After Art College

Tyler Andersen & Dan Nhung

2012-02-24T06:38:00.001-08:00

Here are some demo reels from a pair of ACAD alumni who continued their education at the Vancouver Film School.

Tyler Andersen

Dan Nhung

Tivadar Bote

2012-02-13T13:25:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to ACAD alumni and faculty member Tivadar Bote for winning a gold medal from Graphis for this logo design. http://www.graphis.com/cfe/online/logodesign8/?id=3618

Matt Luckhurst

2012-02-07T17:04:00.000-08:00

Check out ACAD grad Matt Luckhurst's tumblr site featuring weekly colour and shape experiments.http://mattluckhurst.tumblr.com/

Fiona Staples

2012-02-02T15:15:00.000-08:00

iona Staples next big thing is SAGA which could be one of the next big things in comics for 2012. To be published by Image Comics in March 2012, it is written by Bryan K Vaughan and illustrated in what may very well be a breakout performance by ACAD alumni Fiona. Check HERE for an interesting preview/review by Warren Ellis discussing the juxtaposition of story telling styles/methods. The book has also created some controversy due to the cover image depicting breast feeding, read about this HERE.
Also check out an interview with Fiona HERE. And finally an article HERE about writer Brian K Vaughan well known for his comic Y: The Last Man and writing for the TV show LOST.

Hall Monitor - Character Design

2012-01-29T20:11:00.000-08:00

Some great student work from a recent project featuring character designs
modelled in Zbrush.

These are from the 4th year Character Design for Gaming course.
This was the students first time using the software.

Chris Bexiga

Nathan Swayze

Michael, Tam

Stephanie Southgate

Simon Roy

Jason Wordie

Carl Jackman

Rick Sealock

2012-01-25T15:32:00.000-08:00

pplied Arts Magazine is featuring ACAD grad and former instructor Rick Sealock in a Q&A for their Blast from the Past feature HERE
My favourite:AA: What would you change about this business if you were made Emperor of the Universe? S: My rates: crowns cost a great deal . . . and the robes – well, don't get me started. I would first issue an edict ordering all illustration to be pushed to its creative, conceptual and technical edge. Commissioned illustration is not scary or without the need of art direction. I know it's not a photograph and may be interpreted in a variety of ways, but that is why we are in this profession. Creativity and boundaries – crucial!

Sam Weber

2012-01-12T14:22:00.000-08:00

am Weber is doing as series of audio podcasts titled Your Dreams My Nightmares. It features interviews and music and stuff. http://yourdreamsmynightmares.com

Below is a sample of Sam's illustration work, visit his portfolio website, sampaints.com, to see his work.

Riley Rossmo and Alex Link

2011-12-12T12:59:00.000-08:00

ACAD alumni and sessional instructor Riley Rossmo alongside fellow ACAD faculty member Alex Link have teamed together to launch a new comic series titled Rebel Blood published by Image Comics. Click HERE to learn more.

Hallway Monitor - Gothic Madness

2011-12-04T17:44:00.001-08:00

nd year VCD students play with type in this typography project at the Alberta College of Art and Design.

College for Creative Studies: Talk to your kids about art school

2011-11-30T15:04:00.001-08:00

This is a pretty fun series of ads for the College for Creative Studies in Detroit.

(Thanks to Graham for the heads up on these)

Show and Sale

2011-11-22T13:05:00.001-08:00

CAD is holding it's 2011 Winter show + Sale this weekend:

November 24 from 3pm – 9pm,
November 25 from 1pm – 9 pm,
November 26 from 11am – 5pm.

Martin Warszawski

2011-11-17T09:43:00.001-08:00

artin is a recent grad from ACAD. This animation was recently unveiled as part of the GIRAF Animation Festival. In Martin's words "This is an animation that I produced for a three month residency called the "Quicktrack" program. We were employed to create an animation that functions as a loop, is at least 90 seconds, and will be projected at a large scale. I was inspired by classic Japanese movies and graffiti art. After completion 6 Degrees sound studio scored the sound."

The Monstrocity! from Martin Warszawski on Vimeo.

Ian Macfarlane

2011-11-14T17:57:00.001-08:00

hese designs by ACAD alumni Ian Macfarlane are part of a group typography show titled Man Vs. Mouse currently happening at The Gallery on 17th Ave SW in Calgary. Hurry and check out all the cool typographical designs on display, including typographic needlepoint(!), before a different show begins Nov 24. The Gallery is a fashion boutique that has art shows along with fashion. More about Ian HERE.

Jillian Tamaki

2011-11-12T11:29:00.001-08:00

ast week was Illustration Week in New York (which should be expanded to the rest of us). One of New York's finest illustrators is Jillian Tamaki, a grad of ACAD. Visit Jillian's SKETCHBLOG to catch up on the wonderful things she is up to, including a hand sewn series of book covers for Penguin Classics, the cover for this years Best American Comics Series, and recently the Library of Congress acquired some of her work - which is pretty cool to say the least.

Rachel Rivera

2011-11-07T19:25:00.000-08:00

achel is an applied graphic designer at ARITZIA and TNA. As well, she is the co-owner of a shop called Split Pea Vintage. She does cool/hip/interesting designs for clothing and stuff - take a look. Rachel's WEBSITE and BLOG.

Thomas Porostocky

2011-11-03T09:44:00.000-07:00

rom ACAD grad Thomas Porostocky's website: Previously the creative lead at the magazines I.D. and Seed, I currently run a multi-disciplinary studio here in New York City. While ever flexible, the work focuses mostly on art-direction, identity/branding, and infographics. Some of my career highlights include being included in Print Magazine's Top 20 Under 30 selection, getting the chance to captain the highly respected I.D. magazine, and having my work included in a Milton Glaser book and exhibit. Multi-disciplinary is a very apt description for Thomas, check out his range of creative endeavors on his website: porostocky.prosite.com

Shape Type

2011-11-01T20:07:00.000-07:00

A game for type geeks/typographers. The object of the game is to correct the type shapes using bezier curves.http://shape.method.ac/

Source: Gizmodo

Jacqui Lee

2011-10-29T12:50:00.000-07:00

s seen this week on Design*Sponge, recent ACAD grad Jacqui Lee has completed a festive series of cards for Hello! Lucky.

Jacqui's website: http://jacquilee.ca/Jacqui's blog: http://jacquileesketch.blogspot.com/

Zahra Al-Harazi

2011-10-26T09:29:00.000-07:00

ahra Al-Harazi is founder, creative director and two-thirds owner of Foundry Communications in Calgary. She grew up in Yemen, married at 17, and has raised four children. She is one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 (2009) and was named a finalist for Canadian Woman of the Year by Chatelaine (2011). The Globe and Mail has published an article/interview recounting the ACAD grad's experiences starting out in Canada.There is also a profile article about Zahra in the current Alberta Venture Magazine.Visit her company's website: http://www.foundrycreative.ca

Byron Eggenschwiler

2011-10-22T11:57:00.000-07:00

yron's been a busy illustrator of late for clients such as The New York Times and the National Post, but he has taken the time to post some great new work. This ninja illustration is one of my personal favorite illustrations of the year. What could be better than being hired to draw a ninja - maybe having such a great concept too! Visit his site here: http://www.byronegg.com. Also if you are walking through the main mall at ACAD try to pick out his student work in the current ACAD Illustration and Character Design Exhibition.

Lauren Tamaki

2011-10-19T08:17:00.000-07:00

auren has designed and illustrated the promotional material for Theatre Junction's 2011/2012 season. This is her second year working with Theatre Junction, she designed last year's as well - while still a student at ACAD. I had trouble selecting which pages to showcase, they are all so good. You can see all the pages at her website HERE

Nic Wassill & Ryan Von Hagen

2011-10-16T08:10:00.000-07:00

CAD students, alumni and faculty came together to create the College's first Admissions Recruitment Video as part of a new project commissioned by the departments of Student Experience + Admissions, and Communications. The result: a remarkable animated view into the life and work of ACAD students covering all aspects of student life - from snowboarding to sketchbooks! Directed by ACAD VCD grad Nic Wassill and MADT student Ryan Von Hagen. Produced by Kevin Kurytnik.

Creative Thinking Begins at ACAD - 2011 from ACAD on Vimeo.

Kim Biggs

2011-10-14T06:13:00.000-07:00

im Biggs is the creative force behind her namesake company Biggs & Co. An alumni of ACAD the website for her company describes itself as follows: Biggs & Co. is a multidisciplinary creative agency with expertise in Brand Identity, Packaging Design, Art Direction and Advertising. Our mission is simple. Deliver exceptional creative with particular attention paid to quality and detail. We blend imaginative thinking with strong marketing principals that can launch a new brand or evolve and refresh an existing one. Unique to the Biggs & Co. creative process is our extensive experience with celebrity talent and world-class photographers. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, we are able to assemble and direct a first rate creative team, which underscores our commitment to client service. Visit the website here: www.biggsandco.net

Josiah Bilagot

2011-10-13T12:34:00.000-07:00

osiah is an art director at Grip Limited, a marketing and advertising agency from Toronto. He graduated only a short time ago, 2010 to be specific, from the design department at ACAD. Visit Grip's website BIGORANGESLIDE.COM to see more and to visit a really great marketing industry blog.

KOMBOH.com

2011-10-06T08:42:00.000-07:00

elf proclaimed creative ambassadors Michael Mateyko and Hans Thiessen offer certified fresh ideas on tap. Visit their blog/website to get your fill!http://komboh.com/