VA2410 Illustration Group 1

Assignment reminder

2009-04-13T20:29:00.001-07:00

Dear all,

here is your assignment reminder:

1. Class Works

- 1 day journey

- Image and Text

- instructional illustration

Please frame your works with cardboard.

2. Digital Illustration

- Format : jpg

- Resolution : 72 dpi

**Please upload your file to the folder named "cokeIllustration_assignment" in moodle.

3. Kwun Tong Guidbook

Presentation and Critique on 20thApril

Deadline : 20April, 2009

Let me know if you have any problem.

good luck!

Justin

Monday class

2009-04-05T03:29:00.000-07:00

Dear all,
Sorry for the short notice...
For the coming Monday, we will have our last lecture on the topic of experimental form of illustrations. Topics related to Graffiti and material exploration will be discussed....
After the lecture, we will do some small exercise in class. In order to do so, please bring along with you a digital camera. (a normal one is fine..., in case you don't have one, you could share with your classmate)

BTW, I would also like to see the final outcome of your own DIY book, too...
how is it going?

have fun!
See you!

Book Binding Workshop [30March]

2009-03-25T10:46:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

Please be reminded that we are going to have a book binding workshop in the coming week. As I told you already, we will try to D.I.Y. a hardcover book which it could be used in your Kwun Tong Guidebook project.

Here' s the list of materials you will need to bring:

1. Paper -- sheets of paper to make the pages

(If you use A4 plain paper, you may need around 40 sheets)

2. A large sheet of sturdy paper -- to make the outer cover

3. Cardboards -- to make the inner cover (make sure it is big enough for both sides)

以上紙張尺吋自訂大小。

4. A needle

5. A heavy thread (e.g. linen thread 阿麻線)

6. A awl (錐子)

7. PVA glue ／白膠漿

8. ...and brushes

9. Some fabric (紗布或其他舊布，不要太厚)

10. Clips　(5-6 pieces, depends on the size of your book)

11. old magazine with hard cover (較硬身之舊雜誌封面)

11. Masking Tape

12. A Craft knife / scissors

13. Ruler

14. Wooden block (optional)

Digital Workshop - Coke side of life Reference

2009-03-15T22:57:00.001-07:00

"Coca-Cola has always been at its best when it reflects the simple, optimistic moments in life. The Coke Side of Life recognizes that the most universal experiences are those where Coca-Cola is refreshingly honest and uplifting." -- Coca Cola Company, 2008

[GuideBook Project] - After the visit...

2009-02-25T06:27:00.000-08:00

Dear all,

thanks for your efforts during the trip.

For the next class, you are asked to :

1. Prepare a short presentation on what you have done and what you have gained during the trip. Show us pictures or sketches...

2. Think of a theme / idea to help you to develop your experiences into visuals.

3. Prepare materials needed to make the book. Bring in any tools needed and do experiments in the class.

4. Look for external visual references to get extra inspirations.

Remember that you may still need to look for more information about the area. You are encouraged to pay another visit again if necessary. Or else, you can have a look at the followings...

...and many more, just google....