Author Archives: beckstergreg
What Motivates People to Change their Behaviours? (Public Health Research)
Through my experience of counselling and supporting people with substance misuse issues, I have learnt that change is something that we must choose to do, we cannot be forced into it through threats or punishment. Positive reenforcement is the key … Continue reading
What is Public Health? And Where did it all Begin?
What is Public Health? “the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organised efforts of society” A concise definition taken from the 1988 Public Health in England report by Sir Donald Acheson. Or more recently … Continue reading
Applied Design Project
Project Brief You have been commissioned to conceive and develop the graphic styling for the Sheffield College magazine, and present your designs to representatives of the college ‘Enterprise Team’. My Response Initially I’m quite excited about this project and also … Continue reading
Advertising Media
ADVERTISING MEDIA (newspaper, magazines, posters why would you choose one rather than the other?) There are more types of advertising media available today than there has ever been and more options to reach people worldwide. Below are the types of mediums available … Continue reading
Advertisement Campaign
INITIAL IDEAS Looking on the websites for the D&AD awards and the Roses Student Awards, the briefs that initially interested me were the National Trust, Cats and Dogs and Time Travel. NATIONAL TRUST Reconnect our relationship with nature and beauty. Reposition … Continue reading
And my chosen subject is….
We have been asked to consider a subject that interests us and gather relevant research and information regarding, whilst considering contextual studies. My chosen subject is.. (drum roll) …Animals! I really couldn’t decide what subject to chose, after discussing this … Continue reading
Animals Throughout Art to the Present Day
Animals have appeared in art throughout history, dating back to The Stone Age, where caves were decorated with etchings of animals being hunted, to the present day where deceased animals are used in modern art. Animals have been highly symbolic in … Continue reading
Corporate Identity Design Project
THE BRIEF Our brief is to design a unique corporate marque/logotype for a company operating within a given, specific area of commerce and to apply this marque to a range of elements within a corporate identity scheme. RESEARCH What … Continue reading
Aesthetic Theory
WHAT IS IT? Aesthetic Theory is a philosophy around the idea of what is considered to be beautiful. In the context of art, aesthetics can be a subjective point, as what one individual considers beautiful, another would not. Projects such … Continue reading
Styles in Objects
RENAISSANCE Inspired by art and architecture in ancient Rome, busts of men and women in a circle and mythological characters are often featured in this style. GOTHIC The Gothic style features pointed arches, curving biblical figures with strong emotive influence. … Continue reading
Rebecca Gregory 