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Optimism and Creativity

Optimism and Creativity   tags: creativity Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here. var a2a_config = a2a_config || {}; a2a_config.linkname="Optimism and Creativity"; a2a_config.linkurl="http://www.anthonyroocroft.co.uk/?p=741";
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First practical outcome for second MA project

This is the first of a series of posters I am producing to support my research into originality for the Post Graduate Diploma phase of my MA. It is a pastiche of the Milton Glacer’s Dylan poster and plays on the concepts or originality and evolution. a2a_config.linkname="First practical outcome for second MA project"; a2a_config.linkurl="http://www.anthonyroocroft.co.uk/?p=682"; a2a.init("page");
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We, Me and Them

The following is from my MA in Digital Image, more of which will be available at www.thedigitalmagpie.com This is the study I produced to illustrate some of the theories and concepts I have explored in my essay , ‘Towards the rise of the Digital Auteur’ a2a_config.linkname="We, Me and Them"; a2a_config.linkurl="http://www.anthonyroocroft.co.uk/?p=659"; a2a.init("page");
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Research Diary. 8th October 2009

The following excerpts, quotes and images were compiled for a Graphics in Context lecture to 2nd year degree students. It’s starting point was a mention of the ‘South Kensington system’ in the book Pioneers of Modern Graphic Design by Jeremy Aynsley in which he states that; “this lead to the large scale production of books, magazines, posters [...]
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Another year older and what have I done…

I’ve just sent my first batch of students blinking into the sunlight of a long, well earned, summer break and now seems the perfect time to look back and reflect on my inaugural year in lecturing. a2a_config.linkname="Another year older and what have I done…"; a2a_config.linkurl="http://www.anthonyroocroft.co.uk/?p=537"; a2a.init("page");
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