Meeting after the October Break

 

http://albumcoverproject.com/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/electricproms/2010/

You have met with your designer and discussed in detail progress of your new logo design. The final agreed logo design should now be placed within the template of a T shirt design. Discuss with you designer.

It is anticipated that you will meet with your designer on Tuesday 26th to continue the dialogue and to begin the process of creating the illustration portrait. It is vital that you are involved in the process and direct your designer towards a portrait that you will use within your promotional portfolio. This will probably involve a photograph being taken on the 26th or you are invited to bring in any existing images that might be used as reference. 

Once you have met with your designer (40 mins) please join me in the Art studio again and we will continue the production of you case study research and powerpoint presentation.

Look forward to seeing you . Regards Helen.

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Daryl Info for you....ALEX STEINWEISS created the first illustrated cover for an album of 78 rpm records. Before that, the albums were sold in plain brown sleeves, with a cardboard outer jacket and just the name of the artist stamped on the front. They looked like tombstones, Alex Steinweiss said. See his very first cover, a Rodgers & Hart collection from 1939 on the website above.

 

Week before the October Break

Story so far…We looked at styles of illustration and photography and discussed the forthcoming artwork and photoshoot that you will take part in art directing. You had a go at creating a short six frame storyboard using the theme of your 'journey to college' This was a good exercise and I would suggest you continue to consider your short promo film content and look to use this footage within your digital project. 

The photoshoot will be offered soon within your production schedule and once again if you could supply your designer with visuals clarifying the 'style' of photography that you are looking for this will speed the project production along.

You were briefed on the case study for this module, which had a deadline of 26th October. After discussion an extension was offered and the new deadline is 1pm Tues 2 Nov. 
bbc.co.uk/music/introducing/advice/

The Unsigned Guide

Music Industry Contacts, Directory, Unsigned Book - The Unsigned Guide

www.theunsignedguide.com

The xx step into the spotlight

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http://creative-choices.co.uk/

creative-choices.co.uk

Clash Magazine

No Age | Clash Music Artist Profile, Bio, Tickets, Site Links and Photo Gallery Listings

www.clashmusic.com

Case Study Info

Case Study Info

You are required to produce a Case Study based on a performer /or band that influences you. e.g. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorillaz

•Investigate the musicians use of promotional tools. Myspace, websites, http://www.foofighters.com, photographs,

 outdoor advertising, public appearances, endorsing products, television, videos http://www.youtube.com 

Find out who produces and organises this promotional material in the form of a campaign. How was this artist launched and how did you find out about them? Is this promotional work costly? 

Is there anything that your artist does that you can learn from and utilize in your promotional project?

Minimum 2,000 words ( Research) (Then bullet point your information and present within a Powerpoint presentation-or similar. Please include a minimum of 4 images.)

Consider presentation in terms of layout and submit your  final research file Deadline 26th October 2010 

 www.bbc.co.uk/blast/editorial/what_is_album_artwork/155713

Portfolio Progress- Where Art meets Music

The project is off and running and the majority of 'teams' have connected and are working very well together. You should now be aware of your designers name and contact details.

Your Project Proposal ( within the booklet you were given) should be completed and your moodboard/inspiration sheet completed and discussed fully with your designer and me (H).
The essence of your discussions with your designer should be evident within the short video blogs that you are compiling each time you meet. Remember to collate these for viewing as part of the assessment. It will become a habit to record each step of the design process as you work through this module with your designers,photographers and film makers.

The contract (inside booklet) should be signed by both parties as a mark of your agreement to work together.

Your designer will now begin creating your Logo design for this project and and will develop visuals for you to view and choose from on your return from October break. Use Photobooth (or similar) to record your progress and remember to collate all of your video blogs together and submit to Helen.

In the meantime you are expected to join me in the Art Studio (at Noon) where we will discuss details about your forthcoming portrait sitting (illustration), photography and short promo video, storyboarding and production schedule.

We will begin a case study for this module, which has a deadline of 26th October. Details on Tuesday.

Look forward to seeing you Regards H