Image: Zhuoya Wu
Image: Siyuan Qin
Areas of Activity
Digital and creative pedagogies
Research and developmental strategies
Workflow and curriculum development
Workshop planning and delivery
Introduction
Insert Here represented an excellent opportunity to develop existing studio projects and integrate digital workflows and outcomes. Previous iterations of projects had explored analogue and digital animation processes, but Course Leader Angela Hogg recognised the need for an upgrade. This collaboration enabled ETRG to incorporate ongoing research from the outset of project planning. A workflow was developed around investigative drawing trips to the Victoria & Albert Museum and students were asked to explore the museum and produce a digital 3D outcome in response to an exhibit, room or collection. The digital 3D responses were then to be inserted back into corresponding physical environments using Augmented Reality (AR) technology.
At the start of the project the majority of the cohort had some experience with Adobe Creative Suite but little or no experience with digital 3D modelling or AR technologies.
Image: Haoran Hou
Workflows
Initial work required students to use drawing as an investigative tool, any drawing needed to understand exhibits three dimensionally, but more importantly obtain full comprehension of the stories and ideas connected to the chosen exhibits – it was essential to bring language and experience together. Following these early investigations students undertook a one-day workshop creating a physical 3D interruption in the form of a visitation at the Camberwell College site. The purpose being for students to better understand the challenges associated with a three dimensional artwork/installation. These initial analogue activities were aligned with technical inductions and workshops using Nomad Sculpt, Blender, Substance Painter/Stager and Adobe Aero. Building on the ETRG understanding and delivery of workflow, focus shifted from any one platform, instead providing an accessible and clear pathway to resolved outcomes.
The project was delivered over a 5 week period and students were supported with individual tutorials at key stages of the project. Technical workshop delivery and support was provided by Marius Simkus and Matthew Hawkins (Nomad Sculpt).
Image: Xiaolei Zhang
Work Along
The project offered an excellent opportunity for staff to develop personal knowledge and skills. Graduate Diploma staff attended workshops with the students to help aid the integration of emerging technologies on the project and beyond. This proved invaluable to staff when discussing concepts and development opportunities and further enhanced knowledge of the contemporary creative landscape. Staff were also able to feedback to ETRG and suggest opportunities to combine technical and pedagogy experiences.
Cohort
Graduate Diploma Illustration Students 2023/24.
Digital and creative pedagogies
Research and developmental strategies
Workflow and curriculum development
Workshop planning and delivery
Introduction
Insert Here represented an excellent opportunity to develop existing studio projects and integrate digital workflows and outcomes. Previous iterations of projects had explored analogue and digital animation processes, but Course Leader Angela Hogg recognised the need for an upgrade. This collaboration enabled ETRG to incorporate ongoing research from the outset of project planning. A workflow was developed around investigative drawing trips to the Victoria & Albert Museum and students were asked to explore the museum and produce a digital 3D outcome in response to an exhibit, room or collection. The digital 3D responses were then to be inserted back into corresponding physical environments using Augmented Reality (AR) technology.
At the start of the project the majority of the cohort had some experience with Adobe Creative Suite but little or no experience with digital 3D modelling or AR technologies.
Image: Haoran Hou
Workflows
Initial work required students to use drawing as an investigative tool, any drawing needed to understand exhibits three dimensionally, but more importantly obtain full comprehension of the stories and ideas connected to the chosen exhibits – it was essential to bring language and experience together. Following these early investigations students undertook a one-day workshop creating a physical 3D interruption in the form of a visitation at the Camberwell College site. The purpose being for students to better understand the challenges associated with a three dimensional artwork/installation. These initial analogue activities were aligned with technical inductions and workshops using Nomad Sculpt, Blender, Substance Painter/Stager and Adobe Aero. Building on the ETRG understanding and delivery of workflow, focus shifted from any one platform, instead providing an accessible and clear pathway to resolved outcomes.
The project was delivered over a 5 week period and students were supported with individual tutorials at key stages of the project. Technical workshop delivery and support was provided by Marius Simkus and Matthew Hawkins (Nomad Sculpt).
Image: Xiaolei Zhang
Work Along
The project offered an excellent opportunity for staff to develop personal knowledge and skills. Graduate Diploma staff attended workshops with the students to help aid the integration of emerging technologies on the project and beyond. This proved invaluable to staff when discussing concepts and development opportunities and further enhanced knowledge of the contemporary creative landscape. Staff were also able to feedback to ETRG and suggest opportunities to combine technical and pedagogy experiences.
Cohort
Graduate Diploma Illustration Students 2023/24.