This week, we did mock interviews. I made it more fun by purposefully dressing up in a pinstripe
shirt and pinstripe waistcoat! I had a very "corp-goth" look. One of my friends said I looked like
an evil lawyer or someone evil who works in the city! We had to reflect on our interviews.
How did you feel completing the mock interviews?
I felt slightly nervous as I didn't want to make a mistake. I felt very confident about my portfolio
and I felt I had prepared myself very well.
What were your strengths?
My strengths were eye contact. I don't find it difficult to look people in the eye when talking to
them. I sat up straight and showed I was interested. I knew how to explain my work.
What were your weaknesses?
Next time, I might consider asking a couple of questions at the end of the interview.
How could you improve on your interview techniques?
I could perhaps elaborate more on answers to questions.
Friday, 25 January 2013
Thursday, 24 January 2013
Evaluation of my Unit 5 art and design portfolio
In your opinion what has this unit involved?
This unit involved building an art and design portfolio on a blog. It also involved making a CV,
learning about the importance of a portfolio, finding out about courses and jobs for me and how
to present yourself at an interview.
Explain what you have covered within this unit?
We have covered responses to videos, the purpose of a portfolio, questions answered on Jane's
graphic design portfolio, research on HE courses and jobs within the art and design industry,
making a blog, mock interview, looking at good and bad interviews, examples of good and
bad CV's and making a CV.
What particular areas of this unit have helped in preparation for preparing your portfolio?
Answering interview questions on paper made me think about my interests and goals for the future.
Watching videos of good and bad interviews showed me how to present at an interview.
How has your understanding of preparing a portfolio developed during this unit?
my understanding has developed alot. I now understand that a portfolio must show all of my best
work and show that I understand the names of each unit, how to write a CV and conduct myself
at an interview.
How did you feel before the unit about producing a portfolio and how do you feel now?
Before starting the unit, I felt that learning about how to produce a portfolio would be really
good for me to help me go up in the world. Now that I have finished the unit, I feel very happy
that I have made a portfolio and improved my CV.
This unit involved building an art and design portfolio on a blog. It also involved making a CV,
learning about the importance of a portfolio, finding out about courses and jobs for me and how
to present yourself at an interview.
Explain what you have covered within this unit?
We have covered responses to videos, the purpose of a portfolio, questions answered on Jane's
graphic design portfolio, research on HE courses and jobs within the art and design industry,
making a blog, mock interview, looking at good and bad interviews, examples of good and
bad CV's and making a CV.
What particular areas of this unit have helped in preparation for preparing your portfolio?
Answering interview questions on paper made me think about my interests and goals for the future.
Watching videos of good and bad interviews showed me how to present at an interview.
How has your understanding of preparing a portfolio developed during this unit?
my understanding has developed alot. I now understand that a portfolio must show all of my best
work and show that I understand the names of each unit, how to write a CV and conduct myself
at an interview.
How did you feel before the unit about producing a portfolio and how do you feel now?
Before starting the unit, I felt that learning about how to produce a portfolio would be really
good for me to help me go up in the world. Now that I have finished the unit, I feel very happy
that I have made a portfolio and improved my CV.
My drawings for fashion course
I attended an interview for a Level 3 BTEC diploma in fashion for next year. The fashion teacher
said it looked very promising for me, but she wanted me to do some observational drawings
(pictured below) as she wanted to see my drawing skills. When I showed them to her, she was so impressed that she accepted me on the course!
said it looked very promising for me, but she wanted me to do some observational drawings
(pictured below) as she wanted to see my drawing skills. When I showed them to her, she was so impressed that she accepted me on the course!
I looked at my own pair of shoes to draw this.
This is a dress that I have and it took me at least an hour to draw it as it has alot of detail.
Third project-Unit 2 (2D visual communication) and Unit 3 (3D visual communication)
For the third project on this art course, two units were combined into one project. We had to
make ceramics in the form of totem poles, using moulds which we made from toys.
So, I drew a toy plane, car and bag using cross-hatching
techniques on the page to the left and I used charcoal for the
drawing on the right.
the left page and my final piece on right.
Friday, 18 January 2013
Second project-Unit 18 Working with site-specific briefs
For our second project, we had to design and make a sculpture. The sculptures were mounted on
to triangular frames which were made out of twigs, as opposed to mounting the sculpture on a plinth.
Below, is a picture of my finished piece in my sketchbook. There were three frames on each side of
the triangle. I designed a skull and placed it in the middle frame of the triangle. I made cut-outs
of flames with cardboard which I placed in the lower frame. I placed a circle of skulls in the top frame.
Pictured below, are the drawings of my initial design idea.
Pictured below are my drawings of some of my other design ideas.
First project-Unit 16 Working with Accessory Briefs
The first project we did on the art and design course was textiles. We had to design and make a
paper accessory and choose a celebrity that we could make it for. I made lace-up arm cuffs and my
chosen celebrity was Doro Pesch, a heavy metal singer. I chose her because not only am I a fan of
her music, I also like her style of clothing. Below is a picture of the arm cuffs that I designed and
made.
Below is a picture of my maquette, which is a sample piece to experiment with before you make
your final piece.
Pictured below are some samples that I had made for the project.
All of these samples were made with different types of paper. I used card, coloured paper and tissue
paper.
Thursday, 17 January 2013
The good and bad points of an interview
Today in class, we learned about how to present ourselves at an interview.
When you walk into the interview room, you should wait to be seated. Once you are sat
down, it is important to sit up straight. Do not slouch as this looks, to the interviewer, like you
are not really interested. Crossing arms and legs looks defensive.
The way you look is very important. If you look well-groomed, clean and smart, you have
more of a chance of success with the interviewer.
It is a good idea to switch your phone off before entering the interview room, as if the
phone rings during the interview, it would cause a disruption. If you leave it on and it rings,
don't answer it, but switch it off.
It is important to have the right attitude. An interviewer will not like someone who is
over-confident and has nothing to show for themselves. Being well-manered with a smile on
your face will do the trick. When the interviewer asks you questions, try to explain your answers and elaborate.
If the interviewer shakes your hand, do not decline as this will be seen as impolite. Make
sure your handshake is quite firm to give the message "i mean business".
Do not ask about the salary, as the interviewer will think you're only after the money!
Don't look eager to leave.
When you walk into the interview room, you should wait to be seated. Once you are sat
down, it is important to sit up straight. Do not slouch as this looks, to the interviewer, like you
are not really interested. Crossing arms and legs looks defensive.
The way you look is very important. If you look well-groomed, clean and smart, you have
more of a chance of success with the interviewer.
It is a good idea to switch your phone off before entering the interview room, as if the
phone rings during the interview, it would cause a disruption. If you leave it on and it rings,
don't answer it, but switch it off.
It is important to have the right attitude. An interviewer will not like someone who is
over-confident and has nothing to show for themselves. Being well-manered with a smile on
your face will do the trick. When the interviewer asks you questions, try to explain your answers and elaborate.
If the interviewer shakes your hand, do not decline as this will be seen as impolite. Make
sure your handshake is quite firm to give the message "i mean business".
Do not ask about the salary, as the interviewer will think you're only after the money!
Don't look eager to leave.
Friday, 11 January 2013
Graphic design lecture
After the graphic design tutor came in to class to have a chat this morning, we had to write
some notes about graphic design.
The tutor showed us the final pieces that her graphic design students have completed
The students' graphic design work was mounted onto white card as it looks clean and pristine.
Black card supposedly 'saps the life out of the work' according to the tutor! I don't agree with
her, I love all things dark! The tutor mentioned the fact that graphics work is clean compared
to art and design which can get very messy.
The students had made posters using drawings, computers and photoshop. They mounted
the work using a special type of glue. When the work is being stuck onto the card, the students
must make sure that there are no air bubbles and that it is measured to create a really neat and
tidy finish.
It is important to be clear about the unit title when explaining about the work as it explains
what the work is about.
Graphic design students can spend a minimum of £100 on a portfolio. It cost them £5 a
print.
The strengths of a portfolio are mark-making, drawing, sketchbook that looks good, pride
in your work, course attendance, etc. The weaknesses of a portfolio are white pages, no
annotation, no pride in work,etc.
Ideas sheets are important as they show how the work progresses from the beginning to the
final piece.
some notes about graphic design.
The tutor showed us the final pieces that her graphic design students have completed
The students' graphic design work was mounted onto white card as it looks clean and pristine.
Black card supposedly 'saps the life out of the work' according to the tutor! I don't agree with
her, I love all things dark! The tutor mentioned the fact that graphics work is clean compared
to art and design which can get very messy.
The students had made posters using drawings, computers and photoshop. They mounted
the work using a special type of glue. When the work is being stuck onto the card, the students
must make sure that there are no air bubbles and that it is measured to create a really neat and
tidy finish.
It is important to be clear about the unit title when explaining about the work as it explains
what the work is about.
Graphic design students can spend a minimum of £100 on a portfolio. It cost them £5 a
print.
The strengths of a portfolio are mark-making, drawing, sketchbook that looks good, pride
in your work, course attendance, etc. The weaknesses of a portfolio are white pages, no
annotation, no pride in work,etc.
Ideas sheets are important as they show how the work progresses from the beginning to the
final piece.
A boring start to the day!
I am in college at the moment. A graphic design teacher came in to class to have a chat about
her course. I found it interesting to look at the work that her students have done, but we were made
to stand around a table listening to her talking for what felt like more than an hour! My legs were
aching and so was my friend's back! We were glad to have a break!
Having fun at college
I am in college right at this moment having fun with my friends messing about on the computers! The
project we are doing at the moment is about making an art and design portfolio and we have been
doing alot of written work which can get rather tiresome! So, me and three classmates went into
the computer room to do our work, but there was a keyboard attached to one of the computers (
and there was no teacher in the room!) so obviously we ended up having a right laugh, not to mention taking pictures and videos of ourselves on iphoto!
project we are doing at the moment is about making an art and design portfolio and we have been
doing alot of written work which can get rather tiresome! So, me and three classmates went into
the computer room to do our work, but there was a keyboard attached to one of the computers (
and there was no teacher in the room!) so obviously we ended up having a right laugh, not to mention taking pictures and videos of ourselves on iphoto!
Thursday, 10 January 2013
The purpose of a portfolio
A portfolio helps to sell yourself at interviews. It helps you get in to art school, college,
university or higher-level courses and you can also present it at a job interview. A portfolio
shows your skills and talents and the level you are working at. It also shows your skills and
thinking ability, your interests and expression of ideas. It is a record of what you have
achieved.
A portfolio is usually presented in a folder as this looks smart and professional. These
days, a lot of people tend to make an online portfolio. Portfolios also come in the form of
powerpoints, printed books, blogs, journals and disks.
What clients look for in a portfolio, is something unusual, unique and original. They also
look for creativity, individuality and independence, aswell as your personality, commitment
and ability to evaluate your work.
A portfolio must be updated with the latest work. Presenting work that looks out-dated
doesn't give a good impression. Most importantly, a portfolio is you and promotes you.
university or higher-level courses and you can also present it at a job interview. A portfolio
shows your skills and talents and the level you are working at. It also shows your skills and
thinking ability, your interests and expression of ideas. It is a record of what you have
achieved.
A portfolio is usually presented in a folder as this looks smart and professional. These
days, a lot of people tend to make an online portfolio. Portfolios also come in the form of
powerpoints, printed books, blogs, journals and disks.
What clients look for in a portfolio, is something unusual, unique and original. They also
look for creativity, individuality and independence, aswell as your personality, commitment
and ability to evaluate your work.
A portfolio must be updated with the latest work. Presenting work that looks out-dated
doesn't give a good impression. Most importantly, a portfolio is you and promotes you.
Preparing a portfolio
Preparing a portfolio
The most important type of drawings to include in your portfolio, are primary drawings, which
are the initial drawings from the start of a project, and working from real people and objects. A
wide range of things, such as drawings, photos, pictures and cut-outs can be put into a portfolio.
Including a wide range of work shows your skills, strengths and abilities. Also select interesting
pieces that stand out. It is important to have an organized portfolio as it must be easy to read. It should start with a title page and the pages should lead up to the final outcome. A good portfolio must show that the student has worked very hard within whatever environment they've been in.
It must be memorable and consist of skill, experimentation and be full of lots of ideas.
Work that isn't related to the portfolio work and scribbly, rough sketches should not be put
into a portfolio. Choose your best pieces of work. The ones that stand out and look impressive
and have been a successful.
What should a portfolio show?
Clients look for something unusual, unique or original. They also look for creativity,
individuality and independence, as well as lots of ideas. They are looking for your personality,
your process for developing ideas and ability to evaluate your work. The order of the
portfolio is important as it shows what leads to an idea. It shows the design development
process. Always keep your portfolio updated with your latest work.
A sketchbook is important for a portfolio as it shows every stage of the process, from
the original idea, all the way through to the final outcome. It also shows idea generation which is
research and information. Clients want to see what leads to an idea.
What can a portfolio do for you?
A portfolio can help you get into art school, college or university. It helps to sell yourself. It
shows your skills and talents and the level you are working at. It also shows your thinking
ability it promotes you.
What is a portfolio?
Portfolios come in all shapes and forms. They are usually presented in a folder, but times
have changed and they can come in the form of printed books, online portfolios, disks, blogs,
journals and powerpoints. A portfolio shows your interests and expression of ideas. It is a record
of what you have achieved. It must be kept up to date with the latest work. A portfolio is you.
The most important type of drawings to include in your portfolio, are primary drawings, which
are the initial drawings from the start of a project, and working from real people and objects. A
wide range of things, such as drawings, photos, pictures and cut-outs can be put into a portfolio.
Including a wide range of work shows your skills, strengths and abilities. Also select interesting
pieces that stand out. It is important to have an organized portfolio as it must be easy to read. It should start with a title page and the pages should lead up to the final outcome. A good portfolio must show that the student has worked very hard within whatever environment they've been in.
It must be memorable and consist of skill, experimentation and be full of lots of ideas.
Work that isn't related to the portfolio work and scribbly, rough sketches should not be put
into a portfolio. Choose your best pieces of work. The ones that stand out and look impressive
and have been a successful.
What should a portfolio show?
Clients look for something unusual, unique or original. They also look for creativity,
individuality and independence, as well as lots of ideas. They are looking for your personality,
your process for developing ideas and ability to evaluate your work. The order of the
portfolio is important as it shows what leads to an idea. It shows the design development
process. Always keep your portfolio updated with your latest work.
A sketchbook is important for a portfolio as it shows every stage of the process, from
the original idea, all the way through to the final outcome. It also shows idea generation which is
research and information. Clients want to see what leads to an idea.
What can a portfolio do for you?
A portfolio can help you get into art school, college or university. It helps to sell yourself. It
shows your skills and talents and the level you are working at. It also shows your thinking
ability it promotes you.
What is a portfolio?
Portfolios come in all shapes and forms. They are usually presented in a folder, but times
have changed and they can come in the form of printed books, online portfolios, disks, blogs,
journals and powerpoints. A portfolio shows your interests and expression of ideas. It is a record
of what you have achieved. It must be kept up to date with the latest work. A portfolio is you.
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