NORMAL CV
Name, Contact details, Profile, Educational history, Employment/work experience, Interests, References
ART CV
Same. But also...
Publication history, Workshops, Exhibitions (that you were in, that you curated).
It is obvious that the employer would like to have the most recent information first, and for the CV to be in easy to read, therefore an easy and simple format would be advisable; as I know from experience that many employers merely skim and tick the appropriate boxes of things that they want to see when emplyoing someone for a specific job.
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Friday, 25 March 2011
Saturday, 19 March 2011
Professional Developmental Practice
Different kinds of jobs in Illustration:
-scientific -children's books -film/animation -editorial -portrait
-propaganda -political -music -graphic novels -manga
-Comics -digital -fashion and retail -interior design -architecture
-fine art -tattoo design -toy design -packaging -concept art
-game design -teaching -gift card design -advertising -web design
-graffiti -street art -make up artist -art therapy
ADVERTISING
PROS
lots of money
experience in different areas
lots of work
CONS
short time to complete work
a lot of travelling
a lot of research
FINE ART ILLUSTRATION
PROS
never ending creativity
unique
self-directed
CONS
not as popular
not as much money in it
hard to get a job in this area
SKILLS NEEDED
-Communication -soft skills/interpersonal skills -strategies
-organisation -time management -team work
-patience -flexibility -responsibility
-practical skills -qualifications -determination
-numeracy skills -personal presentation
AREAS I WANT TO DEVELOP:
-soft skills/interpersonal skills
-flexibility
-personal presentation
-self motivation
-time management
-numeracy skills
AREAS I AM GOOD AT:
-self motivation
-team work
-communication
-organisational skills
-time management
-responsibility
-practical skills and knowledge
'Why I have chosen Illustration as Course'
I have chosen Illustration as a course because for me, it is relevant to what I want to achieve in the field of being creative and doing Art as a career. I have done Fine Art throughout my GCSE's and A Levels ands I thought it was time for a change in what I am learning. Fine Art, as a practise, is a very detailed in how one wants to express their technique as well as message through mostly painting. It was always painting for me, because my college was lacking in money and equipment at the time. For example, I did not know what a MAC or th program Illustrator existed.
I guess, I always wanted to either teach something artistic or learn more experiences, thus, a course on Illustration and Print.
I have felt for quite some time that this course that I am on, has opened new doors for me. I have learnt so much more in the space of a few months, and this is only my first year. It has truly opened my eyes to the possibilities of how many jobs are related to Illustration alone. This is another reason, because Illustration as a general artistic practise is more up-to-date, than Fine Art pieces, and in more demand of employing.
Earlier experiences of my life have led me to my destination within this course; I have done tile screen printing as a part time job, learning the basics of Illustrator and Photoshop and working as a volunteer for a web designer to do his Administration (this in itself, includes Dreamweaver). These experiences have shown me that I have become interested in the computer side to Illustration and that, more learning and practice is needed in order for me to understand everything that I need to know. And after I have achieved what I wanted to achieve, I can look back at those experiences and say, I have done a lot in the space of a few years. I am still young, after all.
I am still not sure what it is within this course what will gain me a place in an amazing job, but I know that this is the right choice. I know from the fact that this is a very demanding course. I was currently doing six projects at the same time, and this is itself shows the mice from the men within one's determination and time limits (which is what is it all about for an Illustrator). So therefore, though I am stressed from the constant deadlines that inter-lap each other, I know that in the long run, the more I do now, the more I know in the future.
Compared to other courses, courses such as Biology etc, an art course shows me that there is so much potential around me. People within art courses, I find, are more willing to welcome one and compare ideas as well as work together. Therefore, within the few months that I have been here, I have grown confidence and now believe that as well as experience, I will fine and converse with people that can make me go further in life. I have learnt ages ago, that is it always about who you know and what you know that gets you further in life.
I initially changed this questions from 'course' rather than 'career' because I am truly still unsure about what I want to do as a job. I know that I have said beforehand that I might want to work as a teacher in a art, but to be truthful, this is only a back-up; a safety net I do not get a greater more fulfilling job.
All in all, I think something art based, either learning as I go, or teaching those to do what I know will benefit for people in the future and let me show my public speaking skills as well as show my experience and potential in being someone and something in this life. I want to do something worthwhile and I believe that learning more in this demanding course will help me get there.
Personal and Professional Developmental Plan (and WB1)
DESCRIPTION DATE OBTAINED
Qualifications: June 2007
GCSE Fine Art, grade A*
GCSE Graphic Design, grade C
GCSE English, grade B
GSCE History, grade C
GSCE Math, grade C
GCSE Science, grade C
A Level Fine Art, grade A June 2009
A Level English, grade C
A Level History, grade C
Foundation Degree, Illustration and Print Ongoing
Achievements:
Winner of three Art Medals, one Art Cup June 2002-2005
Winner of ‘Write Now!’ Short Story competition January 2003
Manual Screen-printing Apprentice Ongoing
Commission-based Artist Ongoing
Published Author and self-illustration on book cover December 2010
Using your research, complete your short and long-term goals (Be SMART)
LONG TERM - With the work experience, gain a respectful looking CV related in art and get a job in that sector, as well as do commissions etc in the mean time, but also have a part time job just in case.
SWOT analysis
Do a SWOT analysis of your goals based on your research
Strengths
-I am doing some work experience based on my knowledge in illustration
-I have done and will keep on doing commissions, however this is fine art based
-not afraid to give work experience in a sector of my ability that I am not strong in, a go
Weaknesses
-even though I do have work experience, my knowledge of illustration is limited as I am on my first year
-I like doing fine art pieces more
-informed on constant competitions and work experience
-my background and knowledge can get me far
-who I know and where to look
Threats -other, better students -funds -who you know confidence -guidance -time limits | |
Personal and Professional Development Plan (Be SMART)
Based on your completed SWOT analysis -
Write a personal statement about your goal
Write a personal statement about your immediate goals and how you intend to achieve these
My immediate goals would include carrying on with my course and what it has got to offer. Keep a look out for competitions and work experience, Collect work experience and competition entries in portfolio for CV
Write a personal statement about your goals for the next 18 months and how you intend to achieve these.
My goals for the next 18 months would include collecting all of my research and experience to be made into a CV/portfolio showing the best of my ability.
Write a personal statement about your goals for the next 3 years and how you intend to achieve these
With the research and experience all placed in a portfolio/CV, I intend to present this to any contacts I have gained in the last 3 years. I want to have an internship or a course dedicated in working for a company who will give me more knowledge or who I can work with and get paid after the internship.
Job Profiles in my subject area
PRINTMAKER
Job description
A printmaker is an artist who designs and makes prints. Techniques such as woodcuts or silk-screens are used to create images which are transposed onto surfaces, generally using a printing press.
Printmakers increasingly use electronic or digital printing processes alongside more traditional craft-based methods. This has increased collaborative working with computer artists.
Many established printmakers teach and run classes to support themselves and finance their work. They may also offer technical or advisory support to educational organisations.
Some experienced printmakers manage a team of printmakers operating from shared workshop facilities. They may also offer other artistic and design services, as well as printing.
Typical work activities
Typical work activities include:
- using printmaking techniques such as etching, screen printing, lithography, relief printing (e.g. woodcut, linocut), and computer-generated images to produce prints;
- printing on a variety of surfaces, e.g. plastics, metal, glass, textiles, wood and paper;
- responding to a client’s brief;
- advising clients on the technical aspects of production;
- producing prints to specifications, for example when working as a master printer for artists;
- producing multiple copies of an artist’s work, otherwise known as editioning.
- being aware of and following health and safety procedures.
Common commercial or educational tasks include:
- producing promotional items, such as catalogues, t-shirts, and signs;
- printing on exhibition display stands;
- silk screen printing for posters;
- planning and delivering classes and workshops to teach printmaking techniques to artists, students or the general public.
If self-employed, additional work activities may include:
- taking responsibility for running and financing premises, e.g. a workshop or studio;
- overseeing the day-to-day tasks associated with running a small business, such as keeping accounts or developing an advertising strategy;
- taking on some part-time work, such as teaching.
I chose this job description because I have done screen printing as a job and I have just done some aspects on a beginners level of print making
and I found it highly interesting. I understood that there are different aspects of this job, such as whether it means all characteristics of printmaking are valid, such as, if the job entitled one to do everything, such as screen printing as well as lino print etc, or just one aspect of it. I have to take that in consideration, as well as the fact that this job can be placed in different categories. I have worked for a self -employed screen printer who let me do prints on tiles, rounding up to doing 150 in about 4 hours. I understand some things on that scale but nothing definate. It seems that doing something educational or commercial is more fitting for this day and age. There are job in this practise that include teaching, which I am interested in. However, this is a broad subject and without shortcuts (for e.g. screen printing, doing those 150 tiles, took that long because I had to stop and start again because of cleaning it etc). Printmaking is a time consuming job and for me, doing something that involves commercial or educational work gives me more satisfaction and can be seen by everyone, not just people around my area (around the area of a self employed screenprinter for instance).
(this is from prospectus.ac.uk)
FINE ARTIST
Job description
Fine artists create original pieces of art work, through a variety of mediums. Often specialising in a particular type of art which can be categorised in the following ways:
- two-dimensional work (drawing, painting, collage);
- three-dimensional work (sculpture, installation);
- four-dimensional work (moving images, performance).
As well as specialising in a type of art, many artists also specialise in a subject and may concentrate on areas such as landscapes, portraits or abstract.
Fine artists can be commissioned to produce a piece of work or they can create pieces from their own imagination for sale at a later date.
Typical work activities
A typical day will involve research, making art work, planning and creativity.
Tasks typically involve:
- generating ideas, idea development, sketching, making models;
- creating or developing a piece of work in response to a brief or commission;
- meeting deadlines;
- working in a studio or off-site and adhering to health and safety procedures;
- sourcing materials and developing relationships with suppliers;
- researching, visiting locations, interviewing people, using libraries and the internet;
- administration, correspondence, creating publicity;
- project planning, creating and managing a budget, financial planning, calculating expenditure;
- managing tax and self-employment issues;
- organisation and administration tasks associated with running a studio;
- writing project proposals for galleries, competitions or artist residencies;
- writing funding applications (public and private);
- applying for residencies and competitions;
- liaising with contacts, gallery owners, curators and other artists;
- curating individual and group shows;
- negotiating a sale or commission;
- self-promotion, networking, attending private views and other events;
- writing press releases;
- maintaining a portfolio which will typically include a website;
- evaluating a project and feeding back to the main funder or sponsor.
I understood that it involved 2-D, 3-D, and 4-D work as well as the fact that it is about generating ideas and meeting deadlines. I know I can draw, paint and perform, however, this list of typical jobs is far more elaborate that I thought. There is the process of understanding and managing budgets, writing and self promotion (because getting an agent is only one way of doing it) as well as getting sponsors etc. There is alot of debating and conversing with people who have your livelihood in their hands. Therefore, a clear head and the means to find trustworthy people is a quality that a fine artist needs as well as the obvious point of being able to paint, draw etc. There is alot of things that are involved that I never knew were there...
(from prospects.ac.uk)
Health and Safety Quiz
All questions need to be answered correctly in order to pass this task
Grading method: Highest grade
Summary of your previous attempts
| Attempt | Completed | Grade / 15 | Feedback |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday, 19 March 2011, 02:46 PM | 12 | I'm sorry, you have failed the test and will need to retake it |
| 2 | Saturday, 19 March 2011, 02:48 PM | 14 | I'm sorry, you have failed the test and will need to retake it |
| 3 | Saturday, 19 March 2011, 02:50 PM | 15 | Congratulations, you have passed the test |
Highest grade: 15 / 15.
Overall feedback
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