BA (Hons.) GRAPHIC DESIGN - LCAD - LEVEL 1

A REMINDER...

2009-06-11T14:55:00.004+01:00

Briefing 10.00am Monday 15th June, studio 2/3.

PPD SESSION Thursday 21st May

2009-05-20T13:57:00.003+01:00

The times for these sessions are up on the notice board. Please make sure you check your time and attend the correct time slot as it won't be possible to attend a session later in the day.

The focus will be on what you are starting to put together for your presentation and digital portfolio not your current brief, the crit for this work will be tomorrow.

MONDAY 18th MAY

2009-05-15T16:33:00.002+01:00

Student lead crits with a focus on the realisation of the resolution (see Google Calendar).

BOARD PRESENTATIONS 14th MAY

2009-05-12T12:41:00.003+01:00

The times for the presentations are up on the notice boards. Your time will either be 9.30am or 10.00am and you will present your board(s) along with a one min pitch.

PPD SESSION Friday 8th May

2009-05-05T16:26:00.003+01:00

Five examples of contemporary graphic design relating to your Speaking From Experience brief that deals with audience interaction. This could be from the physical interaction with the piece or the environment that it is placed within makes you interact with it.

HAPPY EASTER

2009-04-09T15:52:00.003+01:00

I hope you are enjoying the Easter break, I just wanted to remind you of the workshop opening times over the next couple of weeks.

Week commencing 13th April: Check with individual workshops during this week, although Computer Resources are open as usual.

Week commencing 20th April: Business as usual in all workshops.

VISUAL LANGUAGE MODULE SUBMISSION DEADLINE

2009-03-30T14:37:00.001+01:00

WEDNESDAY 1st APRIL 3.00pm-4.00pm studio one.

Presentation boards

2009-03-27T09:10:00.002Z

For 1pm you will be creating three boards:

Board one: brief/concept

Board two: product/spec

Board three: context/delivery

Recommended viewing

2009-03-26T09:54:00.002Z

This is a site that has been created to appreciate the practice of book cover art.

www.faceoutbooks.com

TYPE & GRID WORKSHOPS

2009-03-17T14:25:00.002Z

The times for your type and grid workshops are now up on the noticeboard. You are required to bring five examples of double page spreads to the session.

VISUAL LANGUAGE MODULE CODE

2009-03-10T09:55:00.003Z

OUGD104

Make sure you label all your relevant visual language posts for the submission.

FINAL PRESENTATION/EVALUATION 24/03/09

ARTISTS' BOOK FAIR

2009-03-04T13:35:00.003Z

There is the opportunity to have some work in book fair, if you are interested you must have your work ready by tomorrow afternoon.

See me for further details.

ARTISTS' BOOK FAIR

2009-03-02T11:09:00.002Z

12th International Contemporary Artists' Book Fair

University of Leeds

6 & 7 March 2009

VISUAL LANGUAGE...A REMINDER

2009-03-02T10:58:00.003Z

Presentation crits will take place tomorrow on work developed since last presentations.

VISUAL LANGUAGE 24th FEB.

2009-02-23T12:04:00.003Z

You need to attend your session with all the work you have produced to date for the What Is A Line? brief. You are expected to have developed a line of enquiry in response to the feedback you were given in progress crits prior to reading week, and if appropriate, to have revised you statement of intent that you produced for that session.

Studio based independent study/sign tutorials will take place during this session.

FRIDAY 13th FEB MODULE DEADLINE INFO.

2009-02-13T09:57:00.005Z

Studio two and three are available for you to work in this morning and you will submit your module into studio one between 12pm-1pm.

The studio briefing will take place in studio one at 1pm, all must attend.

FINAL CRITS: THURSDAY 12th FEB

2009-02-11T09:30:00.002Z

The final crits will run throughout the day on Thursday from 9.30am.

VISUAL LANGUAGE: What Is A Line?

2009-02-10T16:38:00.004Z

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPZ5fnYFI4Q&feature=related

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOtYwAvaixk&feature=related

VISUAL LANGUAGE: What Is A Line?

2009-02-09T12:47:00.001Z

www.diariografico.com

FRIDAY 6th FEB CRITS

2009-02-06T09:29:00.002Z

DP1 - 3.00pm

DP2 - 2.00pm

DP3 - 1.00pm

Further information can be found on Google Calendar.

MONDAY 2nd February

2009-02-02T08:51:00.001Z

Hi All

This mornings briefing has been postponed due to the adverse weather conditions. Please check the year blog later today for further information. Studio & Workshop access are unaffected. Staff support is available should you have anything to discuss.

Thanks

Time Management Workshops

2009-01-30T12:23:00.002Z

The time management follow up sessions will take place on Thursday in studio three.

DP1 10.00am

DP2 10.45am

DP3 11.30am

VISUAL LANGUAGE: What is a line?

2009-01-29T15:01:00.002Z

http://www.thedirectorsbureau.com/media/archive/GM_GoldenCage.mov

VISUAL LANGUAGE: What is a line?

2009-01-29T14:56:00.003Z

AUDI A5 LINES

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0G8hr4-c0LM

STUDENT ADVICE TUTORIALS

2009-01-29T13:04:00.003Z

Student advice tutorials will take place on Friday 30th of Jan and Monday 2nd Feb. The tutorials will last approx 5mins and will be based in the Student Advice area near reception. The times are on the noticeboard.

SATURDAY OPENING TIMES

2009-01-28T20:33:00.000Z

The college will now be open every Saturday during term time from 10am to 4pm. You will have access to both studios and workshops (check individual workshops for their staffing and opening times).

PROGRESS CRITS

2009-01-28T20:28:00.000Z

Progress crits 29-01-09, for details of times and groups please check the notice board.

You must bring the body of work that you have produced to date relating to the book you are currently working on.

PPD SESSIONS: BLOG UPDATE

2009-01-26T15:42:00.000Z

As discussed at Friday's PPD session could you make sure you sign up to follow the level one blog, currently sixteen have done this...with four days until the next session I feel positive all of you will have by this Friday.

Remember to post any outstanding evaluations and statement of intents as well as any images of your work and related professional practice. Anyone failing to do so will be asked to leave the session.

CHANGE OF VENUE: This week's sessions will take place in studio one.

GOOGLE CALENDAR

2009-01-19T15:31:00.000Z

Just to remind you that you should checking Google calendar (see below) on a regular basis.

A BOOK OF 100...

2009-01-19T14:38:00.000Z

Group tutorials will take place on Thursday 22nd of Jan, see Google calendar and the notice board for further details.

All tutorials will be held in STUDIO ONE, please attend on time with the body of work you have developed to date.

NEW LIBRARY OPENING TIMES

2009-01-16T09:46:00.000Z

From tomorrow (17th January) the Blenheim Walk Library will be open every Saturday between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
All library resources including the college shop will be available on these days.

COLLEGE OPEN THIS SATURDAY

2009-01-12T16:22:00.001Z

The studios and workshops will be open this Saturday (17th Jan) from 10am to 4pm.

A Book Of 100...

2009-01-12T10:31:00.000Z

Group Tutorials

Thursday 15th January, AM
DP2

Thursday 15th January, PM
DP3

Friday 16th January, AM
DP1

Tutorials will take place in studio one, please bring the body of work you have created to date.

JOHN ANGERSON TALK

2009-01-06T10:10:00.000Z

John Angerson will be giving a talk in the Studio Theatre, Blenhiem Walk in Tuesday 20th January at 12.00pm.

www.johnangerson.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2009-01-06T09:52:00.000Z

I hope you have enjoyed your day of rest over Christmas break (Christmas day) just to remind you that the studios are open this week and the deadline for the 100 brief is Monday 12th of Jan at 10am.

TYPOGATEAUX (edible type) CONTEST

2008-12-18T16:07:00.000Z

Congratulations to all of you who entered the contest and made it a success.

TYPOGATEAUX (edible type) CONTEST

2008-12-17T12:44:00.000Z

Your TYPOGATEAUX must be presented for 10am and you will return at 11am when the winner will be announced. Good luck.

A registered briefing will take place afterward for which attendance is mandatory.

FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER

2008-12-11T15:24:00.000Z

Attention

Free breakfast will be availble to all year one students in studio one.

8.45am - 9.15am

TYPOGATEAUX (edible type) CONTEST

2008-12-08T13:59:00.000Z

Useful recsourses:

www.bbc.co.uk/food
www.jamieoliver.com/recipes#
www.deliaonline.com/recipes
www.wilton.com/decorating/decorating-basics

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT_n__vsguk

TYPOGATEAUX (edible type) CONTEST

2008-12-08T13:46:00.000Z

THE ANNUAL BAGD TYPOGATEAUX (edible type)
CONTEST RULES

1. Open to any individual who is currently enrolled on the BA (hons) Graphic Design degree at Leeds College of Art & Design (if working as part of a team, maximum team size is five individuals).

2. Typogateaux entries must be presented at 10am in studio one on Thursday 18th December.

3. On arrival you must fill in a registration card that lists the individual or teams names and the ingredients of the typogateaux.

4. Refrigeration is not available. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate on the further information section of the registration card.

5. The typogateaux can be created from a bought cake that is adapted into a typographical form.

6. All typogateaux must be manufactured in a sanitary environment.

7. Judging Criteria
Inside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
(Even grain, evenly baked; free from air pockets)
Outside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
(Consistent shape/size/surface; overall appeal)

A REMINDER...

2008-12-03T16:11:00.000Z

PHOTOSHOP WORKSHOP
Mac Suite 202
DP1-Thursday 9.30am
DP2- Thursday 1.00pm
DP3- Friday 9.30am

A REMINDER...

2008-11-25T10:48:00.000Z

November 25th

Visual Language 9.30am

Visual Language 1.00pm

A REMINDER...

2008-11-24T09:43:00.000Z

MODULE DEADLINE TODAY

You must submit your work between 3.30pm and 4.00pm in studio 1.

MARTIN PARR TALK

2008-11-21T14:58:00.000Z

WEDNESDAY 26th NOVEMBER

STUDIO THEATRE

1PM

FONT.THE SOURCE BOOK

2008-11-21T11:52:00.000Z

FONT. THE SOURCE BOOK

Nadine Monem

Black Dog Publishing

July 2008

ISBN 9781-9061-55414

A REMINDER...

2008-11-21T11:47:00.000Z

BRIEFING

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21ST

STUDIO 1

2.30PM

ALL MUST ATTEND

VISUAL LANGUAGE: 25th November

2008-11-19T10:22:00.000Z

Please bring any equipment for recording to this session:

Digital cameras

Notebooks

Graph paper

Tape Measure...etc.

PPD SESSIONS: BLOG

2008-11-15T12:25:00.000Z

So I can create links to all the year one blogs can you email me any changed addresses.

amber.smith@leeds-art.ac.uk

MAILSHOT BRIEF: ADDRESS

2008-11-15T12:16:00.000Z

The Course Team

BA Graphic Design

Leeds College of Art and Design

Blenheim Walk

Leeds

LS2 9QA

For the other nine people that you feel it is appropriate to send the mailshot out to you must find out the full address for yourselves.

PPD SESSIONS: BLOG

2008-11-14T09:09:00.000Z

VISUAL LITERACY

Visual Synecdoche

Small element representing a whole.

Visual Metaphor

The meaning of one image is transfered to another.

Visual Metonym

Symbolic image associated with the person/people etc...

Visual examples of these three terms need to be posted on your blog.

TYPOGRAPHY:ABC3D

2008-11-13T11:25:00.000Z

INTERACTIVE PAPER ENGINEERING

ABC3D

Marion Bataille

A Neal Porter Book

Roaring Brook Press

October 2008

ISBN 978-1-59643-425-7

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnZr0wiG1Hg

PPD SESSIONS: BLOG

2008-11-12T11:52:00.000Z

DP3 - Thursday 13th November 10.00am

DP1 - Thursday 13th November 1.00pm

DP2 - Friday 14th November 10.00am

See main timetable for further details.

MODULE DEADLINE

2008-11-12T10:15:00.000Z

MODULE DEADLINE:

MONDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 4PM

There will be a briefing about the submission on Monday 17th November from 9.30am.

VISUAL LANGAUGE

2008-11-07T11:01:00.000Z

Visual language 11th November

Please bring your digital cameras to this session.

www.jenstark.com

www.petercallesen.com

COURSE REPS.

2008-11-05T10:05:00.000Z

YEAR ONE COURSE REPS.

Heather Bradley

Liam Hine

Ed Webb

WELCOME TO BA (Hons.) GRAPHIC DESIGN

2008-09-11T17:34:00.001+01:00

Hi All

Welcome to the BA (Hons.) Graphic Design blog.

Over the coming weeks this blog. will help you settle in to the course and manage the deluge of information that will be coming your way. The course team will be regularly posting useful information,notices, course documents and well as links to appropriate websites relating to the content of the course.

ThIs blog also contains your course timetable that will be updated regularly. Use this to find out when you should be in, where you should be and what you will be doing. If there are any changes to timetabled sessions you will find out about them here.

Please check this blog. regularly and if you have any suggestions regarding content please speak to a member of the course team.

We wish you good luck and hope that you find your time at Leeds College of Art & Design both challenging and rewarding.

The Course Team

COURSE REPS.

2008-09-11T17:24:00.000+01:00

BA (Hons.) GRAPHIC DESIGN

YOUR INPUT……

………is essential to the development of this course and will have a direct influence on your education.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

• Represent group at key meetings - Course Team Meetings, Course consultative committee, College Management meetings

• Help identify practical needs of group and lobby for development or change either within the course or college as a whole

• Help to organise visits, social events etc. and liaise with the Students Union

• Organise student blog./online social network, notice boards and help in the communication of information between staff and students

We are looking for 2(or more) student reps.

If you are interested please contact Fred by Friday 28st September (1pm)