As Graphic Designer's in training, you all need to be exposed to good doses of pop culture. Just such an opportunity has presented itself. A film called Art&Copy will be screening in Atlanta for a week, Sept. 18-24. This film takes an interesting perspective on "creatives", what/how inspiration is and advertising.
Film synopsis:
This is a powerful new film about advertising and inspiration… it reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time -- people who've profoundly impacted our culture, yet are virtually unknown outside their industry. Exploding forth from advertising's "creative revolution" of the 1960s, these artists and writers all brought a surprisingly rebellious spirit to their work in a business more often associated with mediocrity or manipulation: George Lois, Mary Wells, Dan Wieden, Lee Clow, Hal Riney and others featured in ART & COPY were responsible for "Just Do It," "I Love NY," "Where's the Beef?," "Got Milk," "Think Different," and brilliant campaigns for everything from cars to presidents. They managed to grab the attention of millions and truly move them. Visually interwoven with their stories, TV satellites are launched, billboards are erected, and the social and cultural impact of their ads are brought to light in this dynamic exploration of art, commerce, and human emotion.
I plan on seeing this film and I'm open to having the whole class go as a group. I know that may not work as schedules can be complicated. If you are interested in earning extra credit and showing that you are really interested in getting into the Graphic Design program, talk to me. You can either go with the group or on your own, I just need a ticket stub and a short review (3 paragraphs) and you'll have to write about the part or parts that impressed you most. And of course you're review can not be based on one that is out there online or in print, but I don't need to tell you all that, do I :)
Email me your thoughts.
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kim
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