Process and Production - Self portrait poster-zine

In todays process and production with Nick, the task was to create another zine, however this time we would be using ourselves as the content, and experimenting with different processes as we worked through the activities. 

The zine was created using a A2 piece of card, and folded 3 times to create 5 separate work areas that we would utilise, with the work area becoming larger as you unfold it. I thought this was a good way to exhibit work as all of the space in the zine was utilised. 

For the front cover (A5) we were given an image of our student ID picture which we had to edit. I placed triangles over the eyes and added a strip at the top of the page. The back page was a line drawing of how we perceive ourselves. I added the rounded eyes, kind of like an emoticon, looking to the side in order to represent a bit of cheekiness and humour as this is how I am with friends. 

For the third page (A4) we were to put our faces into the scanner and press them down to create the look of pushing up against glass. This created a cool looking image and was strange to see yourself in that way.

The task for the next page (A3) was to use emoticons as a collage material to create yourself. I firstly drew with pencil an outline to use as a template and then cut out the emoticons with a craft knife and stock them down. I used the Poo emoticon for the hair, the thinking emoticon for the pupils and mouth, and the happy crying emoticon for the eyes. 

Finally for the last page of the zine (A2) we were given the task to create a pop art piece. We were provided with different weights of dots on a page to work with. I penciled out a template to work off and cut the pieces of dotted paper to the correct size and shape. Creating a checker board pattern as there background. I am happy with the way the pop art page turned out. It is my favourite of them all.

I enjoyed this workshop as it allowed me to experiment with different manual techniques, and incorporate them into an interesting format. The one that I enjoyed the most was the pop art piece. I think that I will use this type of graphic in one of my future pieces. 

CV and Intellectual Property Rights

In todays lecture with Peter we looked at CV's as well as intellectual property rights. This helped me to gain a better insight into what my work is worth and what I am worth as an designer.

Curriculum Vitae

Understand how it is read:

Name and contact 

Your name
Address
Telephone (Personal Mobile)
Email (Uni and personal)
Webpage (Online portfolio)

Age
DoB
Status (if single put this on, if not, don't)


Education 

Most recent first:

University of huddersfield Graphic Design and Animation BA Hons (Expected graduation date)

College etc. NO GRADES, Just say you have the qualifications. Been to University, that is enough. No list. GCSE's for example - GCSE's including maths and english etc.

Skills  - Computer literacy (Program Specific)
           - Driving licence (Get driving lessons)

Work experience 

Date - Organisation - Job
Doesnt matter what the work is.

(Revolution,
 Function room
 Park
 Whitehall Country Club)

Most recent first. Showing you have a work ethic.


Hobbies - interests 

Be very brief - This is to show you have a life. Keep aspects back for further discussion. If you ask questions, you want to eloborate and chat aboiut what you have done.

Aspect of head screwed on, banterous etc. 2 or 3 things i enjoy doing. Make sure its real.

Referees (Not reference - its people who could give you a reference)

Name
Company
Position
Address
Telephone
Email

Work Reference, Academic.

Be creative in how you approach people.


I.P. - Intellectual Property 
I.P.R. - Intellectual Property Rights

Patents: Theses must be NEW
               HOW things work
               HOW they are made
               TECHNICAL contribution

Copyright 
Automatic Production covering anything written or preformed.

Design right 

The way an object looks.
Similar to copyright, it is automatic, and similarity, the key issue is proved or originality.

Pre paten registration - £25
Design right registration - £50
Copyright registration -  £50


(1) Client ________________ You (Designer)
                                                  Potential commissioned work

(2)You assess if you can do it   ______ (Ability, Time, Scope/size, Resources, Cost)

(3) Client ____Agree Terms____ You (Designer)
                Cost, Payment, Deadlines, Brief details, Technical file, etc)

(4) Client ___Liaise with client____ You (Designer)
               Undertake work  -  Deadlines, Project management, Booking resources etc.

(5) Client _____ Deliver work ______Complete work.

(6) _________ Receive Receipt

(7) Send Invoice __________

(8) _________ Payment made

Liase with client - 

Keeping client engaged, the more the client thinks the ideas are theirs. Make milestones to show the client. make them sign off on work before you do too much and they go back on it. Recorded delivery and get receipt at that point.

Invoicing - Be prompt. Ensure you put all data on the invoice.
Order Number
Client Contact (Name of person)
Date of Commission
Date of Delivery