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Drawing: Starting Point of Finishing Line? Drawing Seminar Limerick City Gallery of Art

Brian Fay — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:40:20 PDT

The event intended to provide a forum for a variety of perspectives with contributions from a panel of distinguished speakers who engage with drawing either laterally or directly in their professional and/or artistic work. Presentations by Brendan Earley, Brian Fay, Deborah Harty, Marian Lovett, Brenda Moore-McCann, Paraic E. Moore, Jim Savage and David Lilburn highlighted the diversity of contemporary drawing practice, its potential and possibility, and what it is that motivates contemporary practitioners to persist with drawing as a defining element of their practice.

Casting a Net: Contemporary Drawing Practices and Strategies

Brian Fay — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:32:25 PDT

Casting a Net: Contemporary Drawing Practices and Strategies is an overview of national and international drawing practices and considering these in relation to the work of John Beattie.

Public Conversation Brian Fay and James Merrigan as part of Broken Images or When does Posterity begin exhibition at the Royal Hibernian Academy

Brian Fay — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:35:25 PDT

+BILLION- in conversation with Brian Fay at the RHA, 20th April, 2011.

from +Billion- Journal

Brian Fay is an artist and Lecturer Fine Art at the Dublin Institute of Technology. He is the receipient of awards from both the Arts Council of Ireland and Northern Ireland. His work has been purchased for major Public Collections in Ireland. He is a member of the Artists Panel at the Irish Musuem of Modern Art, co-founder of the research project Drawing Lab at the Dublin Institute of Technology.

James Merrigan is a video/installation artist and is the creator of +BILLION-, a bi-weekly, online art review journal.

Temporalities and the Drawn Response to the Conservation and Restoration of Paintings.

Brian Fay — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:30:34 PDT

This paper will consider the temporal implications for drawing in the light of conservation and restoration treatments to paintings by the Seventeenth Century Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer.

Using three critical frameworks: Norman Bryson’s becoming model for drawing and the relationship of liminality to a painting during conservation/restoration, George Didi Huberman’s anti-chronological reading of the detail and the pan in painting, and Walter Benjamin’s definitions of drawing the paper will seek to address some implications for a drawing practice that responds to a pre-existing museum artworks.

The paper will present some findings from my own drawing practice that responds to Vermeer’s The Love Letter (c. 1667-1670) and The Girl with the Red Hat (c.1665-67). It will make particular reference to the non-chronological sequencing and staging of the drawings as they consider the stages of conservation and restoration treatments of paintings.

Artist Talk at West Cork Art Centre, Part of Cork Culture Night 2011

Amy M. Walsh — Tue, 07 May 2013 01:30:39 PDT

For Culture Night 2011 West Cork Arts Centre presents Free-Fall, an exhibition of aerial photographs, photographic stop motion animations and an interactive audio visual work by Irish artist Amy Walsh.

Free-Fall consists of three inter-related bodies of work titled Saturday Swimmers, The New Gardeners and Small Stories. The work was produced in three very different locations – Newfoundland, Iceland and Ireland – documenting individuals carrying out similar mundane, routine activities in their own landscapes. What makes this exhibition exceptionally interesting is the photographic technique employed by the artist in most of the works. For the past year and a half Amy Walsh has been investigating and using the Kite Aerial Photography (KAP) technique, where a digital camera is attached to a kite and photographs are taken from a ‘bird’s eye’ view.

`A Practical Lesson on How To Make Irish Brown Soda Bread

Dermot K. Seberry — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:55:29 PDT

A 13 minute practical lesson on the preparation, and cooking and techniques used to produce Brown Irish Treacle Bread

What is Drawing - A Continuous Incompleteness

Brian Fay — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:50:27 PDT

This booklet was published as part of the What is_? series published by the Irish Museum of Modern Art. The series is intended to provide a broad overview of some of the central themes and directions in modern and contemporary art and also to provide information about the materials and methodologies employed by artists in the creation of their work.

Farrell’s Nursery Company Limited Brand Identity Project

Peter Dee — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:15:15 PDT

Peter Dee - Strategic Design and Marketing Consultant, was responsible for the design and development of the brand identity for the Farrell’s Nursery Company which was used on business cards, letterhead, signage and website.

Farrell’s unique plant nursery is always full of fresh ideas, inspiring plants and solutions for every garden. You'll find an extensive range of plants and people who provide expert advice and a range of associated services at all times of the year.

Westwood Interior Company Limited Brand Identity Project

Peter Dee — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:10:14 PDT

Westwood Interior Company Limited design and manufacture high quality handmade wood interiors in Ireland. Westwood Interior required a modern logo using natural colours and imagery.

Peter Dee - Strategic Design and Marketing Consultant, was responsible for the design and development of the brand identity for the Westwood Interior Company which was used on business cards, letterhead, signage and e-Commerce website.

Westwood Interior have earned a reputation for a high level of service and attention to detail. An established team of skilled craftsmen pride themselves in creating bespoke wood interiors that combine the very best in modern technology with the highest levels of traditional craftsmanship.

T. Cassidy Printing Company Limited Brand Identity Project

Peter Dee — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:05:11 PDT

T. Cassidy Printing - Dublin's finest lithographic and digital printing company. T. Cassidy Printing required a clean, bold and tasteful logotype using strong colours and imagery.

Peter Dee - Strategic Design and Marketing Consultant, was responsible for the design and development of the brand identity for the T. Cassidy Printing Company which was used on business cards, letterhead, promotional material and business website.

T. Cassidy Printing provides a complete design and printing service for all printed materials - from graphic design through to printing, finishing and delivery. All types of corporate printed materials from newsletters and marketing brochures to corporate stationery, flyers and tickets are printed.

http://www.cassidyprinting.com

The Blinds Shop Company Limited Brand Identity Project

Peter Dee — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:55:12 PDT

The Blinds Shop offers made to measure window blinds catering to all markets across Ireland. The Blinds Shop required a clean, bold and modern logo using fresh colours and imagery.

Peter Dee - Strategic Design and Marketing Consultant, was responsible for the design and development of the brand identity for the The Blinds Shop Company Limited which was used on business cards, letterhead, promotional information, uniforms, advertising and e-Commerce website.

The Blinds Shop is a retailer of made to measure window blinds catering to both the domestic and commercial market within the Dublin area. Blinds are made to the highest specifications and exacting standards. The window blind range extends over Roller Blinds, Roman Blinds, Wooden Venetian Blinds, Vertical Blinds, Aluminium Venetian Blinds, Velux Blinds and Laminate Blinds.

http://www.theblindsshop.ie

Enterprise Ireland: Stimulating Creativity through Design Strategies

Peter Dee — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:40:17 PDT

Stimulating Creativity through Design Strategies: A seminar organised by Enterprise Ireland for business organisations to explore a holistic approach to the design / marketing interface.

Peter Dee - Strategic Design and Marketing Consultant, specialises in the creation of brand development strategies for Enterprise Ireland’s Design Unit. Peter was responsible for the design and development of the brand identity for the Enterprise Ireland Stimulating Creativity through Design Strategies Seminar in Dublin.

Design is an excellent expression of innovation. It can provide product differentiation, gain and hold onto competitive market advantage and assist in the building of strong brands through creative packaging and innovative visual communications. Enterprise Ireland’s Design Unit continues to assist businesses to reach design excellence. through the creation of sound brand development strategies.

Clifford’s Fireplace Company Limited Brand Identity Project

Peter Dee — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 04:40:12 PST

Peter Dee - Strategic Design and Marketing Consultant, was responsible for the design and development of the brand identity for the Clifford’s Fireplaces Company which was used on business cards, letterhead, advertisements, promotional material and e-Commerce website. Clifford's Fireplaces Ltd. was established in 1947 and with over 65 years of experience in the fireplace and home heating business it is their goal to ensure that customers obtain the most appropriate products and services to meet their heating requirements. http://www.cliffordfireplaces.com

Enterprise Ireland: Student Creativity Day Design Competition

Peter Dee — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 04:35:13 PST

Peter Dee - Strategic Design & Marketing Consultant, was responsible for the design and development of the brand identity for the Enterprise Ireland Student Creativity Day which was used on business cards, letterhead, appliction forms, information literature, large format posters, t-shirts and website. Competing in multi-disciplinary teams, students provided an innovative & creative solution to an exacting design brief. The design brief reflected the following themes: interface, learning, science, media, communications and fashion. The design jury included representatives of Irish business and IDI members.

ENTERPRISE IRELAND: Design for Competitive Advantage Conference

Peter Dee — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:45:15 PST

A stimulating conference bringing together world leading experts on design to address the importance of brand development strategies to achieve competitive advantage. Peter Dee - Strategic Design and Marketing Consultant, specialised in the creation of brand development strategies for Enterprise Ireland’s Design Unit. Peter was responsible for the design and development of the the brand identity for the Enterprise Ireland Design for Competitive Advantage Conference in Dublin.

APEX Refrigeration Company Limited: Brand Identity Project

Peter Dee — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:25:14 PST

APEX Refrigeration offers Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Catering services across Ireland. Apex Refrigeration required a clean, bold and modern logo using cool colours and imagery. Peter Dee - Strategic Design and Marketing Consultant, was responsible for the design and development of the brand identity for the APEX Refrigeration Company which was used on business cards, letterhead, vehicle livery and e-Commerce website.

Reciprocal Peer Learning in Design

Anita Heavey — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:25:10 PST

This report examines reciprocal peer learning as a way to involve design students in a cooperative process of critical enquiry and reflection. It looks at various interpretations of peer learning and describes my own experience of incorporating peer learning into my teaching. It identifies some of the advantages and reflects on some of the challenges presented by peer learning approaches.

Benefits of Continuing Professional Development in the Visual Communications Sector in Ireland

Con Kennedy Mr. — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:47:55 PST

This research is concerned with identifying the benefits of Continuous Professional Development for the Visual Communications sector in Ireland, with the aim of establishing what benefits exist for both the employee and employer. Research is undertaken to identify CPD programmes that currently exist in other industries in Ireland for the purpose of establishing commonalities and how this may apply to the Visual Communications sector. This is achieved through a combination of literature review, desk research, surveys of employees and employers in the Visual Communications sector and a number of semi-formal interviews with representatives from various industry sectors with established CPD programmes such as Design Ireland, Engineers Ireland and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland. The main points of the literature review include defining the term Visual Communications and elaborating on sectorial breakdown and comparing the Irish sector with international markets. The term Continuing Professional Development is also defined and existing CPD programmes in Ireland are identified and discussed in context of their relevance to the Visual Communications sector. Main issues regarding CPD are outlined, in terms of models of CPD, the benefits for industry and barriers that hinder participation. Government and Education policy on CPD is also investigated. The primary research data is gathered in the form of semi-formal interviews and surveys. Through careful analysis this information is used to validate the information and data uncovered from the literature review and offers a number of perspectives into the benefits of CPD in various industry sectors in Ireland. The main points regarding benefits to participation in CPD are outlined and recommendations are made for encouraging grater participation are made and the need for partnership between industry and education in developing a meaningful CPD programme is discussed.

Do You See What I Mean? Computer-Mediated Discourse Analysis

Noel Fitzpatrick et al. — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:15:05 PST

This chapter explores a sociolinguistic approach to computer-mediated communication (CMC), by examining how higher education teachers use digital media to manage interpersonal interaction in their online courses, form impressions, shape and maintain relationships with their students. Previous studies have often focused on the differences between online and offline interactions, though contemporary research is moving towards the view that CMC should be studied as an embedded linguistic form in everyday life. The study of language in these contexts is typically based on text-based forms of CMC, (often referred to as computer-mediated discourse analysis). Within this, focus in the chapter is on the devising and implementation of pragmatic linguistics of online interactions; at a high level this refers to meaning-making, shared belief systems and intercultural differences; at a specific level this includes issues such as turn-taking and the sequential analysis and organisation of virtual ‘interlocution’.

The Management and Creation of Knowledge: Do Wikis Help?

Catherine Bruen et al. — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:10:56 PST

Wikis are frequently cited in Higher Education research as appropriate and powerful web spaces which provide opportunities to capture, discuss, and review individual, group, project or organisational activities. These activities, in turn, offer possibilities for knowledge development by utilising wiki collaborative active spaces. The chapter uses selected case studies examples to illustrate the use of wikis to support online community based tasks, project development/process, collaborative materials development and various student and peer supported activities. A key focus of the chapter centres on evaluating the effectiveness (or otherwise) of wikis to create online communities to support knowledge management (development, retention and transfer). See Choy & Ng (2007), Lamb (2004), Elgort (2008), Raman et al. (2005). By way of contextualising the studies, a variety of uses of wikis in higher education are reviewed as part of this chapter. See, for example, Lamb, (2004) Choy, & Ng, (2007), Doolan, (2006) Jones P. (2007) Raman, et al. (2005) Grierson, et al.,, (2004). Creation of knowledge sentence + refs? The chapter concludes with a review of the emergent themes arising and lessons learned from the case studies. This leads into a series of recommendations relating to the effective establishment, design, management and support and use of wikis to support knowledge creation and collaborative enterprise.