The following piece was written in June, 2012 as part of my PGCHE studies with the Univeristy of Kent. The theme is Technology in the Academic Environment. The appendices mentioned throughout have been omitted in this version. Improving screencasting processes: An Instructional Designer’s perspective. by Tim Bones © 2012 The aim of the essay is to investigate […]
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Critical Perspectives on Academic Practice
The following are two short pieces written in June, 2012 as part of my PGCHE studies with the Univeristy of Kent. Both pieces are reflective in nature and have been written from both a personal and professional viewpoint as an HE in FE design lecturer. Critical Perspectives on Academic Practice by Tim Bones Managing Student Expectations “When […]
Chickens, Kings & Sportsmen. The illustrated cigarette card.
collect a lot of what many might call junk. One such part of this collection is the gathering of printed ephemera, both old and new. Most of it gets put into bags and box files and remains largely hidden until used to illustrate a lesson topic or taken out simply to be poured over. Most […]
What’s the Story?
y partner has co-authored a book, and I have been working on the covers. The book is about the workings of artist printmakers, and as covers for most arts books go, it is perhaps a fairly unusual solution for a book containing such striking pieces of art. Initially it was suggested that an image on […]
Adana Print Workshop at St. Bride’s, London.
couple of years ago I bought an Adana 8×5 from ebay. With it came a lot of type, trays and other bits and pieces. Mostly as a result of lack of time, it’s been sat in my garage under covers. But part of the reason for my inactivity was my simple lack of basic knowledge—I […]
The Final Word (Gravestone Lettering)
ver the past few years, part of my collection of photos documenting environmental typography has grown to include that of memorials, particularly that of gravestones. It’s an interest not so much born out of any form of morbid fascination, but rather an intrigue that can be traced back to my childhood, when I spent hours […]
K College Art & Design Summer Shows 2012
s Programme Leader it was a proud moment for me and the students of the HND and BA (Hons) Graphic Design courses at K College (University of Kent), who, after much hard graft put together a great show this year. If not the best to date. The private view was well attended with people packing […]