Hal Wyatt, Urban Explorer. You can’t deny it has a certain ring to it. As a photography student, Hal has been given the opportunity to explore his styles and tastes, non-more daring than his next project, a book about urban exploration. “Essentially I take photos of derelict and abandoned buildings.” Hal, 21, says, “I go … Continue reading
Following on from a successful internship, graphic design graduate Dave Wharton bagged himself a junior designer role at a creative agency in Manchester, just two months after donning his cap and gown at Carlisle Cathedral last November. Using skills he learnt whilst studying at the University of Cumbria, Dave is trying his hand at a … Continue reading
When the BBC’s antique expert Paul Laidlaw asked the University of Cumbria’s Graphic Design department to create the branding for his new antiques business, he was presented with many interesting design options but it was Luvena Petty’s photographic themed design which caught his eye. “I was surprised, I completely didn’t expect it at all,” said … Continue reading
As part of her final year project, contemporary applied arts student Sigrún Jóna Norðdahl, from Reykjavik in Iceland, has started experimenting with the familiar material clay to create modern designs. “I come home everyday covered in clay.” Sigrún said, “It can be really therapeutic though, kneading the dough releases a lot of tension. Going on … Continue reading
Second year photography student Beth Green is working on a fascinating project about the London Underground. Beth is hoping to capture the many different faces of people who travel on the underground. Taking inspiration from the photographer Walker Evans, who did a similar project in the 1930’s but used a hidden camera instead: “I didn’t … Continue reading
Graphic design student Adam Norfolk is passionate about comics and with the help of lecturer Nick Dodds is getting his work published in an in house university comic magazine. “I do comics in my spare time. I was originally on Illustration but in my second year I transferred to the Graphic Design course. Our tutor … Continue reading
Third year costume design student Mari Murray’s fantastic work has been getting her noticed around the University of Cumbria with her design skills being in high demand for shows put on by the performing arts students. It’s not just performing arts students knocking on her door, the Students’ Union have asked Mari to design costumes … Continue reading
Second year photography student Katie Johnston is currently working on her project which stands out from the norm. Entitled Red Lips, Black Heart, Katie will be photographing models dressed as geishas in the traditional costume and make-up. “My project is about sex. Everything in it relates to sex. The symbolism of what a geisha does, … Continue reading
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