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Photographic icon Andy Earl reflects on a career spent creating
era-defining photographs of music legends from Pink Floyd to Johnny
Cash, from Madonna to Prince, the Rolling Stones, Annie Lennox, Robbie
Williams and it all started at his NTU graduation with that commission
from Malcolm McLaren..... #NottPhot

00:00 Introduction
01:26 Diving into Andy Earl's Photography Journey
15:52 Exploring the Creative Process and Inspirations
25:50 The Art of Embracing Accidents in Photography
28:11 Iconic Album Covers and the Stories Behind Them
37:14 Exploring the Art of Lighting in Photography
37:38 The Magic of Flash Photography and Surreal Effects
40:42 The Evolution of Photography: From Analogue to Digital
41:42 Capturing Iconic Moments: The Johnny Cash Shoot
49:14 Navigating the World of Professional Photography
01:01:59 Creative Challenges and Unplanned Successes
01:10:55 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Photographers

Nick Sousanis, a comic maker and professor at San Francisco State University, shares his journey from young comics enthusiast to academic and creator leveraging comics in education. He discusses his early fascination with comics, his detour through mathematics and tennis, and his return to comics which led to his doctorate and the creation of his dissertation as a comic book, 'Unflattening'.

Sousanis explores the significance of comics as a medium for expressing complex ideas, their historical context, and the pedagogical advantages they offer in teaching and learning. Highlighting student examples, he demonstrates how comics can facilitate nuanced thinking and storytelling, even among those with no background in drawing.

The narrative underscores comics' potential to break boundaries, encourage multidisciplinary thinking, and redefine scholarship.


Music: Insatiable Toad by Blue Dot Sessions CC-BY-NC


00:00 Meet Nick Sousanis
00:44 The Journey to Comics and Education
01:09 Bridging Comics, Mathematics, and Art
02:06 Rediscovering Comics for Political and Educational Purposes
03:18 The Doctoral Journey with Comics
04:33 A Diverse Career: From Tennis to Comics
10:37 Exploring the Power of Comics in Storytelling
15:26 The Evolution of Comics and Their Impact
18:09 Understanding Comics: Time, Space, and Narrative
35:10 Student Works: Demonstrating the Power of Comics
39:04 Concluding Thoughts on Comics as a Medium

Advertising strategist Ali Zein Kazmi discusses the opportunities and challenges he faces from his base in Shanghai. Reflecting on two decades of experience in the advertising industry in China, he describes the shift towards consumer-driven brand identity and highlights the role of technology and artificial intelligence in reshaping advertising.
The narrative then shifts to discussing China's technological advancements, its societal implications and the opportunities for creatives.
This interview was recorded early in 2023 for a mixed nationality
Master's Class at Nottingham Trent University. It opens in Mandarin and then after 2 mins it transitions into English.

Music: Insatiable Toad by Blue Dot Sessions CC-BY-NC

00:00 Introduction and Personal Background [Mandarin]
01:31 Journey in the Advertising Industry [English]
02:23 The Impact of AI and Technology on Advertising
06:33 The Evolution of Brand Ownership and Consumer Engagement
10:31 The Role of Technology in Shaping Future Advertising
12:49 China's Technological Advancements and Global Influence
16:53 Encouraging Engagement with Chinese Culture and Technology

Maarten, former Deputy Director and Head of Education at the World Press Photo Foundation, discusses his journey in leveraging photography and education to empower local storytellers around the world, particularly focusing on a project for a UN foundation on climate mobility in Africa.
With a career that began with a love for photography and moved towards educational and capacity-building work, Maarten eventually found himself working on the African Climate Mobility Initiative. This project aimed to map the consequences of climate change on mobility in Africa through advanced research and data visualizations, highlighting the need for local storytelling to bring these issues to life.

Maarten emphasises the project's approach to communication, the importance of local engagement, and the challenges of conveying the urgency of climate change. He also touches on practical and relational aspects of creative projects, urging for a shared understanding and the building of relationships with clients and collaborators.

The conversation concludes with Maarten issuing a challenge to the
audience to think about innovative ways of communicating about climate
mobility.


Music: Insatiable Toad by Blue Dot Sessions CC-BY-NC

00:00 Meet Maarten: A Journey from Documentary Photography to Climate Mobility
00:41 The Genesis of a Global Climate Mobility Project
01:22 Empowering Local Voices in Photojournalism
03:11 Tackling Climate Mobility in Africa: A Complex Challenge
04:50 Communicating Complex Climate Data: Strategies and Challenges
07:33 The Power of Visual Storytelling in Climate Communication
08:45 Local Solutions to Global Climate Issues
12:53 The Importance of Shared Understanding in Creative Projects
16:31 Navigating Client Relationships and Team Dynamics
23:37 A Personal Challenge to the Audience

In this comprehensive discussion, Jude Amponsah, a storyteller who engages in photography, graphic design, and music, shares insights into his creative journey, the importance of storytelling in his work, and the challenges of defining oneself in the creative industry.

Joined by Photographer Jonathan Worth and Graphic Designer Hannah Halliday, Jude discusses the significance of building relationships, remaining adaptable, and the value of physical artifacts in a digital age. He emphasizes the need for creatives to trust the process, engage inmeaningful projects, and maintain the joy of creating. Furthermore, Jude reflects on the impact of societal issues on his work, the importance of physical experiences over digital consumption, and provides advice to emerging creatives on establishing their careers and staying true to their passions.

This recording was made for use in a mixed discipline Master's Class for Creatives at Nottingham Trent University's School of Design and Digital Arts (D&DA).

00:00 Meet the Creatives: Introductions and Backgrounds
01:09 The Essence of Storytelling in Creative Careers
02:35 Navigating the Creative Industry: Challenges and Insights
06:42 The Journey of a Multidisciplinary Creative: From Student to Professional
13:43 Collaboration and the Multifaceted Role of a Creative
18:06 Reflecting on Personal Projects and Ethical Dilemmas
21:12 The Power of Expression and Challenging the Status Quo
27:10 Navigating Professional Challenges and Social Issues
28:25 The Power of Speaking Up in the Creative Industry
32:56 The Importance of Relationships in Career Advancement
39:31 Embracing Physicality in a Digital World
47:48 Future Directions and the Role of Art in Society
00:00 Meet the Creatives: Introductions and Backgrounds
01:09 The Essence of Storytelling in Creative Careers
02:35 Navigating the Creative Industry: Challenges and Insights
06:42 The Journey of a Multidisciplinary Creative: From Student to Professional
13:43 Collaboration and the Multifaceted Role of a Creative
18:06 Reflecting on Personal Projects and Ethical Dilemmas
21:12 The Power of Expression and Challenging the Status Quo
27:10 Navigating Professional Challenges and Social Issues
28:25 The Power of Speaking Up in the Creative Industry
32:56 The Importance of Relationships in Career Advancement
39:31 Embracing Physicality in a Digital World
47:48 Future Directions and the Role of Art in Society

Phil Howarth, creative director at a leading VFX company The Mill, discusses the evolving landscape of advertising and audience engagement. He outlines the shift from traditional content-based advertising to immersive, interactive experiences that leverage emergent technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).

Howarth highlights the importance of "interactivity as the new content", referring to how younger generations, having grown with games and technology, demand this shift. He explores the idea of making advertising engaging by making the audience the centerpiece of communication, contrasting it with the traditional approach of ads chasing the audience.

Howarth also touches on the potential applications of these technologies in addressing global issues like climate change through innovative solutions like AR glasses that can visualise climate data.

This was recorded in February 2023 for use in a Master's Class at Nottingham Trent University school of Design and Digital Arts (DADA).

Music: Insatiable Toad by Blue Dot Sessions CC BY-NC



00:00 Introduction to Phil Howarth and The Mill

02:54 Exploring the Evolution of Advertising and Content Creation

07:00 The Shift Towards Interactive and Immersive Experiences

08:07 The Future of Technology and Its Impact on Society

13:20 Innovative Approaches to Tackling Climate Change