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As part of the Core Concepts in Graphic Design course, students are asked to creatively develop a set of designs featuring an image of a light bulb, the word ‘light bulb’ and a block of colour. The exercise is deliberately restrictive in the visual elements it uses, but at the same time encourages students to […]
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Initiated by the artist Bob and Roberta Smith (aka Patrick Brill), The Art Party Conference…
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A very pleasant surprise this week was to receive a copy of Pete Davies’ latest book ‘Three Pairs of Dead Mans Pants’. The book comprises three of Pete’s recent projects, one of which is loosely based around life as observed by Pete in Plymouth. The images are coupled with overheard conversations from his local Post […]
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For some students the demands to experiment and explore new media possibilities can be a challenge. The images we see daily, created by illustrators for use across graphic contexts: the pages of books and magazines, for advertising posters and within packaging, reflect stylistic diversity and increasingly reveal playful, individual and sometimes unique approaches to media […]
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Jane Parry describes a particularly challenging book design
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A gem of a study visit in Manchester on Saturday 23 November. Following his recent exhibition at the Venice Biennale, Turner prize-winner Jeremy Deller has curated a show that takes a personal look at the impact of the Industrial Revolution on British popular culture. His selection ranges from contemporary music, film and photography with a […]
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On Friday 1 November, Christian Lloyd will be leading a study visit to the Sheffield International Artist’s Book Prize at Bank Street Arts in Sheffield. In addition to being a tutor and Curriculum Leader for Visual Communications, Christian was also a judge for the prize. This is a must see exhibition for OCA students of […]
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Together with Derek Brazell, I have just completed a new book Becoming A Successful Illustrator published by Bloomsbury. As well as preparing aspiring illustrators for the competitive world of professional practice one of the of the underlying aims of was to showcase the work of a diversity of illustrators. Representing the range of contexts that […]
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This is a post from the weareoca.com archive. Information contained within it may now be out of date. This week, Bank Street Arts in Sheffield announces the jury and student winners of the 4th Sheffield International Artist’s Book Prize, which OCA is supporting. There were 455 entries, a ten-fold increase on the number received for the […]
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This is a post from the weareoca.com archive. Information contained within it may now be out of date. I attended an Illustration masterclass at the Guardian on 14th September. I really had little idea of what to expect but it was a packed day with insights into a range of illustrators’ working practices, plus tips […]
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