Project proposals

BA (Hons) Illustration - Level 05

OUIL504 Illustration 1: Process & Production

STUDIO BRIEF 3 PROJECT PROPOSAL: Printed Pictures

I intend to produce ……

Six two/three colour screen printed posters, one for each of the main characters in Watchmen, highlighting the books use of speech bubbles and selection of colours, as well as representing each character using related imagery

The content will focus on (identify 3 specific themes, texts or concepts)

1. The characters Nite Owl, Dr Manhattan, Rorschach, Laurie, Ozymandias and The Comedian 2. The importance of speech bubbles in the text and the quotes these characters say that is most representative of their personalities 3.  Allusions to other themes in the book such as doomsday

I will be aiming to communicate (identify 3 specific messages, ideas, moods etc.)

1. The characters personalities 2.  The depth of the world created in Watchmen 3.  The visuals of the book, colours and features and symbols

To an audience of ….. (name 3 characteristics)

1. Existing fans who will recognise the characters and references in the posters 2. Younger people who weren’t around for it the first time 3. Anyone who knows of the books but wasn’t previously interested

BA (Hons) Illustration - Level 05

OUIL504 Illustration 1: Process & Production

STUDIO BRIEF 2 PROJECT PROPOSAL: Moving Pictures

I intend to produce ……

3 hand drawn animations, one 20 second and 2 ten seconds, advertising an interview with Alan Moore (Alan Moore in conversation) which depict quotes from him in interviews .

The content will focus on (identify 3 specific themes, texts or concepts)

1.  Things Alan Moore has said in previous interviews that seem enticing or representative of his personality 2. Classic cartoon-y movements 3. His mad and fascinating life and creative process

I will be aiming to communicate (identify 3 specific messages, ideas, moods etc.)

1. The vivid imagery within the things he says 2. His personality and demeanour in interviews 3.  Dispelling the villainous front some news items have created for him

To an audience of ….. (name 3 characteristics)

1. Existing fans who want to watch the documentary 2. People who don’t know much about him so may be interested 3.  People who have never heard of him, perhaps younger audiences.