Leeds College of Art BA (Hons) ILLUSTRATION
Leve l
OUIL603 Extended Practice
Credit 60 s
06
STUDIO PRACTICE Statement of Intent Name
Tom Roberts
Blog Address
Date
21/03/16
http://t-roberts1316sp.blogspot.co.uk
Rationale There are several key areas in which I want to develop this year - firstly, my character and narrative skills. To do this I will look at briefs/practices that can help me improve my abilities using narrative story telling. I want to create stories that people engage with and connect to. In turn people will recognise my work and tell others leading to a healthy flow of interest in my practice. I want to improve my skills using Adobe software, specifically Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. Research into future employment suggests that office based companies such as web development groups etc require applicants to have a basic to strong knowledge of these programs. I intend to look for this sort of job to support myself financially whilst I work on my passion projects and such skills will help improve my employability. The urge to experiment and play is something that I continue to want. Over the summer my illustrative work evolved for the better from time spent playing with inks and textures. This sense of play can only improve my work further as I become more experienced doing so. People will see the experimentation in my work and will want to see more of it driving more attention to my practice. I feel that there is always room to improve in a professional capacity and want this to be reflected throughout my extended practice. This involves things such as networking, handling deadlines in a practical way and respecting my peers when it comes to things such as collaboration. Others will hear of my professionalism and it will encourage them to work with me, allowing for more opportunities, job prospects and feedback. Finally, it my intention to leave this year with no less than three physical products that can be sold or sent to a publisher/potential client. These products can be anything from a book to a zine and should be a reflection of my progress throughout the year. These pieces of work will also act as a physical portfolio of my work which will result in a greater interest in my products/more financial gain.
Themes / Subjects Empowerment. There is are vast inequalities in our world and I want to research this and create a narrative story around it. Subjects to be studied are: He For She. The Hawkeye Initiative. The Other 98 Percent. Austerity. Political Satire. Politics is an area that I’ve always been interested in. However it is only within the last year I’ve seen how my work can reflect this. Shows such as Spitting Image proved that political satire can be adapted to appeal to a wide audience. Looking at today’s political climate specifically the Tory government could become a great subject for material. Imagination. A persons imagination can be a great thing, however all to often it changes as we grow up. I would like to look at the theme of imagination and create a story about a child with said theme being prevalent. Products / Methods of Distribution
Graphic Novels Blankets by Graig Thompson Adventure Time (Numerous) Saga by Brian K Vaughn and Fiona Staples
Editorial Work The Guardian Private Eye Publishing Houses Nobrow Puffin House of Illustration Practical Skills / Media / Formats
Digital Photoshop InDesign Illustrator Media Ink Pencil Drawliner Watercolour Collage
Brief 1:
Thought Bubble
Deadlin 15/11/15 e
Rationale:
Create products to sell at a professional event. This will expand my audience and help me gain recognition within the professional field. People will see my work and be more inclined to purchase my products in the future, I will also be able to meet other professional illustrators and help network building. Brief 2: Crispin Orthotics
Deadlin 01/04/15 e
Rationale:
Create a design pattern for the orthotic company Crispin Orthotics. Work must be appropriate and visually pleasing, not offensive. Preferred design must appeal to adults with a focus on fashion or pattern. Brief 3:
Posters
Deadlin 19/05/16 e
Rationale:
Investigate line work, form colour and texture by creating fan art posters based around film television of comic culture. The final outcome will be a single poster designed with the purpose of selling at events such Thought Bubble Festival Brief 4:
David Cameron: The Crime Minister and His Tory Chums (Big Project)
Deadlin 19/05/16 e
Rationale:
To mark almost one year of Conservative governance build off the work created in Context of Practice to create a product that can be given to the public. The work will then be published and sold in numerous places from bookstores to illustrative conventions. Brief 5: Self Defence Guide
Deadlin 19/05/16 e
Rationale:
Design a self defence guide using the character ‘Red’ from the ‘Beyond La La Land’ comic for Thought Bubble. The guide should be aimed at women, but also be accessible to men.
Additional Project Proposals
Travelling Man Create an A2 Poster for display in the Travelling Man (Leeds) store during the Thought Bubble Event and through until christmas. Deadline - 07/11/15 LS6 Cafe Illustration Event Run an illustration booth for 45-60 mins. Take part in a comic making exercise. On - 10/11/15 Guardian Brief Create three illustrations responding to three Guardian brief topics.
Contextual References Understanding/Making/Reinventing Comics by Scott McCloud Blankets by Craig Thompson Roald Dahl Works David Walliams Works Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Joss Whedon Hugo by Brian Selnick Private Eye Magazine Saga by Brian K Vaughn The Guardian Newspaper
BA (Hons) Illustration - Level 06 OUIL603 Extended Practice STUDIO PRACTICE
Project Proposals 10 steps to producing persuasive project proposals
1. Set clear aims and objectives 2. Be SMART (Specific , Measurable , Achievable , Realistic , Time Conscious) 3. Use words from your brief 4. Justify the need for your proposal 5. Describe your audience 6. Describe your motivations 7. Consider the reader 8. Eliminate vagueness 9. Visualise the ending 10. Assume nothing