Degree 1994– 1997
Wolverhampton University
My degree course was modular based and so I have a joint 2:1 degree in Design for communation (Electronic Media and Graphic Communication).
The Electronic Media modules covered elements of video and 3D. We were introduced to: recording into a studio; location shooting – inside and out; working with cameras, lighting and sound; tape-to-tape editing. These modules were taken throughout the first and second years which culminated in a joint venture with the drama students of producing a 30 minute short story which was shown in the local Art Center/Cinema.
The Graphic Communications modules covered Marketing, Graphic Design and Advertising – within which I leant towards the Advertsing side of things, as that is where I wanted my career to go. Within the Advertising modules we entered several student awards of which I was nominated for one.
In my final year I was entered into the 1996 Creative Design Awards (Newspaper Society) and was awarded a ‘Certificate of Merit’ for my execution of a Rio Soft Drink advert. The aim was to stimulate summer sales by creating a ‘fun’ orientated ad showing some form of ‘rapid injection’ of enjoyment. Targeted at 15-28 year olds. Proposition: “It’s 5,741 miles away from any other drink.
A-level 1992– 1994
St Peters – Bournemouth
4 A-levels in Art, Design Communication, Computer Studies and General Studies.
Secondary1987– 1992
St Peters – Bournemouth
11 GCSE’s including English, Maths, Science, Art, Design Communication, Computer Studies, Business Studies