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James Nicholls Curriculum Vitae
Personal Details
Name James Nicholls
Telephone 07805674860 ....... 07941357109
Email jamesnicholls25@hotmail.com
Website www.jamesnicholls.net
General Education
1995 – 2002
GCSE
Art A*
English Language B
English Literature A
Geography B
Mathematics B
Science: Biology B
Science: Chemistry C
Science: Physics B
Spanish B
GCSE Short Course
D & T: Electronic Products B
Information Technology A
A Levels
Art A
Computing C
General Studies B
Geography A
Specialist Education
2002 – 2003
Kent
Institute of Art and Design, New
Edexcel Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art & Design MERIT
NCFE Advanced Certificate in
Practical Craft Print & Photomedia PASS
2004 – 2006
BA Hons Graphic Design (Illustration) FIRST
Dissertation
- An Investigation into how the energy
industry misleads the general public as to how
environmentally friendly they are. 2.1
PC/Mac Skills
I am very experienced using
a variety or programs particularly Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and
Microsoft Office. As well as this I am very experienced using printing and
scanning software. I am also competent using Dreamweaver,
Flash and Quark.
Employment
11/2006-12/2006
Argos Ltd Temporary Christmas Assistant
11/2001-09/2004
Jaycrest Ltd Agency
Work
Sittingbourne, -
Fruit Packing
Kent, -
Litter Picking
ME10 3BS
06/2005
Pret a Manger Pavement
Artist
-One
day drawing outside to celebrate
the opening of their latest branch in
06/2005 – 08/2006
Wm Morrison Plc General
Assistant
NR1 1WU code
checking stock
-Particularly Cheese, Milk, Bread and
O1623
662999 Poultry.
References
Exhibitions
Illustration Degree Show The Gallery @
Norwich
D&ADNew Blood Old
Billingsgate,
Interests
I have always been very
interested in all areas of art and design. My work at the current time consists
of mostly illustration with a strong emphasis on graphic design. As such I am
interested in pursuing a career in either of these areas. One of the most
important aspects of my work is colour, and a lot of my work uses bold,
contrasting colours to try to get the attention of the viewer. I am particular
interested in how different colours and shapes work together. My main mediums
of choice for my illustration work are oil pastels and chalk pastels, however
as well as this I enjoy painting, pencil drawing, collage, photography, and
using computers.
My illustration work
combines flat abstract blocks of colour with some more figurative drawing as
well. Two major influences on my own work are: the paintings of the Fauves and
Impressionists; and that of the Pop Artists. As such I am very keen to go to as
many art galleries and see as many exhibitions as possible. I feel this
important to help to learn and improve my own work.
Other than art, one of my
main hobbies in reading books, newspapers and magazines. As a designer I
believe it is very important to know exactly what is happening in the world,
current trends and fashions, and the context to which my work fits in with all
of this. This all helps to develop my own ideas and work, and helps identify
possible outlets for my work. As well as this it is a good way of finding out
about other people’s ideas and thoughts. So I enjoy reading and learning about
current affairs, politics, our culture and other cultures. I am also interested
in travel and learning about other areas in the world.
My other hobbies include
listening to music, watching films and television, as well as occasionally
playing golf and swimming.
Additional Information
I am hardworking and very
enthusiastic about my work and in design generally. I always endeavour to
produce any work to the best of my abilities. I am also very interested in
developing my skills and knowledge in every sense. I am also very keen to
advance my computer skills as well as learning how to use new programs. I enjoy
working to deadlines and working from briefs. I believe research is a very
important part of all art and design work, and I find this particularly
enjoyable to carry out. Without this I think any final outcomes would not
fulfil the brief as appropriately.
I also possess a full, clean driving licence and a British passport.
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