2009年4月13日 星期一

Assignment reminder

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



2009年4月5日 星期日

Monday class

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!

2009年3月25日 星期三

Book Binding Workshop [30March]

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)


2009年3月15日 星期日

Digital Workshop - Coke side of life Reference


























"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 

2009年2月25日 星期三

[GuideBook Project] - After the visit...

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....




鉛筆擦膠 -- 城市魔幻繪本 Artist Talk 對談會

2009.02.28
3pm-5pm
嘉賓:大泥,健吾
作者: KY, 拔濤
地點:藝鵠 灣仔軒尼詩道365號 富德樓1樓
留座:2893 4808






























It's a great opportunity to meet the artists in person.
Don't miss the chance!

2009年1月12日 星期一

Register your blog

Dear all students,
Please register your own blog and send me the link within this week.
Justin