Animation, Graphic Design, Print Work | PsychoBeing - The Portfolio Of Andrew Courtney

Hello, my name is Andrew Courtney!

I am a recent graduate from BSc Digital Art and Technology studied at the University of Plymouth.

On this website you will find a range of work which I have undertaken over the past few years as well as information on my freelance which include Graphic Design and Video & Animation.

Thanks for paying a visit and I hope to work with you soon!

Andrew.

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Personal:
Contact Information:

Andrew Courtney

Date of Birth: 08/01/1988
Mobile: 07525 899947

Email Address: andrew@psychobeing.co.uk
Online Portfolio: www.psychobeing.co.uk

Skills:

Within the Digital Art & Technology course, I worked on a group project for one of my final year modules which involved creating and developing a business idea including producing marketing material such as business cards, a website design and a promotional video.

Through carrying out this project successfully I furthered my skills in managing people, and within practical work in a number of different computer programs, such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects, both of which I regularly used for other work on my degree course. Excelling in all of these areas helped the group to gain a 77% mark for the module.

Interests:

I have keen interests in Photography, Graphic Design and Computing which have been used to great effect within my placements as well as throughout my educational life. I also regularly socialise with friends and often discuss ideas in depth with my peers.

Education:
University:

Title: BSc (Hons) Digital Art & Technology
Institution: University of Plymouth
Period: 2008 - 2011

Final Grade: 2.1

Stage 3 Results:

Module:	Exam:	Coursework:
Production of Space	-	62.00%
4D	-	52.00%
Venture Culture	-	77.00%
Dissertation	-	64.00%
BSc Project	-	61.00%

Stage 2 Results:

Module:	Exam:	Coursework:
Workshop 2	-	68.00%
Creative Industries	62.00%	67.00%
Workspaces 2	-	63.00%
Strategies for Art & Technology 2	-	66.00%
Reflexive Design	-	60.00%
Software Development for Digital Art	-	61.00%

Stage 1 Results:

Module:	Exam:	Coursework:
Workspaces 1	-	80.00%
Production for Art & Technology	-	55.00%
Introduction to New Media	-	70.00%
Introduction to Programming for Multimedia and Internet Applications	70.00%	49.00%
Reflexive Design	-	60.00%
Software Development for Digital Art	-	61.00%

Title: BSc (Hons) Multimedia, Production & Technology
Institution: University of Plymouth
Period: 2007 - 2008

A-Level:

Institution: Westlands School & Technology College
Period: 2004-2006

Subject:	Grade:
AVCE ICT	B
A2 Photography	C
A2 Business Studies	D

GCSEs:

Institution: Westlands School & Technology College
Period: 2002-2004

Subject:	Grade:
Information Studies	A
English Language	B
English Literature	B
Resistant Materials	B
Mathematics	C
Science (Double Award)	CC
Information Technology	D
French	D

Employment:
Part-Time Employment:

Organisation: AimHigher Peninsula Programme (South West)
Title: Student Ambassador
Period: September 2009 - July 2011
Duties: As a Student Ambassador I was expected to run sessions involving a variety of age ranges from 11 to 18 as well as to promote the organisation and Higher Education with various outside events across Devon and Cornwall. Each session involved organising the students into work groups, working directly with the students through multiple tasks and answering any questions regarding options for Higher Education.

Year In Industry:

Organisation: Website Vision Ltd.
Title: Website Developer
Period: October 2006 - August 2007
Duties: General maintenance and development of a range of different website applications and website languages including XHTML and ASP. I also discussed website maintenance and development directly with clients, personally and over the phone.

Work Experience:
A-Level:

Organisation: Westlands School and Technology College
Title: Junior Web Developer
Period: June 2004 - June 2004 (Two week period)
Duties: Maintenance of existing internal and external website which provided information for students and teachers alike as well as visitors to the school itself. Work involved the updating of the database as well as management of accounts for the login system of the site using an existing procedure.

References:
Academic:

Mr Mike Phillips
Tel: 01752 586262
Email: mike.phillips@plymouth.ac.uk

Character:

Mr Dan Lott
Tel: 0870 933 0093
Email: ask@websitevision.co.uk

Services

What can I do for you?

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Brand Identity

So, you've decided upon a company name, business plan and all of your supplier and distribution links thought out; but what's missing?

I am able to produce a full branding service which allows for future business plans and with all of your artwork safely stored, you can be sure that it is secure for further enhancements.

With design skills across a wide range of software and design techniques, I am able to provide you or your organisation with a brand which reflects your professional outlook and of course, if you require any further services, your brand identity can be carried across to any media to ensure continuity throughout all of your artwork.

Print Work/Graphic Design

Over the past few years, I have worked on a range of different Print Work projects from leaflet design, large banners, promotional posters and designs for DVD productions.

The variety of products produced have also included complete marketing campaigns which have included business card, leaflet and poster sets. However, the ability to develop designs for a range of other formats is also available.

Upon all design work being finalised, print work can then be forwarded onto my personal printing contacts who are able to provide high-quality proofs before final printing.

With high-quality printing services to reflect the print designs, you or your company can be assured of a professional product.

Video & Animation

Video is perhaps one of the most widely-used forms of media to get your message across and with the advent of social-networking and video services, there's never been a better time to get your name across in this highly-accessible medium.

My skills range widely within animation and video production which will enable you to gain the advantage when it comes to selling you or your company.

Throughout my years of producing media, I have catered for a range of services and purposes including Music DVDs, Corporate Videos and general filming.

With facilities such as High-Definition video recording, DVD production and video encoding for the Internet, you're also able to have professionalism throughout the production process. As well as this, allowances can also be made for multi-format production including DVD, Internet and Television.

Portfolio

The work I've done for others

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Video & Animation

Brand Identity: ClipFlicks

Project Details

Background: During Stage 1 of my (BSc) Digital Art & Technology course at University of Plymouth, I was asked to produce a database-driven project which focused on using multimedia for an interactive purpose for the Introduction To New Media module.

The purpose of this brand identity is to convey the idea of "fun" and colour whilst also promoting the actual idea of the film-based interactive game itself. The brand also involves the game's descriptive tagline "The Interactive Quiz Game" for further clarification.

Technology Used: Adobe Photoshop

Testimonial: "A lot of attention given to problem solving which demonstrates considered production process. The project idea is relevant to the module brief and well implemented alongside a high production value."

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Brand Identity: MainTag

Project Details

Background: MainTag is a University project simulated as part of my Digital Art & Technology course at University Of Plymouth.

The main concept for the brand identity was that it involved the technology's actual characteristics of "tagging" items within an environment.

Technology Used: Adobe Photoshop

Testimonial: The final result for the "MainTag" project was 71.40%.

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Brand Identity: United Motion

Project Details

Background: United Motion is a concept for a dedicated video and animation community which involves several different skill sets and provides support for those wishing to enter into the competitive video and animation sector of the creative industry.

The idea of the brand identity is to display the community and the various aspects of the website through the five colours chosen to add a social element to the brand.

It is also important to note that the lettering and spacing used throughout the logo is primarily designed to compliment the concept designs created for the website and other work such as the concept video and the print work.

Technology Used: Adobe Photoshop

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Brand Identity: AirData

Project Details

Background: AirData is one of my final stage projects which involves the use of the Blender Game Engine to display a visualisation of recorded audio data related to several air traffic control stations around the world.

The concept for this identity was to produce an image which displayed a connection between both the aircraft involved within the project as well as the projection of data from each of the air traffic control stations through to the collection of the information.

Technology Used: Adobe Photoshop

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Brand Identity: SocialTag

Project Details

Background: SocialTag is a concept for a highly-accessible, wearable communication device which aims to eliminate the lack of communication between offline and online environments.

A brand heavily inspired by fashion and other clothing labels, SocialTag's identity was produced to provide a fashionable solution which could be identified both as a technological product without detracting from the idea that the clothing worn for communication could also become a fashion statement.

Technology Used: Adobe Photoshop

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Photography: Dartmoor National Park

Project Details

Background: A selection of photographs taken on a recent trip to Dartmoor National Park, Devon which features views from Haytor and various other parts of the moors as well as the park's own wildlife.

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Photography: Brixham At Dusk

Project Details

Background: These photographs were taken within the seaside town of Brixham in Torbay, Devon. The subject matter covers the harbour, marina and the lifeboat as well as the beautiful hillside and seascape scenery.

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Photography: London Trip

Project Details

Background: This gallery features photographs taken during a trip to the Summer Exhibition and particularly focuses on the stunning architecture of the Royal Academy of Arts as well as Piccadilly Circus.

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Photography: Miscellaneous

Project Details

Background: N/A

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Print Work: South West Shadows Club Promotional Banner

Project Details

Background: The South West Shadows Club consists of a group of Shadows enthusiasts who meet and perform regularly, both at club meetings and throughout the South West.

The purpose of the large-scale banner was to promote as well as introduce members of the public to the club through the use of the photograph in the centre of the art work. Clearly displaying the contact details for the organiser of the club itself was also of primary importance.

Technology Used: Adobe Photoshop

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Print Work: United Motion Stationary Set

Project Details

This set of business card and letterhead designs were produced to showcase the idea and to create the marketing material required to promote United Motion to it's potential community and features many elements of the United Motion brand such as the multi-coloured star.

Technology Used: Adobe Photoshop

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Print Work: We Connect Students Business Cards

Project Details

Background: We Connect Students is a social networking tool which can be used to connect university and college students with each other as well as with potential employers.

The Director from We Connect Students approached me to produce a set of business card designs which would then be produced to help promote the brand and the website itself, as well as to form a connection between potential members and other contacts, and the organisation itself.

Technology Used: Adobe Photoshop

Testimonial: "Andrew fully understood the simple brief and built upon it superbly. The brilliant designs were emailed after just one day. Easy and enjoyable process, thank you!" - Oliver Dickinson (Company Director)

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Print Work: Student Fancy Dress Box Business Cards

Project Details

Background: Student Fancy Dress Box is a business concept for a Plymouth-based fancy dress company which provides costume and accessory services to the student community through a range of means.

These business card designs were produced to promote the company and its services as well as involve the brand's colour palette. Incorporation of the "box" concept was also implemented on the front of the card.

Technology Used: Adobe Photoshop

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Graphic Design: Student Fancy Dress Box Website Design

Project Details

Background: Student Fancy Dress Box is a business concept for a Plymouth-based fancy dress company which provides costume and accessory services to the student community through a range of means.

The e-commerce website design for Student Fancy Dress Box was produced for assessment of the outlined business plan for the project, and involves the "hand-made" feel of the brand while ensuring navigation and product information is clear.

Technology Used: Adobe Photoshop

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Print Work: SocialTag Business Cards

Project Details

Background: SocialTag is a concept for a highly-accessible, wearable communication device which aims to eliminate the lack of communication between offline and online environments.

As well as involving the fashion-inspired brand identity, clear display of the relevant contact details and SocialTag's related colours was also important.

Technology Used: Adobe Photoshop

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Print Work: SocialTag Large Format Poster

Project Details

Background: SocialTag is a concept for a highly-accessible, wearable communication device which aims to eliminate the lack of communication between offline and online environments.

The large-format poster was produced as part of the Digital Art & Technology Degree Show 2011 to promote the concept and answer frequently-asked questions about the idea. The poster was also used to provide a connection between the viewer and the SocialTag website through the use of a programmed QR Code.

Technology Used: Adobe Photoshop

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Print Work: Memories 4 DVD Cover

Project Details

Background: Memories is a yearly event which is held in honour of the Brixham Does Care charity, a local organisation which supports vulnerable people within the area. The event itself consists of a variety of acts which incorporate live dance, music and song, with the sole purpose being to raise as much money for the BDC charity as possible.

This year's event was filmed and edited by me and produced as a DVD which was then sold both to the acts and audience, with a percentage of the sales being donated to the Brixham Does Care charity.

The inspiration for this DVD cover was sought from a set of photography I took within the area soon after the event as well as the era of the acts being performed; many of which were from the 1960s and earlier.

Technology Used: Adobe Photoshop

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Video & Animation: Life Of A Jellyfish Cutscenes

Project Details

Background: Life Of A Jellyfish was a group University project developed in Stage 2 of my BSc (Hons) Digital Art & Technology course taken at University of Plymouth. The brief for the Workshop 2 project was to design and implement a form of Digital Organism using any type of media of our choosing and showcase this on a live website.

As part of the project, I was given the task of producing simple cutscenes which would be used to join together each section of the game as well as demonstrate the development process of a jellyfish. Life Of A Jellyfish was created in conjunction with Robert Hart, one of my colleagues on the Digital Art & Technology course.

Technology Used: Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop

Testimonial: The final result for the Digital Organism project was 67%.

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Video & Animation: Digital Envy Promotional Video

Project Details

Background: Digital Envy is a University project created as part of my Digital Art & Technology course at University Of Plymouth.

The purpose of this video was to promote the services of Digital Envy through the use of professional imagery and animation. One of the particular requirements for this video was that it reflected the style of the website produced as well as being a maximum length of one minute.

Technology Used: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop

Testimonial: The final result for the website and marketing video was 71.00%. "Show Reel shows highlights and makes an impact. Overall this is an impressive achievement." - Creative Industries Module Leader

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Video & Animation: Emagination Concept Video

Project Details

Background: EMagination is aimed at an audience of small children, aged 3-5 and helps with developing animation within an easy-to-use interface, with a child's voice directing the user and is designed to be user friendly, with attractive and colourful graphic design.

First developed as a series of concept designs, EMagination has now been animated and transformed in this animated video produced for the Reflexive Design module of the Digital Art & Technology course, studied at University of Plymouth. The video was produced as part of a group project alongside Louis Wood and Robert Hart. The animation was produced solely by myself.

Technology Used: High Definition Camera, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop

Testimonial: The final result for the "EMagination" project was 59.00%.

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Video & Animation: MainTag Concept Video

Project Details

Background: MainTag is a University project simulated as part of my Digital Art & Technology course at University Of Plymouth. The "Augmented Reality" simulation video was used to demonstrate the various features available in the Apple IPhone application "MainTag".

The application itself is a form of fault-tagging software developed for mobile devices. The idea of the software is that it allows engineers to report faults to a database for review at a later date.

Technology Used: High Definition Camera, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop

Testimonial: The final result for the "MainTag" project was 71%.

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Video & Animation: TagShare Concept Video

Project Details

Background: TagShare is a University project simulated as part of my Digital Art & Technology course at University Of Plymouth. The concept of TagShare is that it enables users of the application to easily share files and other content from social networking websites with those around them using a simple interface.

A simulation video was produced for the project to demonstrate a range of the application's design and features.

Technology Used: High Definition Camera, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop

Testimonial: The final result for this project was 62.00%.

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Video & Animation: Pedal Car Grand Prix 2010

Project Details

Background: Pedal Car Grand Prix 2010 was an annual event which took place on Torre Abbey Meadows, Torquay. Each year up to 12 local companies and organisations compete to raise money for charity. This year I filmed the event using a High Definition camcorder.

The raw footage was then edited using Adobe Premiere and put together with titles and visual effects created with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects.

Technology Used: High Definition Camera, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere

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Video & Animation: United Motion Promotional Video

Project Details

This video was produced as part of a proposal presentation for the Venture Culture module of the Digital Art & Technology course at the University Of Plymouth. The idea behind the video is to generate interest as well as promote the idea and it's concepts. The project, including this video, was produced solely by myself.

Technology Used: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop

Testimonial: The final result for the module including this project was 77.00%.

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Video & Animation: Student Fancy Dress Box "How To" Video

Project Details

Background: Student Fancy Dress Box is a business concept for a Plymouth-based fancy dress company which provides costume and accessory services to the student community through a range of means.

This demonstration video shows a variety of ways in which the "Pirate" fancy dress pack produced by Student Fancy Dress Box can be used. The video was produced for the YouTube social media page which formed part of the project's assessment. All of the editing and animation featured was produced by myself.

Technology Used: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop

Testimonial: The final result for the module including the Student Fancy Dress Box project was 77.00%.

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Video & Animation: SocialTag "Daily Routine" Promotional Video

Project Details

Background: SocialTag is a concept for a highly-accessible, wearable communication device which aims to eliminate the lack of communication between offline and online environments.

The "Daily Routine" promotional video was produced to demonstrate how the project could be used as part of a daily routine such as walking through a town centre among other people wearing the social device. A range of filming and editing techniques were utilised to give the impression that the viewer is closely following a particular character throughout the narrative.

Technology Used: High Definition Camera, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere

Testimonial: The result for this project including other elements was 61.00%.

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Video & Animation: SocialTag "How Does It Work" Promotional Video

Project Details

Background: SocialTag is a concept for a highly-accessible, wearable communication device which aims to eliminate the lack of communication between offline and online environments.

This "How Does It Work" promotional video was produced for the SocialTag project and used to demonstrate in step-by-step format how the project worked. The animation was designed to feature simple graphics which reflect the SocialTag brand's colours and accessible nature, while also clearly explaining how the concept worked.

Technology Used: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop

Testimonial: The result for this project including other elements was 61.00%.

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Video & Animation: StreetEx Project Video

Project Details

Background: StreetEx was a Final Year University project idea which stemmed from the economic differences between two areas of Plymouth City Centre - New George Street and Market Avenue. The purpose of this visualisation is to create comparisons both between the moods of people within each area and the economic state of the buildings within the vicinity.

Each 3D model within the street's design is an approximate replica of the real structure, with particular attention made to the scale. Data was gathered from a self-produced website www.streetex.co.uk as well as the popular barcode tagging-based website www.stickybits.com through the use of posters placed within each space which were coded with specific barcodes and QR Codes for this purpose.

Technology Used: 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects

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Video & Animation: The Tremors Promotional Video

Project Details

Background: The Tremors are a South Devon band who perform a selection of live music at a wide range of venues throughout the region.

I was asked by the band's lead guitarist to film a selection of their performances and post the footage onto social media website YouTube to generate interest and increase further opportunities, while also providing the band with a valuable insight into how they could continue to improve.

As demonstrated, many of the videos include a two-camera edit which focuses both on the front of the stage as well as the band's drummer. For more information and to view more videos of their performances, please visit The Tremor's YouTube page at www.youtube.com/thetremorsdevon.

Technology Used: High Definition Camera, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop

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Video & Animation: Freedom 2 Drive

Project Details

Background: As part of an interview process, I was asked to produce an online advertisement or print work design which focused on one particular target market which the interviewing organisation was involved with.

I decided to choose Motability as I felt that everyone has a right to transport and focused on using my skills within Adobe Flash to produce a simple but effective advertisement which aimed to promote the idea that Motability solutions were both affordable and accessible for all.

Please note that "Freedom2Drive" is a fictional business name and any links to any real organisations named "Freedom2Drive" are purely coincidental.

Technology Used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash

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Video & Animation: Red Bull Canimation 2011 Entry

Project Details

Background: "Bul And Can" stars a bouncy ball called Bul who gains a boost from the energy drink Red Bull (with explosive results!) and was produced in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Flash for the 2011 Red Bull Canimation competition.

The brief of the competition was simple - feature the iconic Red Bull can design throughout the production, create the animation using anything within the realms of CGI, Hand-Drawn (Flash) or Stop Motion and ensure that it is no longer than two minutes.

All images, animation and sound effects are produced by Andrew Courtney, with the music track "Song Of The Bowerb" provided by Red Bull for the competition.

Technology Used: Adobe Photoshop

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Smarter Cities
Published: Mon, Dec 12
UrbanLabs OS, a project currently in development is an innovation which may see cities being able to run themselves through a series of interlocking and relative data provide by a range of systems. So what implementations would this technology have? Well, according to the project’s only Wiki pages, there are many. From economy, education and [...]  View Post

Photos On The Moors
Published: Mon, Dec 5
It’s been a long time coming but I’m back blogging after quite a bit of work on other projects and things I’ve been meaning to catch up on for quite a while. One of these things was to head up to Dartmoor National Park to put my camera through its paces and also just to [...]  View Post

The Power Of Social Networking
Published: Mon, Nov 28
Just a few hours ago, the technology website Ebuyer released details of a monumental sale which saw their website crash, leaving thousands of frustrated customers constantly staring at blank screens and failure notices. The original link came directly from their Facebook page as the firm promised that those who “liked” their personal page would gain [...]  View Post

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