World Illustration Awards 2017

Welcome back all, hope you're well rested after your break and ready to put pencil to paper, pen to tablet and brush to paint.

To get you motivated we've got a course trip in February to the Chapel Gallery in Ormskirk who are hosting the AOI exhibition, 'World Illustration Awards 2017'. This touring exhibition consists of international illustration with Illustrators from as far afield as Japan, Canada and Brazil. With the best pieces selected to captivate and inspire, not just you illustrators but animators as well. Check the class room posters for your Levels trip date and time.

Copyright or Wrong with Richard Taylor

Great radio program on channel 4 lead by Richard Taylor a leading copyright layer and author. 

He examines the problems with copyright law, the issues it causes with creativity and development. A good listen for you vocational projects Level 5 and 6. Pop over to the link below and have a Listen.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08md9xf

Autumn Inspiration : House of Illustration

New exhibitions are now available at the 'House of Illustration' which maybe useful research to add to your current projects. 

Gerald Scarfe: Stage and Screen

Until 21 Jan 2018, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Adult ticket £7.50 // 

'A rare opportunity to explore the extensive but little-known production designs by celebrated political cartoonist Gerald Scarfe. Storyboards, costumes and props are on display from Pink Floyd’s The Wall, Disney’s Hercules and English National Ballet’s The Nutcracker.' - 'House of Illustration'

As well as being a political cartoonist he has also worked on Walt Disney’s Hercules, and he designed and directed the animation sequences for the film of Pink Floyd’s The Wall.  With dynamic line work, interesting character shapes and bold colours Geralds exhibition is perfect for students on the illustration or animation path of the course. 

You can order you tickets from their website here

Also you can save money on travel by investing in a 16-25 Railcard gives you 1/3 off most rail fares. It's available to students in full time education as well even if you are over 25.