Plymouth University and VaroomLab
Illustration Symposium
14 ‐ 15 September 2012
Plymouth University
The symposium is a platform to
consider issues around the subject of illustration practice and research,
sharing of knowledge and experience whilst pushing the boundaries of critical
engagement.
This event will explore how new
technologies, concepts, and professional issues are encouraging innovation,
shaping the subject and pushing the illustration community to practice in new
ways.
The symposium aims to:
- disseminate and showcase research and practice from the subject
- facilitate the debate of research
- provide networking opportunities for participants
The event will include peer
reviewed presentations by illustrators and academics, an opportunity to hear
Audrey Niffenegger, Babette Cole, and this year’s V&A Illustration award
winner Matthew Richardson talking about their work. Dr. John O’Reilly, Editor
of award winning Varoom magazine and respected writer will be keynote speaker.
Registration
The earlybird fee of £50 includes
lunch and refreshments during the symposium
and an invitation to the drinks
reception of the Making Great
Illustration exhibition.
Tickets
after 31 July will cost £75
Definition of VaroomLab
VaroomLab is an international
research project that fosters research activity within the subject of
illustration. This collaborative network of researchers and practitioners aims
to be a catalyst for innovation in illustration in the 21st Century and to
expand knowledge and understanding of the subject.
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