Author: Dave

A retired research scientist, a photographer and a Fine Art student

PRIME 2 Prints

Today (1st January 2025) I printed the 3 Detail images for PRIME2. The framed and mounted prints are due to be handed in on 9th, so I’m doing a bit every day. I had to print two of them 3 times, because the background had taken on a bit of colour during the editing. I’ve… Continue reading PRIME 2 Prints

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Mounts & Frames

I received a nice-looking 50x40cm frame today. It’s pretty flimsy, but I wanted light frames for the PRIME 2 exhibition. (I can carry them on the train and wont have to take the car). I’ll have to check if I have 3 mounts that fit this frame, and order 2 more frames. I tried my… Continue reading Mounts & Frames

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Animation Software

For the last two years I have been making some videos, mainly with Adobe Rush. However, it’s got several disadvantages ( 1) you don’t get to keep your process files, so you can re-use them or edit them later; 2) it’s from Adobe, and I want to leave all subscription software; 3) you can only… Continue reading Animation Software

Night walks

Every night I walk in the woods with Finn. My dogs have always loved going out at night, and so do I. The weather has been really mild lately. I was walking in the woods tonight, just with a sweatshirt. The previous two nights were a wee bit colder, but the sky was cloudless and… Continue reading Night walks

PRIME 2

I have just had an email from Arts Care to say they are expecting 3 exhibits for their latest PRIME exhibition in February/March, with the theme ‘Here Now’. I submitted 3 images of my ‘observations on everyday life’, inspired by the work of Georges Perec. I thought I had missed out this year, as I’d… Continue reading PRIME 2

Some of my Photobooks

I started to make a photobook for the MFA in the last few months, but Clare thought it was too early and would stop me experimenting. I understand her view, but I don’t think she knew I’d just finished an MA in Fine Arts, and my work in the MFA would probably be an extension… Continue reading Some of my Photobooks

Final Year Modules

I just wanted to remind myself about what we will be doing next Year 25-26, starting in September 2025. Semester one PHT805CRN: 56987 Master’s Project Campus Belfast Tutor Professor Donovan Wylie Semester 1 Description This 60 Credit module is designed to facilitate a range of professional and critical outcomes encouraging students to develop a contextualised,… Continue reading Final Year Modules

Semester Two Modules- Spring 2025

PHT803CRN: 56985 Contemporary Contexts Campus Belfast Tutor Mr Ken Grant Semester 2 Description This module supports the ongoing development of the students’ independent practice taking particular account of where photographs end up. The module encourages students to consider the exhibition, publication and distributional context of their work at the point of production. A number of… Continue reading Semester Two Modules- Spring 2025