Visual Arts Department

You're invited to a webinar on Friday, 17 May 2024 at 3pm to learn more about the BA Information Design course at the University of Pretoria.

During the webinar we will provide an overview of the course, discuss job opportunities, tuition fees and we will also provide prospective applicants with tips for completing the three overarching steps of the selection process, including the portfolio requirements. There is no need to register; all you need to do is use the following Zoom link to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89834582032

Want to create awesome design work? Apply for the BA Information Design course, for study in 2025. Applications close 30 June 2024.
https://www.up.ac.za/visual-arts/article/1951471/ba-information-design-application-and-selection-procedure

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WEEEEEE'RE BACK!

We'll be uploading the best of our motion work, bi-weekly, on youtube! Like and subscribe to follow (in doing so, you'll also be helping us on our journey to earn some extra income to help our students enter their work into competitions and other avenues of financial support).

If you'd like to help us directly, visit our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/informationdesign) to contribute a small monthly fee.

https://youtu.be/TVnXn8PzKKw?si=ptNJ40ivyXWZb0cb

Well done to our design team on this video: Bronwyn Sinclair, Chelane vd Merwe, Hendrik Smith, Marcholette Minnaar & Nell Hansen. Great job!

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS, SPECIAL EDITION OF IMAGE AND TEXT (Publication in 2024). SHARE with those who you think may be interested 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 For more info, check out the link in our bio. Deadline for abstracts: 31 Jan 2024 (send abstracts to [email protected]

CALL FOR PAPERS:

IMAGE & TEXT SPECIAL EDITION (2024)

STORIES WORTH TELLING: CRAFTING STORIES THROUGH THE ART OF DESIGN.

The art of storytelling is very much like constructing & writing a play. In illustrating, drawing, painting, constructing, sculpting, compositing, designing, photographing, editing & composing imagery on the page, screen or space, the storyteller acts out, visually, a play of rhetorical signs.

Storytelling is the most basic and complex challenge facing communication designers. Following the landmark UP Information Design division’s Stories Worth Telling retrospective exhibition held in June of 2023, this special edition of Image & Text invites writers, designers, artists, curators, producers, publishers & critics alike to submit an abstract for an article on the art of storytelling through image/text interplays that dance upon the editorial stage or other spaces. In this issue, we welcome submissions from numerous fields of art & design that articulate, critique and engage with visual stories. Stories that weave together pockets of history, cultural experiences, design and art pedagogy, unique points of view, & creative engagement.

If you are interested in featuring in this special issue of Image & Text, or have any related queries, submit a 500-1000 word abstract to [email protected] by 31st January 2024.

*Here are a few (hopefully) informative resources:*
ABOUT SWT: https://vimeo.com/883891505/9ce4f6cc98?
SWT CATALOGUE: https://www.behance.net/storiesbookex...
JOURNAL STYLE SHEET: http://www.imageandtext.up.ac.za/imageandtext

Come find us and immerse yourself in a world of creativity. See you soon!

Details:

The 29th of November,
at the Visual Arts building,
on the University of Pretoria main campus,
using the entrance on University Rd.
We are open from 17:30.

The wait is over!
The 2023 Nexus exhibition is finally here! See you later for a spectacular showcase of creativity.

Details:
Wednesday 29 November,
@ the Visual Arts building,
On the University of Pretoria main campus,
from 17:30.

Excited to introduce our guest speaker, Nicci Hattingh —Director / Executive Creative Director at Monarchy.TV. A South African based media company, specialising in short form productions and motion graphics.

We are honoured to have such an incredible creative come to our end-of-year exhibition.

Exhibition Details:
Tommorow the 29th of November,
@ Visual Arts building,
on the University of Pretoria main campus,
from 17:30.

It’s official… The 2023 Nexus exhibition is tomorrow! We are eagerly watching the seconds tick away. We cannot wait to see you there.

We get it – filling out forms is fun for no one, but trust us, this one is worth it! Help us keep campus security in the loop so they know you're an invited guest.

Please RSVP by the end of Monday, 27th November. The link is available in the Instagram bio.

See you on Wednesday!

29th November,
Visual Arts Building,
University of Pretoria main campus,
from 17:30

Only 3 days to go until the 2023 Nexus exhibition!
The wait is almost over.

There is still time to RSVP so the university security let you onto the premises.
RSVP Mandatory by the 27th November,
link in the upinfodesign Instagram bio.

See you on Wednesday!

The clock is ticking, and the thrill is real! Only 4 days to go until the 2023 Nexus exhibition! You don’t want to miss out.
Remember to RSVP (click here) so the university security let you onto the premises. See you soon!

Here is 4 things to look forward to.

To view the incredible work of our 2023 students, come to our end-of-year exhibition on 29
November, Visual Arts building, University of Pretoria main campus, from 17:30.

RSVP Mandatory by the 27th November,
link in the upinfodesign Instagram bio.

Counting down the days to the Nexus exhibition! Only 10 days to go! Are you as excited as we are?

To view the incredible work of our 2023 students, come to our end-of-year exhibition on 29
November, Visual Arts building, University of Pretoria main campus, from 17:30.

RSVP Mandatory by the 27th November,
link in the upinfodesign Instagram bio.

The essence of 'Nexus’: An exhibition that serves as a central connection point for all of us.

To view the incredible work of our 2023 students, come to our end-of-year exhibition on 29
November, Visual Arts building, University of Pretoria main campus, from 17:30.

RSVP Mandatory by the 27th November,
link in the upinfodesign Instagram bio.

We are delighted to invite to you the University of Pretoria's highly anticipated, annual Information Design Exhibition, which marks the culmination of our students' creative efforts throughout the year.

We appreciate your support, and look forward to celebrating our students' exceptional achievements with you. For any inquiries, or for further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

If you cannot attend on 29 Nov 2023, don’t worry! The exhibition opening will be live-streamed on all Information Design social media platforms. The exhibition will also be open to the public from 01 - 10 Dec.

To view the incredible work of our 2023 students, come to our end-of-year exhibition on 29
November. RSVP Mandatory,
link in the upinfodesign Instagram bio.

To view the incredible work of our 2023 students, come to our end-of-year exhibition on 29 November.
RSVP Mandatory,
link in the upinfodesign Instagram bio.

To view the incredible work of our 2023 students, come to our end-of-year exhibition on 29
November. RSVP Mandatory,
link in the upinfodesign Instagram bio.

To view the incredible work of our 2023 students, come to our end-of-year exhibition on 29
November. (RSVP Mandatory)

Congratulations to Sydney Rheeder, Luke Williams, Emily Lorenzo
Title of project: Emoshi Monsters
Awarded a Bronze Loerie

Rationale:

Emoshi Monsters is an app designed for children aged 4-8, where the exciting worlds of storytelling, artistic expression, and connection collide in a playful adventure. This app helps children identify and engage with emotions through curiosity and play in the real world. Nurture their imagination and growth with a community of friendly Emoshi Monsters, so that talking about how they feel is no longer as scary as it seems.

To view the incredible work of our 2023 students, come to our end-of-year exhibition on 29
November. RSVP link in our Instagram bio.

Congratulations to: Mandisa L. nkumanda
Project Title: (In) Stability
Awarded a Bronze Loerie

Rationale:
The book's narrative follows the life of Ntando whose upbringing involved fighting for his life on more than one occasion. Having to escape death at the hands of his uncle after both of his parents died, dodge the Apartheid police and the most challenging of all, convincing Noxolo to give him a chance.

The visual style is made up of aggressive and expressive textures with a child-like, finger-painted illustration style. The visuals illustrate the perspective of the subject, taking the viewer through the subject's emotions and psyche, allowing the illustrations to adopt a more surrealist approach. The story's narrative is written in the perspective of a third person viewing the events, providing an observatory approach and an alternative view to the visuals.

To view the incredible work of our 2023 students, come to our end-of-year exhibition on 29 November (RSVP Mandatory)

Congratulations to Rachel van Zyl
Project Title: Nuvine

Rationale:
Nestled in the mountains of Franschhoek, Nuvine is an organic winery committed to sustainable viticulture. Artfully creating a new blend of tradition, the brand combines the practices of Afrikaans and ancient Thai farming techniques to produce wines that are not only healthier for wine lovers but also promote the well-being of the environment. So, what’s swirling in the barrel? In this eco-friendly mix, Nuvine substitutes harmful pesticides with a mighty flock of runner ducks! Beyond this, Nuvine encourages a more peaceful and environmentally conscious lifestyle conveyed in the organic visual approach.
Rationale:
Nestled in the mountains of Franschhoek, Nuvine is an organic winery committed to sustainable viticulture. Artfully creating a new blend of tradition, the brand combines the practices of Afrikaans and ancient Thai farming techniques to produce wines that are not only healthier for wine lovers but also promote the well-being of the environment. So, what’s swirling in the barrel? In this eco-friendly mix, Nuvine substitutes harmful pesticides with a mighty flock of runner ducks! Beyond this, Nuvine encourages a more peaceful and environmentally conscious lifestyle conveyed in the organic visual approach.

To view the incredible work of our 2023 students, come to our end-of-year exhibition on 29 November (RSVP Mandatory)

Congratulations to Bronwyn Sinclair and Johan Steyn
Project Title: The Tale of Logan Ninefingers
Awarded a Silver Loerie

Rationale: The Tale of Logan Ninefingers is a title sequence for an adaptation of the book, 'The Blade Itself', by Joe Abercrombie. Belonging to a series, each episode has a unique title sequence to introduce it, all in the same style. This particular title sequence belongs to episode 1: A sword-clashing sequence of chaos and fantasy.

The concept looks at the tradition of recording historic events in exaggerated proportions as they turn from truth into legend. With every retelling, the truth becomes more bizarre and absurd. We decided to create a pop-up book style that alludes to the idea of a legend being told. 15th-century woodcuts inform the basis of this concept’s style. We chose this style as it is a common way in which the medieval era documented their heroes, and is immediately recognisable as lore. The style allows for the absurdity of the legend to blend in with the epicness of the story taking place.