I enjoy working and experimenting with a diversity of media, including charcoal, ink, mixed media, watercolour, etching and printing. I wish to continue to experiment with new and different media at university and ‘develop as a visual communicator’. I am interested in a wide range of areas, including observational drawing, book making, printing, narrative and animation. During my foundation course at UCA Maidstone I have learnt to work without inhibitions and for my ideas and concepts to be ambitious, and in doing so have developed a greater understanding of art and design. I specifically enjoyed working on our Chicken Project, as it gave me vast freedom to develop as an illustrator by trying out new and interesting techniques. Lectures have given me the opportunity to expand my knowledge of techniques, concepts and artists. My exposure to professionally practicing artists and designers has been invaluable. For example, Chris Dobrowolski’s lecture entitled ‘Landscape, Seascape, Skyscape, Escape’, the presentation and his work was informal and witty, which I found engaging and inspirational. I look forward to carrying forward and developing what I have learnt so far on foundation, at MMU.
At MMU, I would like to develop both traditional and digital skills, learn more about animation and using programmes such as Adobe Illustrator, inDesign and iMovie. The course will assist me to continue to expand my knowledge through the university’s provided resources. I live in London where there are great creative means such as museums and galleries which I draw inspiration from. I know Manchester also offers these same essential features and, like London, is one of the hubs of contemporary art and design in the UK. I hope to gain from these features, and be challenged and learn from my peers, so I can prepare myself for the professional environment.
