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Volume 6
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his edition of the magazine celebrates 2014 at NTIC. And what an exciting year it’s been! Alongside the NTIC parties, karaoke competitions and the annual trip to the KIC Games, students took part in this year’s biggest Youtube craze, creating our very own ‘Happy’ video with the help of Nottingham’s most famous export, Robin Hood. Our student radio station, Beep, reached an exciting milestone, broadcasting it’s first ever show for Halloween. Look forward to more in 2015. The college’s U Canteen has now established itself as a popular fixture with NTIC alumni as well as current students. Perhaps the biggest development though was the completion of our Global Point student accommodation, with the first group of students moving in this Autumn. In this issue we have a fashion special with a selection of features from fashion student Anna Li’s magazine, which she produced for her final Art and Design project, including student profiles, a sewing club interview with Nicky Robinson and Winnie Kwok’s make-up tutorial. Also in this issue, enjoy selected works from our Art and Design shows and hear student impressions of the work; explore the debate surrounding public art courtesy of Ohood Alshaalan; learn from Yvonne Seo’s interesting article about the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath; and experience Italy and Austria through the writing, images and drawings of Alice Kuo and Coco Si Tou. I think you’ll agree this issue showcases the wide variety of talents and interests of our students at NTIC.
Simon Aldcroft Staff Editor Credits:
Cover design: Joseph Dawha Design team: David Obiri, Xin Xin Wu, Lin Simin, Ohood Alshaalan Special thanks: Anna Li (for allowing us to republish her work here) NTIC Student Magazine [2]
Contents NTIC LIFE
04 Student Life- Around NTIC with a camera 06 Student Art- Art and Design Show Highlights 08 Student View- Review of the Art and Design Show
FEATURES 10
Public Art?-Ohood Alshaalan
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Psychopath or Sociopath? Yvonne Seo
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Voyage to Italy-Alice Kuo The Sound of Music: A Guide to Salzburg-Coco Si Tou
FASHION
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1-2: A visit to the Centre for Broadcast Journalism. 3-6: NTIC students and staff at The KIC games in Sheffield.
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t the end of their course, all Art & Design students at NTIC create an exhibition based on their final project. It is always a wonderful opportunity for students to show off all their hard work and explain their ideas to other students and guests. Here we present a selection of images to inspire you from the 2014 Spring and Summer shows.
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Student View
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hree Preparatory English students visited the Summer Art & Design show with their teacher Magda Repel-Fernandez and agreed to share their thoughts with the magazine. They give their general thoughts below, as well as picking out some personal favourites over the page. On Monday, 7th July, we visited an art and design exhibition which was prepared by art students from NTIC. The show was in the common room on the ground floor in the Belgrave building. We went to the show to ask some questions to designers and artists about their projects. We felt very excited when we entered the common room after 15 minutes waiting. There were many modern projects on show, including fashion and architecture. The main topic of exhibition was pollution, recycling and living in the city. When we entered the room we were immediately attracted by artistic atmosphere in there. We enjoyed it. This exhibition touched our hearts. It is a shame that it was there for just three days. If you didn’t get a chance to see it you’ll have to wait until next year, but you definitely have to go. 2015 Art and Design show dates: Spring: 20 - 22nd April Summer: 6 - 8th July
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Ye Jun Huang (Nathan) Cheng Bing Wu (Tom) Yu Jiao Xu (Jasmin)
NTIC Life Two pictures caught my eyes and made me very curious. One of them was a picture of a ‘speaking mouth’ with a lot of saliva coming out of it and another one a picture of brain. It had three words on it: ‘shut up think’. I felt very attracted to the piece and decided to ask some questions to the designer. She is a friendly Chinese girl called Yu Zhou (Nora). She shared her idea about the artist as a ‘story-teller’. She believes that the experience of her life includes many small stories and it can form a beautiful picture which is very special. So, she wants to be a creator and show her special experience as an artist. Nora has lots of ideas, great imagination and strong confidence. The project had a very strong visual impact on me. Nathan
One of my favorite projects was ‘Fashionisneverout-of-date’. The author, a young art student, told me that this is all one word. You could not believe that this idea was presented by such a young girl. Her name is Xiao Zhou Yuan who is from China. Her project also shows the role of fashion in the environment. Fashion is our life, culture and art. This project showed me that fashion is everywhere; it can show your personal opinion, other people’s ideas or something that happened in the world. If you really like something and follow it, this is your personal fashion style. Xiao Zhou told me that she can give people a ‘bright space of fashion’ – I agree. Tom
I think the show was very good. The project about architecture in Nottingham especially impressed me. It was created by Viola. She discovered how the transport, the streets and people’s clothes in Nottingham have changed. However, some architecture remains the same, unchanged from old Nottingham, for example “The Council House” at the market square. She combined Nottingham “then and now” in the same place in this design project. Viola made a white dress and created a print of Nottingham “then and now” to use on it. She mixed some lace with glue and dried it to make a shape of a building. Finally she cut the lace to the shape of “The Council House” and folded the lace to express the ‘feeling of the building’. I like this idea. For me this design symbolizes the continuation of tradition and culture. Jasmin NTIC Student Magazine [9]
Features
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ave you ever wondered, while walking around the market square in Nottingham, about the two lion statues by the council house? They seem to stand guard on either side of the entrance steps. Do you know why they are there? Or who made them? Well, maybe stop for a minute to think about it because, as an international student, it is important to look around and find new inspiration from the things around you writes Ohood Alshaalan.
Anthony Gormley’s Angel of the North / Thomas Ormston
Jeff Koons’ Dog, Bilbao / Carmen
Public art in general is a great idea because it makes people question why it is put there. However, some people are against public art because it is paid for with government money. These people think the money should be spent on other things, like health insurance. But in my opinion, public art is important and very inspirational; especially if you are an art and design student. A famous example of public art is the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square in central London. The plinth is used to display a sculpture which is changed every four years. The current sculpture, Hahn/ Cock by Katharina Fritsch, is of a giant cockerel. I personally like it because it has a bright
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blue colour. Also, the story behind it is humorous and clever. She is making people compare the strong lions under Nelson’s column with her sculpture of a much weaker animal, which also seems out of place because of the bold colour. She wants people to think, as she says: “It is a feminist sculpture, since it is I who am doing something active here – I, a woman, am depicting something male. Historically it has always been the other way around. Now we are changing the roles. And a lot of men are enjoying that.” Fritsch’s art is often concerned with the psychology and expectations of visitors and humour runs through much of her work too, which is well-known in Britain. However, there are many more examples of public art to explore. For example, The Angel of the North which is located in Gateshead, England, The Jeff Koons Dog sculpture, which is located in Bilbao, Spain and The Christ the Redeemer statue, which towers on top of the Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro / Juliana Countinho
It is great to explore new ideas, because you will be awed by what you see. These sculptures are about giving a visual message; a public art. It is where artists produce pieces to make us think, such as The Fourth Plinth, and it encourages us all to debate what contemporary art is.
The Fourth Plinth The Fourth Plinth is a plinth in Trafalgar Square in central London. It was originally intended to hold an equestrian statue of William IV but remained bare due to insufficient funds. For over 150 years the fate of the plinth was debated. In 1999, a sequence of three contemporary artworks to be displayed on the plinth was announced. The success of this initiative led to a commission being formed to decide on a use for the plinth. Eventually that commission unanimously decided to continue using it for the temporary display of artworks. The plinth was empty for many years. It is now the location for specially commissioned artworks. This event happens every two years, so the next event will be in 2015.
Hahn/Cock by Katharina Fritsch / Theja Kire
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Psychopath
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ost people think a psychopath is the same as a sociopath. However, there are differences. For example, a psychopath may be a murderer but a sociopath may be a successful person writes Yvonne Seo. According to Wikipedia, psychopathy is defined as an aspect of personality or as a personality disorder. It is sometimes confused with Antisocial Personality Disorder but it is different. For example, only a few people who have Antisocial Personality Disorder are psychopaths. For example, 50%-80% of prisoners have Antisocial Personality Disorder, and 15% of prisoners who have APD are psychopaths. Psychopaths can’t feel the emotions of other people. If they see someone’s smiling face, they don’t know they are happy; this is a representative feature of all psychopaths. Psychopaths cannot feel guilty and they can’t feel a victim’s pain. That’s why many psychopaths are also murderers. Psychopaths may also have certain chemical and physical features. They often have damage to the frontal lobe, which is the part of the brain that controls human emotion. Furthermore, they are often deficient in serotonin, which is a chemical that controls certain behaviours. A lack of serotonin can lead to more aggressive behaviour. However, there are ways to understand psychopaths.
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. . .or Sociopath?
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However, criminologists often treat sociopaths as different to psychopaths because of their different outward behaviour. Sociopaths may seem attractive and socially outgoing. They are also good at controlling their emotions so they can appear very normal in social relationships. However, sociopaths are very selfish and calculating. They will do anything for their sucIt is argued by some psychologists and anthropologists that psychopathic behav- cess, without feeling guilty. Furthermore, iour is linked to the evolution of humans. sometimes they enjoy people’s pain and In nature, animals have to fight and kill for maybe, in childhood, they enjoyed cruel survival, so for humans, a lack of emotion and aggressive behaviour, such as killing might help them to kill others more easily. or harming animals. The exact cause of psychopathy remains Unlike psychopaths, sociopaths know a mystery. We don’t know whether it is they are wrong yet still behave antisocially. mainly a product of mother nature or nurture. Although, there is some connec- They just don’t care. Unlike psychopaths, tion between psychopathic behaviour and sociopaths’ behaviour is linked to the abuse and trauma suffered in childhood, world around them. Sociopaths are monas many killers who have psychopathy sters caused by competition in society. have also had a poor childhood. Look at the picture above and find the tree which feels sad. Can you find it? We all know that trees are living things. But we can’t empathize with a tree’s feelings. Just like psychopaths, who know humans are also living things, but they can’t empathize with other human’s feelings.
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Travel
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taly is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. If you are considering a visit then you should check out Alice Kuo’s illustrated highlights.
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alzburg is famously known as the birthplace of the 18th-century composer, Wolfgang Mozart, as well as the setting for parts of the musical film The Sound of Music. It is an old city located in Austria and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also significant for its attractive setting and scenic Alpine backdrop. I made a visit to this elegant city last Christmas. TEXT and IMAGES by Coco Si Tou.
It was the day after Boxing Day when we travelled by train from Vienna to Salzburg. It was much colder than in Vienna but the weather was nice throughout the days we spent in Salzburg. We then immediately checked-in to our B&B Guest House. It was cozy and felt like being home. The host was very nice and caring. The Old Town of Salzburg is small and historical. I felt like one of the characters in The Sound of Music when walking through streets and lanes. Everything remains the same, as if time has frozen like the weather in December. It was not as cold as we expected. It did not snow but there was a thin layer of ice on benches and houses. I would like to make a recommendation of some must-visit attractions and must-eat items in Salzburg to you all. The first one on the list is Salzburg Cathedral, where Mozart was baptized. I believe that it is currently the most impressive cathedral I have ever been to. Although it is not as magnificent as Canterbury Cathedral, NTIC Student Magazine [16]
The B&B Guest House, Haus Wartenburg
The exterior of Salzburg Cathedral
there is a more holy and sacred atmosphere in here. My second recommendation is Hohensalzburg Castle with the Festungsbahn cable car (around €11/person), which leads up from the town to the Castle. Views from the Castle are picturesque; it really made me want to sing ‘Do-Re-Me’ loudly to the mountains and birds of Salzburg. When visiting a new place, the best way to experience their culture is to taste their specialties. Austrians love hot dogs. Indeed, Austria is famous for its sausages and there are some local varieties of sausage which you must seek out! On the way to the cable car station we found the Bosna, which is a spicy hot dog consisting of a Bratwurst sausage, onions, mustard and curry powder. It is served with white bread. Beer is also very popular is Salzburg. There are many different types, just ask for recommendations when dining out at restaurants or at pubs. Salzburg is an exquisite town where city dwellers can slow down their pace and relax with classical music, picturesque scenarios and traditional Austrian cuisine. It is a place best for family vacations as well as honeymoons or romantic breaks for couples. I will definitely visit it again to get another glimpse of the Alps.
Hohensalzburg Castle (background), Kapitel Square (foreground)
FestungsBahn cable cars
Bosna
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Fashion
Sewing club is a regular activity run by Nicky Robinson on Wednesdays between 2 and 4pm in the Taylor Art and Design studio.
Students have the opportunity to learn techniques such as hand and machine sewing, weaving, experimenting with fabric, visiting exhibitions, sharing ideas and developing language skills. Come along and join in!
For the rest of the fashion section we republish features from Anna Li’s final Art and Design magazine project, starting with her interview with Nicky Robinson over the page.
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INTERVIEW: Nicky Robinson Learning Support Tutor Interviewer: Anna Li
“I stitch to relax and make useful things. I love fabric, colour and sparkly beads and sequins. I can knit, crochet, hand sew, use a sewing machine and will happily try out any fabric, wool and thread based activity.”
Q&A 1. How would you define your fashion style?
“Classic, I think. Actually smart and professional with a little bit of drama is great. And one other style I like is vintage clothing.”
2. What colours do you like?
“Black, turquoise” 3. What kind of skills do you think fashion design students need to learn? “Fabric. I mean it’s very important for fashion design students to learn
how to combine fabric well together, especially shape and colour.”
4. Do you have any advice for fashion design students learn sewing?
“Every fashion design student should buy a sewing machine. There’s no doubt that practice makes perfect!” 5. Why do you like to teaching sewing classes?
“I enjoy sewing myself and passing on useful skills to students.” 6. What kinds of things have you made?
“Oh all sorts! Clothes, cushions, hats and much more.”
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STUDENT PROFILES
Three students share their views on fashion and their own work.
JOLIE
I am an 18 year old student from Hong Kong. I have been interested in fashion design since I was 7 years old because of a Hong Kong TV series which is about fashion design. I am going to study Fashion Design for my degree at university in order to achieve my career. Not only do I love designing, but I also enjoy sewing a lot. I get a strong sense of accomplishment when I finish my designs, allowing me to put all my ideas into them. That’s why fashion design makes me feel really excited.
My project design:
I got my inspiration fromhow the urban city and the inside parts of electronic appliances look. They are built by squares so I combined the ideas with squares. I used a cable to make the neck as I got the inspiration from looking at satellite dishes. The neck design is based on the idea of a satellite tower. The ear decoration is inspired by an old method of communication ( use of paper cup and ropes) . The flower printed on the body part turns into a 3D image; when you wear the 3D glasses they really stand out. I used the old phone cable to emphasise that communication is the main point. NTIC Student Magazine [20]
PEARLA
I am Pearla (Ngoc Anh Nguyen) and I am from Vietnam. My dream is being a stylist but I’m from a traditional family who want me to become a business women, so I came to Nottingham, as my family wished, to study Business. I would say in my life I prefer to study fashion. When I was young I loved drawing and my painting was pretty good for a person who never learned to draw. At 18 I started learning make-up and dressing in my own style. I love fashion. I wish I could study fashion so I could spend all my time working on it. My Buddhist books have a sentence for this: “if anything is forbidden, then you love it even more.” Fashion can tell you a lot about a person’s personality, and you can tell how people feel by the colours they wear. Simply, you are what you wear. I also believe in no limits for fashion design, and that the design should not be restricted around the human body shape and it can go far beyond that. The materials used could simply be anything. You can use anything to make a fashion piece, there are absolutely no rules for material use in art and design.
In my designs I like to relate to my country and culture, in the form of the fabric used, In my life, art has spoken for me louder than the texture, the pattern or the design. And I like to travel in time and see the fashion I am ever able to speak, to express myself, to express how I feel. I believe that fashion world in different eras, in the past, and even in the future. And bringing an old trend back is what defines the identity of a person. to life, or creating a whole new trend. I mix trends and I mix materials, that’s the thing about creativity.
RADWA
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Top:Stylenanda
Hand Bag: Accessorize
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Shoes:Stylenanda
Jacket: Massimo Dutti
Top+Trousers: H&M
Bag: Armani
Model: Natasha
Shoes: French Connection
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Fashion
Shirt: Custom Made Coat: Amercian Apparrel Sweaters: American Apparrel
Trousers: Zara
Shoes: Vivienne Westwood
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Hand Bag: Givenchy
Model: Nathan
Model: Joe Shirt: Customellow
Sweater: Tommy Hilfiger Coat: MV
Hand Bag: Thoma Soba Trousers: Tate
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Winnie Kwok tutorial
How to make up 1. Apply the base
3. Apply foundation using the brush
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2. Apply concealer on dark circles and flawed areas
4. Use primer to set the make-up
5. Apply the blush and highlighting using the brush
6. Contour the face with different shadings
7.Apply the eye shadow
8. Curl your eyelashes
9. Use mascara to get longer lashes
10. Draw the eyeline to create a bigger eye
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