In an attempt to cover the impressive and wide variety served up to us at the glorious DJCAD 2015 Degree Show art buffet, examining Drawing and Painting as a section is in itself a purposely ambiguous task. Much as drawing does not necessarily consist of meticulously rendered pencil sketches on paper, some of the paintings Read More
The Animation department out-does itself this year. With work on display at the DJCAD Degree Show spread out over the lower half of the Cooper Gallery, the floor above and, most importantly, the Crawford Boardroom where the students’ final works play for the public to view, the department has this year allowed for more space Read More
Spread throughout the labyrinthine DJCAD buildings, printmaking is a quiet yet impressively employed practice in the ‘Fine Art’ degree show. From Abi Baikie’s layers of printed abstractions and painted figures to Guy Titterington’s screen printed palettes, almost all of the works manage print with poise. Down at the far end of the level five Fine Read More
Encountering the wonderful range of work at this year’s Interior Environmental Design show, I was astonished at the level of research put into each project. Social and environmental responsibilities are a vital part of each project as students interact with focus groups, seek out desolate areas to revitalise, and build countless models in search of Read More
“With tremendous focus and purpose, the video hones in on the subtle movements of the artist’s back and hands, making the piece surprisingly intense.”
This year’s show breathes in a pleasingly airy, decluttered space. Immediately there’s a palpable feeling of confident professionalism, which is not at all the same thing as suggesting it is worrying commercial or safe. Far from it – student experimentation is alive and flourishing. Arguably metalsmithing, as opposed to jewellery, has to fight its corner Read More
Videos, performances and prints showcase the creative ability of DJCAD’s talented group of time-based artists. On entering the studios on opening night, the sight that presented itself was one of a curious juxtaposition: two people dressed in military attire and a cluster of hand-crafted puppets. I was instantly intrigued. The little gathering of puppets is Read More
The Illustration department is always a degree show favourite considering the sheer range of work on display. Each of this year’s twenty exhibitors has really pulled it out the bag, showcasing their individual talent and expertise through an array of different mediums. Upon entering, Alison Soye’s eye-catching “Food for Thought” mural grabs attention with its Read More
Nestled in a single “hub” on the fifth floor of the college, this room contains, perhaps, the greatest concentration of creative ingenuity in the entire building. The students undertaking Honours projects in these two courses were tasked with inventing a device or application that may make a meaningful difference in someone’s life, as opposed to Read More
Triumphantly, Dundee earned the title of UNESCO city of design; DJCAD’s degree show is a celebration of what good design can achieve. Textile Design always stands out due to the remarkable variety of work produced. Around every corner there is a different story being told. The course itself is designed to prepare each student for Read More