of embracing mistakes, nothing can stop you. When you do make a mistake, the main key is to learn what went wrong, correct this and remember it for next time so hopefully it won’t happen again.

N is for next step

Think about where you want to go next. Is this course the right step into the career you want?

T is for tutors

At UCH the tutors are some of the most friendly and helpful people we have met. As the classes are of such small sizes we get a lot of one to one tutorials too which is really beneficial when learning new techniques and asking for advice.

U is for uch

Have any further questions about UCH and what it can offer you? Need help applying to a course? Contact us at 01424 442222 or email uch@sussexcoast.ac.uk

V is for voice

Have a voice in the community. Hastings is a small town with a large artist community where you can find new friends, visit art galleries and listen to local artists.

O is for organisation

W is for what course?

P is for photography

X is for xerocopy

Plan ahead, remember your deadlines and make sure you have me time.

Keen Photographer? Make good use of the photography studios here.

Q is for quality over quantity

This may be going back a little to remember any organisation tips, but when it comes to your work always remember ‘quality over quantity’. You want to hand in work that you are proud of, not something that you can’t wait to get rid of and this will help drive

At UCH there are a variety of courses to apply for, from HND Business to BA (Hons) Visual Communication: Photography. Not sure which course to go for? Discuss with a tutor of get in contact with us.

We just couldn’t think of a word beginning with X... but Zerocopy will do. Fun fact: Xerocopy is a photographic process where an electrically charged metal plate is used. When exposed to light the charge is destroyed leaving an image where shadows can be seen. A powdered pigment is dusted over the plate which is attracted to the charged areas, which then produces a visible image.

Y is for youtube

If you need any help with any part of you design process youtube is a great place to start. Learning visually can be really helpful for a wide range of students, and with Youtube you can stop and start at your own pace.

you through the course.

R is for resources

Within the building there is the library, the LRC (Learning Resources Centre) and the members of staff that you are more

Z is for zen

Want to become more Zen Like? Read up on our Inhale and Exhale article.

than welcome to question with anything that comes to mind.

thetownergallery The Towner Gallery - Eastbourne portrays and carefully reflects the ambitious antiquities of the south eastern/ East Sussex art scene, interpreting the clarity of innovation depicted through south-eastern art styles - East Sussex contains a strong ambitious outlook on artistry and design taking advantage of the abundance of historical relevance and artistic premise being located in such a rich and fruitful location perfectly compatible with the idea of expression, expressing one’s own ideas and portraying various stories through creative forms.

Being so vibrant in location and in the production of art which provides a basis on storytelling and conveying certain emotions from viewers. The Towner art gallery centres its occasional exhibitions on local artistry such as the ‘Now, Today & Tomorrow’, by John Pipers, in Kent and East Sussex’ and Harold Mockford: A Retrospective of a Sussex Painter’ Exhibitions enforcing the prominent pivotal shared artistic passions of the local areas around East Sussex.

The Towner Art Gallery portrays the shared passions of the local areas and holds local artists/artistic inspiration in high esteem being so heavily focused around reflecting local design styles and even educating on art preferences from further afar being an educational haven for local artistry offering a wide range of inspirational value towards individual designs.

Through my own personal visits to The Towner Gallery and viewings of various exhibitions my interest in artistic production and my general preferred mixed media approach to design has been increased, with such a poignant and heavy highlighted approach on identifying local interests through exhibits, works well to grab an interest and enforce personal link towards your own local areas.

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Being one of the largest and most resourceful art galleries in the local area elegantly designed in a 1920’s art nouveau modern style exterior The Eastbourne Towner Gallery grants a full and undiluted educational identity to Eastbourne drawing in over 100,000 visitors a year, a winner of several awards and being described by ITV news as “the region’s biggest art gallery” in 2017.

The Towner Art Gallery boasts a display space of 1,250m squared along with its exceptional track record in presenting major exhibitions of contemporary and historic art along with displays from their permanent collection.

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Often referred to as St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, this unique venue is situated along Pelham Place along the seafront. Between new town and Old Town, it offers a range of things such as drinks, cocktails, good food, music and art events. Every Thursday is open mic night. The Manager, Rose is also organising an event with a band called Red Seed which plays Spanish-style music as a regular feature. St Mary in the Castle works alongside the auditorium which is a separate business. The converted church has its entrance through St Mary in the Castle so they work alongside each other. The auditorium, St Mary in the Castle and the crypt have been used for art exhibitions. Plans for the new year are in the works to use the crypt for more art exhibitions. It is a new and unique cultural hub bringing the creative community together outside of the white cube! The venue caters for all sorts of food preferences including vegan and other dietary requirements. 39

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The Mirror recently published a poll which stated that 52% of people would rather attend a house party over going to a pub or club to socialise. They touched upon the growing trend of young people opting for house parties instead of going out. Despite the rising costs of alcohol, the nightlife will never die out.

Grand Elektra opened in August 2015 and is primarily a nightclub, live music and specialist cocktail venue. Initially, it started with live bands every week, alongside a midweek Jazz nights. This evolved into covering a wide variety of genres from House and Grime to Hip-Hop and R&B. Recently Grand Elektra launched three new music night which covers live performances, streams of DJs, upcoming bands and artists. Along with a monthly highlight performance from well-known and major performers from around the world. I spoke with the Grand Elektra’s General Manager, and asked him what they do that keeps up people’s interest in going out, and how they are kept people interested over the past few years, as well as where they are headed for the future.

“We have different nights for a variety of audiences that enjoy going out. The club hosts different competitions, keeps up with recent trends, and serves a wide range of drinks from popular beers to unique cocktails. Being a small but music focused town is great as we get to experiment with all genres. The club has different deals and offers, like the free entry on guest lists and our cocktail happy hour, to help combat rising prices. We are moving into hosting more live bands and getting Hastings into more of a touring spot for the best talent the UK has to offer.” Grand Elektra’s main bar, The Crypt, has been home to all sorts of artists over the years, most recently Professor Green,

Jazzy Jeff and Grand Master Flash just to name a few. The Crypt hosts a variety of nights as well as many others throughout the year. Its cocktail bar, Bat&Bee, which is sponsored by Patron & Bacardy, has a more intimate setting which is more tuned to hosting acoustic sets and popular DJ’s. The venue has a long history in Hastings which has seen Coldplay, Snow Patrol and Kasabian including many others come through its doors. With its most recent revamp to Grand Elektra, it will be at the forefront of the nightlife scene in Hastings now and for many years to come.

CREDITs Article content written and designed by:

Ben Spencer

Poppy Carter Maria Bayley Gym enthusiast. Gin enthusiast. Queen of the eye roll. Cataholic.

Designer by day, music producer by night. A pro at being Ben-like. Always busy. Drinks wine. Goes home for a cheese board after a night out.

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Hannah Fisher Mountain climber. Wanderluster. Clubbing connoisseur. Coffeeholic.

Krisztian Haluska Katherine Penny Energy drink fueled quad-linguist. Tech-head. Gucci fanboy.

Bohemian wild child, usually wearing her headphones. Sports car driver.

Dylan Girardea

Baguette lover. Part time invisible.

Special thanks to: Piers Milton-Tomkins Article, p36

Kieran Brooks & Adam Davis Articles, pp28-33

Charlotte Rose

Illustrations and interview

Lauren Stirrup

Artwork, p20

Ben Fenton, Nina Cosford, Georgia Skye & Hugo Macdonald Instagram posts, pp8-9

Eleanor Finlay Christensen

Photo of Pelican Diner, p40

Ioana Marinescu Photography, p16

Toby Shaw

Photo, p42

Tobin Prinz Photos supplied, pp30-33

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