As part of my ongoing DTTLS course I had my first observation by Teacher trainer John Hamilton. Lucky for me it was with my year 2's that were working independently on their "framed" project. Overall the observation went extremely well with me receiving a high 2. I was noted and applauded for my tutor student communication and relationship.
Wednesday - 14-09-11 - EGGS!
Now me being me thought long and hard about how I would introduce graphics as a specialist subject. I thought about it so much that my induction task could be labelled as "absolute genius". Well the team was impressed and yes the students thought I was crazy! just the way I want to be. They didn't see the connection nor did they understand how they were going to achieve the outcome, however they had lots of fun, little bit of stress and some great outcomes. Final images on their way but below is what they were given.
Monday - 12-09-11 - Year 2 Welcome back Induction
So after what has been deemed as the longest summer in their lives, the second years arrived (not on time) but back and hopefully ready to conquer their final year. I can say that without a shadow of a doubt none of them were expecting to be given this.
A one week project based upon the word framed as part part of their structures project. Final pieces coming soon . . .
Thursday - 08-09-11 - Year 1 Induction week
The new 1st years arrived today in force, and it was up to the team to put together a creative one day induction program that would capture there creativity and keep them engaged for the remainder of the year. The project we set was divided into both individual and group based tasks. Students given locations throughout the college atrium, and were asked to record these spaces picking out details and areas that they found interesting.
All students then brought their drawings bask to the studio where we introduced an element of collage. They were asked to respond and interact with each others individual recordings and produce a wide panoramic view of the college atrium.
Sunday - 31-08-11 - Key to happiness
Since joining South Essex College as a design lecturer I have gained such passion once again for everything creative. Sketchbooks, notes, random doodles, street art just everything I see. I am always thinking about how I can improve as an individual and push my skill set to the max by route of further academic progression. I was reading an article by Partick burgoyne on illustrator Marion Deuchars in Augusts edition of Creative Review. She explains about how there is no such thing as a bad drawing or outcome and that everything we do may not be as planned or as expected yet should be appreciated just as much. A great summer read and it got me thinking. . .
Tuesday - 12-07-11 - Getting creative
As much as I have loved every minute of this academic year and with me learning and growing so much as an individual nothing can compare to just being yourself and getting down and creative.
The last week is always a wind down, completing all outstanding paper work, making sure everything is looking good for next year and then planning (the fun bit). Lucky for me my Course leader lee is a childish and creative as myself, we both love deep groovy beats so we fill the studio with noise and start planning.
unfortunately Lee was caught up in some rather important course file work that left me to play on my own :(. I decided I would have a go at creating some exciting demostrational pieces of work as I believe "you can't teach what you can't do yourself. As I like setting myself a challeneg and something that I know is going to be a little both "mouth watering" I had a go at the art of paper craft thinking towards the adaptations project we run this year. Let me know what you think.
These were my various adaptations on some classic "Tim Burton" films.
Friday - 08-07-11 - New Designers
It is that time of year where all graduates get both nervous and excited about participating in the big design shows. I didn't have much contact time with the 3rd year Interior students as a lecturer but that didn't stop me going to see their exhibition at New Designers. They had a great space and for a very small group managed to give some of the larger more well known Universities a run for their money. There were both positives and negatives about their work and in fact many of the exhibitors that I saw.
I wish them every bit of luck in gaining employment at such a difficult time and I look forward to getting more involved next time and really pushing boundaries.
Wednesday - 06-07-11 Screen Printing
Ever since joining South Essex College as a lecturer I have always been inspired and impressed with what was coming out of the printing room. Having a huge interest in print without ever having tried it, I was determined that during my last few weeks at work with students away I would work with print coordinator Sue Little and have an introduction to screen printing.
I decided that with participation in events company Rejam being mainly graphics and design related that I would use this for my backbone of inspiration. I decided to produce some designs for our up and coming party in mid July. Screen printing is very much experimental, once you have a design on screen there is no real ending to the Screen Printing process. I plan to try and get back into print next year and really master some techniques and improve my skill set as part of CPD.
NCFE SUMMER SCHOOL 25-06-11 - 30-06-11
This year the college decided to plan and host a summer school and NCFE program for those students who had applied for level 3 Art and design courses. We had over 30 learners participate who would get a general idea of how the college works, specialist areas and a qualification in creative Arts and Crafts. The program took place over a 5 day period with the learners being introduced to a series and skills and techniques being delivered by various tutors within their specialist subjects. The final outcome was for learners to produce a "Mini Me" inspired by Italian designer Luca Gentile aka ""BigChief Design".
They had to create an alter ego of themselves that was influenced by an animal of their choice. Overall there were some fantastic outcome and those who I spoke to, seemed to enjoy the week and were keen to hopefully gain a place and start of South Essex college in September.
Monday - 27-06-11 Where's Wally Night
So after an intense 1st year of teaching and learning on my part and a 2 year commitment from the GAD team, they decided a night out to celebrate our success was needed. Like most people with an interest in art "we cannot do things normally" so the students decided to host a "wheres wally" fancy dress night. It was unbelievably good with a vast turn out and a majority in consume. The photo below I think shows just how lucky I was to of had a year like this!
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