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Studio Talks: Mentoring University of Sunderland Students

1/11/2018

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Hannah Rich at University of Sunderland.
Returning to my former studio to deliver a presentation to the Illustration and Design undergraduates was oh-so nostalgic. This was my third time doing so at University of Sunderland. I had been asked to showcase my sketchbooks to the freshers while I was still a student myself. Now, instead of just imagining what life for an illustrator could be like after higher education, I actually had some things to report. 
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Back in 2017 when I revisited my studio during September, I had barely slipped out of my own cap and gown back in mid-July! To be honest, I don't even think I had gotten around to framing my degree yet. So, putting myself into third-year shoes was a no-brainer as the memories remained as fresh as ever. A year and a bit later, things had changed a lot.
My university tutors and mentors urged me to share these post-grad experiences with those now in their final year of the course. So, I prepared a formal presentation before an informal Q&A. The students gathered to look through my university portfolio and my previous sketchbooks; seeing my creative progression from first year to third year. I gained uplifting feedback from students who told me that my advice was helpful and reassuring! A few of the soon-to-be graduates connected with me on social media too.

Better yet, I was able to get involved with portfolio critiques and see where they were up to with their latest projects - offering my advice during the studio session which followed. I am happy to say that I have been invited back for future talks!
Hannah Rich showing her portfolio to students at University of Sunderland.
Hannah's sketchbook example and research process.
Example of Hannah's refining of an illustration using Adobe Photoshop, including primary research.
Hannah Rich teaching at University of Sunderland.
Hannah Rich delivering her PowerPoint presentation to the third-year university studio in the Priestman Building on City Campus.
Hannah's war reportage final booklet - a university project focusing on editorial illustration.
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