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[futuretvperson]

Today, there was a talk discussing the project that we will be working on, we are tasked to make a series of short promotional videos celebrating the 850th Anniversary of the founding of Glasgow. This celebration is called “Glasgow 850”. We have been allocated to our groups, we have a What’s App group for the Project.

The second half of the day was focused on editing the work we did last week and practice working with sound.

[morganmccaskiecogc]

Photojournalism | News Research

Video Notes

Changing from physical papers to internet/online presence

Decline in newspaper sales

Fewer people are interested in physical newspapers

2.25 million readers lost interest in newspapers

Half a million people stopped buying Sunday papers

Advertising makes up the majority of newspaper pages

Adverts have moved from physical newspapers to online advertising

Local papers have taken the largest hit

Advertisements are the main source of income for newspaper businesses

Journalists, editors, and newspaper staff face job loss

The newspaper has faced revolutions before (radio, TV, etc.)

Modernisation began in the 1980s

Fleet Street was the newspaper 'hub' of the country up until the '80s

"Modernisation" was transferring to computerised offices

The only major British paper not to lose readers in the previous year was The Sun

The Sun won more awards than any other paper

They reduced their price to keep customers (still retaining good profits)

The Sun's main competitor is The Mirror

120-page newspaper, 30,000 copies per hour (40 pages in colour) upgraded to 80,000 copies per hour (all pages in colour)

Investing in new technology and processes

Due to these investments, some papers had to increase prices

Free giveaways are a technique used to boost sales i.e. when The Sun was giving away a free CD copy of McFly's newest album at the time - The Sun gained 300,000 additional readers and the McFly album reached 2.5 million listeners in one weekend

Metro 55% news and 45% advertisements

Robert Murdoch - CEO of News Corporation

The digital revolution is bringing more competition

If readers can't immediately find something on your website - they'll look elsewhere

Videos were being introduced as a form of news outlet on websites/online

Online news is generally free which has an impact on newspaper profitability

Two-thirds of the Guardian's readers are out with the UK

The market is global - no longer physically/geographically restricted

Reader-specific advertising to improve adverts and reader experience

Amazon released the Kindle - subscriptions to newspapers available (as well as books) portable, user-friendly

The younger population tends not to read traditional newspapers

Presentation Questions

Where do you get news?

Television

Radio

Social Media e.g. Twitter

Online newspaper websites

Word of mouth

Four tenets of a newspaper:

Accessible by the public

Published at regular intervals

Information is current

Covers a variety of topics

Why were newspapers so powerful?

The main or only source of news for a long time

Influential

With the inevitable demise of newspapers, what are the implications for photographers today?

Less work

Reduced pay

Stock photos over hiring out

More easily accessible images via the internet

No job security

Paparazzi dominating tabloids

"Citizen" Journalism i.e. newspapers buying images from citizens/pedestrians who happened to take a snap on their phone

Benefits of online news

Larger audience

More exposure

Opportunities for press photographers

Freelance work

Agency work

Can send images to papers rather than working for them

Don't have to wait to be "discovered"

Benefits of working for an agency

Guaranteed work

Additional opportunities

Job security

Benefits

Photo Agencies

Agent France Presse

Reuters

Corbis

Getty

Magnum

Broadsheets

The Times

Sunday Times

The Telegraph

The Guardian

The Observer

The Herald

The Scotsman

The Independent

Tabloids

The Sun

The Mirror

The Daily Mail

The Daily Record

Sunday Mail

Tabloid/Broadsheet Task

What is the photographic style of the paper? Why do you think that is? Daily Record - Attention-grabbing with various images to keep the reader's attention. The Independent - Takes a more organised/structured approach primarily full of informative articles and fewer images.

How many images are in the paper? 161 images in the independent vs. 189 in The Daily Record.

How many are credited? Only 18 of the 161 images were credited to The Independent

Comment on the layout of the paper. What proportion text, what proportion images? In The Independent, there is an even split of images and text, whereas The Daily Record has slightly more images than text.

Freelance or Staff - can you tell? When looking for credited images, sometimes the same names appear which might indicate these photographers are staff for the paper as their images are used consistently throughout.

Comment on the quality of the image and effectiveness; does it tell the story? The images with accompanying text work well to help convey the story.

Look for similar stories/events. An article regarding Russia and Ukraine.

Where is the article? Page 23 in The Daily Record, page 33 in The Independent.

[creativeenquiry01]

Degree Show - 'The Herring Girls'

Final Installation

I have completed my final installation and I am over the moon with the result. The aspect that had the biggest impact is the LED light I got from Ruth. It cast an amazing shadow over the map giving it lots of volume and depth.

I love the close ups of the map because it really shows all the movement in the shadow and reflects the hills and valleys of Scotland.

This also allows you to see the small copper pins which are practically invsiale letting the map float off the wall.

I experimented with supporting work to see how it would look. Nothing seemed to work and probably for the best because the map has great impact by itself.

I also made a paper template and marked x's where I wanted pins in the Map. This was a very useful tool because it was easy to tape up the paper and hammer my holes for the pins. Then I could pin the map into the right place and tear the paper away from behind. This led to a lot less mistakes when getting the holes in the right spots which meant there was less touching up to do on the wall.

Finally, the lighting which was the most important part in pushing the piece to its fullest potential. I tried out a couple of stained acetate sheets to change to colour of the LED light to a warmer tone. But the shadow was not as strong so I stayed with the cold blue colour of the light.

I also played around with the angle quite a lot to see how the shadow would cast from different spots. But I liked having a strong angle so the shadow could reach far beyond the edge of the Map.

I would just like to say a quick thankyou to all the lectures that have helped me throughout the year. Studying at COGC has been a fantastic experience where I have learnt so much. Thankyou!

[anthonymcdaidpromo]

Class Notes – 18/03/2025

There are loads of ways to promote your work, it's not just about flyers and posters. One of the best ways is through networking. This could mean visiting galleries, studios or workshops and just chatting with people in the art scene. The more you’re present, the more likely you are to connect with others who might remember you later.

Going to things like the Glasgow School of Art Friday lectures or exhibition openings (especially the ones on the last Thursday of the month) can be great for meeting practicing artists and like-minded folks. It's not just about showing up, it’s about being involved in the scene.

Applying for funding is another route worth looking into. Creative Scotland is a key one, but it’s worth researching other opportunities too. Joining the Scottish Artists Union and signing up for newsletters can help keep you in the loop with what’s happening locally. If you apply for funding and get rejected, don’t let it knock your confidence, ask for feedback so you know how to improve next time.

Be wary of paid entry opportunities unless it’s something like the Scottish Society of Artists, where their handling fee is reasonable. Otherwise, avoid ones that feel exploitative.

Business cards still matter but less is more. Keep it clean: your name, what you do and contact info. If you use an image, use just one, too much makes it look messy.

Postcards and posters work too, especially if you include an image of your work. They can direct people to your exhibitions and give them something physical to remember you by. Always try to be present at your own shows, it makes a difference when people can talk to you directly about your work.

Volunteering is another way in. It gets your face out there and introduces you to people who might be part of selection panels or gallery teams, and it's a great addition to your CV. Even writing reviews for Artist Newsletter (or helping friends by doing it for their work) builds your profile.

Teaming up with other graduates can help with shared studio or exhibition spaces, and pooling networks together can open up more opportunities. Your classmates are contacts too. If you leave a strong impression, they might recommend you to others down the line.

Promotion Methods (Social Media)

Staying active and engaged online really helps, things like LinkedIn are great for networking, especially in a professional way. Knowing your audience is key and joining online art groups can help with that too.

Worth checking out:

CityLife workshops

Transmission

Lighthouse

Market Gallery

South Block

Class Notes – 25/03/2025

We came up with loads of ideas for promoting our group show. Here’s what was suggested:

Use the City of Glasgow College’s social media to spread the word.

Post on our own artist Instagrams to reach our followers who already care about our work.

Put ads in local newspapers.

Jenny from class said she could put posters up in her mum’s gallery.

Try contacting brands for possible sponsorship, some might be willing to donate snacks or drinks for the opening night.

Reach out to art shops and local galleries to invite them or ask them to share exhibition info.

Ask COGC radio to announce the exhibition.

Hang posters in libraries, cafes and other community boards around town.

Collaborate with influencers to reach wider audiences.

Hand out stickers, badges, patches, stuff people can take away and keep.

Tear-off posters with contact info or exhibition dates.

Make tote bags as merch.

Run a bake sale or a tombola to get attention and raise funds.

Host art workshops where people can get involved and learn something.

Link up with other student groups or past college mates and ask them to share the event on social media, they’ve all got their own networks we can tap into.

[caitlincoyne-promotion]

Class Notes 25/3/25

Discussing how to promote our work as a group, this was a class contribution:

• Posting on City of Glasgow College Social Media.

• Post on our own artist instagrams as it will be directed to a more targeted market.

• Place advertisements in newspapers.

• Jenny, a student from our class has offered to put posters in her mother's gallery.

• Reach out to brands for sponsorships, for example they may send things we can use on the opening night such as food or drinks.

• reach out to local art stores and galleries inviting them to attend and to promote our exhibition in their space.

• Get the COGC radio station to broadcast the exhibition info.

• Add posters to local library notice boards.

• Add posters to cafe pin boards and other community areas.

• Do collaborations with influencers.

• Stickers, badges, buttons and patches are all tangible things for people to interact with which might be more enticing.

• Tearaway posters.

• Make tote bags.

• Bake sale.

• Tombola.

• Get the COGC radio station to broadcast the exhibition info.

• Add posters to local library notice boards.

• Add posters to cafe pin boards and other community areas.

• Do collaborations with influencers.

• Stickers, badges, buttons and patches are all tangible things for people to interact with which might be more enticing.

• Tearaway posters.

• Make tote bags.

• Bake sale.

• lombola.

• Run art workshops and invite attendees.

• Join up with other art groups/students.

• Inviting friends we have worked with previously at other colleges who now go to other art institutions and asking them to share the social media content on their stories as they will have their won network.

[promotionemmamilligan]

Class Notes 25/3/25

Discussing how to promote our work as a group, this was a class contribution:

Posting on City of Glasgow College Social Media.

Post on our own artist instagrams as it will be directed to a more targeted market.

Place advertisements in newspapers.

Jenny, a student from our class has offered to put posters in her mother's gallery.

Reach out to brands for sponsorships, for example they may send things we can use on the opening night such as food or drinks.

reach out to local art stores and galleries inviting them to attend and to promote our exhibition in their space.

Get the COGC radio station to broadcast the exhibition info.

Add posters to local library notice boards.

Add posters to cafe pin boards and other community areas.

Do collaborations with influencers.

Stickers, badges, buttons and patches are all tangible things for people to interact with which might be more enticing.

Tearaway posters.

Make tote bags.

Bake sale.

Tombola.

Run art workshops and invite attendees.

Join up with other art groups/students.

Inviting friends we have worked with previously at other colleges who now go to other art institutions and asking them to share the social media content on their stories as they will have their won network.

[industryandenterpriseemma]

activity log: monday 11th nov

Steven requested a new copy of the poster with the ammendments

asked Maddison to provide an updated copy which I forwarded to Steven

The poster will be uploaded to the COGC Art Instagram page Monday 18th Nov

[divergentjm]

Plaster molds.

I really enjoyed working with clay and plaster here. I feel the rolls of thread worked extremely well. I could see every detail of the thread. I also used part of a marble run, which resembled a wheel like that in New Lanark Mills.

I also used certain objects like paint bottles and glue sticks to create circles to represent the cogc and wheels in he machinery.

The first and most successful plaster cast so far is the rolls of thread. I love the amount of detail that they have. Up close, you can see every little thread. For some of the rolls, I used a needle to add more detail.

For presenting them, I was thinking of mounting them individually on the wall. To represent the individual cogs in the mill machinery. I could arrange them on the wall in different ways to create different shapes and forms. In a circle to represent the wheels of the machinery, or in lines representing the thread and wool made. Next time I want to clean them up, make the shape better and sand them down.

I fell the circles worked well, too. They are not as clean and sharp as the rolls of thread, but they give intriguing shapes.

[visuallanguageeilidhtelfer]

Appropriating old film slides recovered from the old CoGC building, thinking about transparency, colour shape and texture.

[melissa-service-promotion-module]

Evaluation 2

In this second evaluation I am going to analyse how my own personal promotion along with my groups personal promotion has come together to produce a successful test site install and Round Table Discussion. In preparation for our install and discussion we agreed on the delegation of tasks to ensure everyone took their fair share. We also came together as a collective to agree on invites and promotional posters etc to promote the exhibition. By coming together for these vital aspects, it ensured the final promotional material was accepted by everyone and each person felt heard to give their opinion. Our invites were very successful as we were able to wrangle a decent sized group together for our Round Table Discussion. Another success as a group was our decision to get rid of an artist statement, instead opting for five words which we felt described our work both visually and conceptually. We mixed these words up, handing them to the group and allowing them to draw connections and meaning from our pieces, I feel this took away from a drab exercise that could have been quite long winded and instead made things a lot more light-hearted and open which made way for more organic conversations.

Furthermore, I also took it upon myself to speak with a few of the HNDs personally, to gauge their thoughts and feelings towards our show and the discussion. I think this was beneficial as by going out of my way to speak to them it allowed for a deeper connection between the two years, allowing them a safe space to speak freely about our work. This ensured I was able to get completely authentic responses. Both students I spoke with made comments on how friendly and approachable we were, which I feel is a huge part of promotion, both personally and as a collective. They also felt our show was well put together and our idea of the five words to describe our work was successful. They explained that the task was actually a very fun way of working out concepts etc. This was a huge relief, knowing that our work and discussion was well received. Personally, I believe our deep-rooted sense of connection within a gallery setting as well as our audience made way for a successful show. By ensuring our exhibition felt completely cohesive and conversed well with each other’s pieces, it allowed for these feelings of cohesion and connection to be felt by the discussion group. By having works literally connected at either side of the gallery space (Ryan’s rope piece, and Piotr’s mirrored images at the start of the show) it helped to make the show flow well, similar to how my carved board piece tied the interim show together.

I am hopeful that the positive response shown alongside our core values and successful promotion gained through this module will benefit us in terms of a successful degree show. By leaning into a more down to earth way of curation and away from the intimidating white wall gallery space, it allowed for a more positive test site install. With this in mind, I am intrigued to see how this transpires to our final show of our academic careers at COGC and beyond.

[kadriyezorlu-promotion]

Group Show, Second Year CAP @ COGC Test Site

[morganmccaskiecogc]

Photojournalism | Sports Photography Research

Research sports photography awards. Choose two. Who is the sponsor? How long has it been going? How many winners? Who are the judges? What are they looking for? What are the prizes?

World Sports Photography Awards

The World Sports Photography Awards is sponsored by some big brand names such as Sky Sports, Color Sport, Imago, and MBP.

There have been 3 editions of the World Sports Photography Awards, the 2023 competition will be the 4th year.

Each year there are upwards of 70 winners with the exception of the first year with there being 24 winners.

The judging panel is made up of a large number of professionals with varying experience and backgrounds. Some of them include sportspeople, photographers, editors, business directors from varied companies, and more.

The judges are looking for skill, diversity, originality, and creativity in composition.

There are Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners as well as a winner in each of the 25 individual categories. MPB offered gift vouchers to the three overall winners and IMAGO offered cash prizes and partnership.

Sports Photography Category - The British Photography Awards

The British Photography Awards are sponsored by brands such as Affinity Photo, Cobra, and MBP.

These awards have been running since 2016.

For each category, there is an overall winner, a people's choice winner, and a number of shortlisted images.

The member panel is also the judging panel for the competition.

The judges are looking for passion, skill, and creativity.

The winners are awarded a trophy and their work is displayed on the British Photography Awards' online channels.

Research two photographers who have won Sports Photography awards in the last year. Do they have a specialist sport or do they cover most sports?  Which publications or agencies do they work for? Choose some of what you consider to be their best work (4 photographs each) and comment on their effectiveness in terms of technical considerations and their effectiveness in telling a story.

Anna Szilágyi

Anna is a sports photographer who covers a wide variety of sports and has photographed various competitions and events. She previously worked for the Associated Press in Budapest, Hungary, and has recently started working as a staff photographer for the European Press Photo Agency in Munich, Germany.

Anna has a varied approach when photographing sports. In some of her images she freezes motion to capture a precise moment in the action and other times she uses motion blur to show the fast movement. She shoots a wide range of images, some being portrait style, victory shots, and action at the moment. A common theme throughout Anna's work is the artistic feel of her photography. It is obvious that the photography is sports-oriented but she puts a slightly more creative twist on her shots with a very painterly dynamic.

Phil Noble

Phil Noble is a sports photographer who works for Reuters as a senior photojournalist, specialising in sports photography. He covers a variety of sports and sporting events across the North of England, including the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, World Cup, and Premier League.

Noble is a highly experienced photographer with an extensive sports portfolio. He captures a wide range of shots such as action shots, details, victory shots, and images that provide more context to the event or location. Noble is able to tell a well-rounded story when shooting sports as he uses different angles, viewpoints, and techniques to create a different photographic dynamic and this allows the story to be told from a unique point of view.

[sagasaov]

🖤 Ya lo estás perdiendo... COGC 💔

[sharp-kyle]

Bin Strike Images

[marksinn]

This story details a quote from the great Paula Scher (of @pentagramdesign ). It started out as a road back into analogue making (that’s how designers have renamed ‘cutting and sticking’), and, suitably, it was just a cacophony of errors. I was able to compile the very best misdoings into 12 panels that show a progression of the text from bad to good. #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #illustrator #typography #stencil #creative#design #designinspiration #mistakes #paulascher #cogc #art #spraypaint #graffiti #instaart #filmmaking #posterdesign #posterart #typeposter #adobe #collageart #collage #premierpro https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjp8a4NKCdY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jacqui-dennett]

3D optical illusion & colour harmonies

Started learning today about 3D optical illusion and colour harmonies