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Creative CV competition

​Creative CV competition 2012

The competition received a surge of late entries following the decision to extend the closing date. Therefore it wasn’t possible to judge all the entries and award prizes by the 22nd February when the Arts Careers Showcase took place.
 
The winning prizes will now be awarded on 26th April at the Student Success event.
 
The 3 winners will be notified before the event and invited to attend to collect their prizes.
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​Finalists 2012

The winners were awarded at the Student Success event on the 26th April.

First place

Marc Richard  (Graphic communication with typography)

Judges comments: The CV is visualised and structured in a novel format with good use of colour to create interest and  structure, the cv is easy to read and comprehend. Whilst it contains a considerable amount of information, the way it is presented and organized makes it easily accessible and understandable, whilst remaining distinctive and engaging.

 

Runners up

Sam Smith (Graphic communication with typography)

Sam Smith 1.pdf.pdfSam Smith 1.pdf

Sam Smith 2.pdf.pdfSam Smith 2.pdf

Judges comments: This CV has a clear layout and typographic hierarchy, equally importantly for a professional creative CV it is based around an idea which has been visualised and executed in an interactive  and engaging manner, that aligns well with the student’s short statement about hid inspirations and ambitions.

 

Simon Locke-Wheaton (3D design: product design)

Simon Locke-Wheaton 1.pdfSimon Locke-Wheaton 1.pdf

Simon Locke-Wheaton 2.pdfSimon Locke-Wheaton 2.pdf

 Judges comments: This CV has a very clear layout and effectively uses appropriate imagery. It also demonstrates good consideration in highlighting his skills and experience. It is well structured and designed to a standard expected by the student’s discipline.

 

​Previous winners

First place (Graphic communication with typography)
Mario Picariello 1.pdfMario Picariello 1.pdf

Mario Picariello 2.pdfMario Picariello 2.pdf

Judges comments:  A creative idea within the design and a novel and engaging format. The information was well structured, appropriate and well presented. Although it contains a considerable amount of information the way it is presented makes it easily accessible and understandable.

Runner up (Graphic communication with typography)
Mella McKeown 1.pdfMella McKeown 1.pdf

Mella McKeown 2.pdfMella McKeown 2.pdf

Judges comments: The CV had a very clear layout which was simple, elegant and well structured. The information was well organised and presented and relevant to her chosen field.

Runner up (Illustration)
Stef Walker 1.pdfStef Walker 1.pdf

Stef Walker 2.pdfStef Walker 2.pdf

Judges comments: The CV is an engaging package demonstrating good use of format and materials. This CV was a close second, it was only the amount of text and a question of direction that meant a second place.