Photography, Visual Effects and Design

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BA (Hons) Graphic Design

Screenshot from Saskia's showreeel that reads "Saskia M showreel"

Saskia Millard

Saskia Millard, BA (Hons) Graphic Design, presents her showreel.

Ollie Slater

Ollie Slater

Oliver Slater, BA (Hons) Graphic Design, presents his graduate showreel.

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BA (Hons) Games, Design and Animation

Showing a futuristic figure being edited in Adobe Premiere Pro

Nikol Manolova

"The Void is a short animation 3D film (00:03:00 minutes in duration) with content for young adults of the age of 16 or above. The official creator is Nikol Manolova, a student from the University of West London. Nikol is on the Games, Design and Animation course. The student is working alone to create a Final Major Project from 16 February 2022 to 20 May 2022. 

The story and narrative follow the thoughts of the main character Helena, who is pursuing her freedom of mind and soul, living in a futuristic world created by future humanity. She is an artificial intelligence showing her visions, fighting with her inner self and the real world where the human soul does not exist and only the physical and material matters. Helena is going on a journey to find the place called The Void and wake up. 


The final goal is to have a personal insight into people's internal understanding of the new world created by our generation and how people's decisions will have a significant impact on the future, reducing physical touch with non-real ones. Spreading the awareness of how future decisions can destroy human nature by itself and have a big impact on the internal being of the persona."

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BA (Hons) Interior Design

Iti Tyagi

Iti Tyagi's Interior Design work, showcasing a computer generated hotel.
Iti Tyagi Interior Design work - showing an office space with green vegetation hanging from the ceiling.
Iti Tyagi Interior Design work - showing an office space entwined in green vegetation.
Iti Tyagi's Interior Design work, showcasing a computer generated hotel.
Iti Tyagi Interior Design work - showing an office space with green vegetation hanging from the ceiling.
Iti Tyagi Interior Design work - showing an office space entwined in green vegetation.

"AIM is to use the existing Old Session House building to design a mix-use building incorporating the Office environment for an advertising agency, a Hotel and well-being and public access spaces for our two different clients within the Old Session House located at 22 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0NA. The design will reflect the aim to create private, semi-private and open spaces where both users can emerge and interact.

  • Main client: Mother who we are designing as part of their company the smaller spaces for Mother Research, Mother Digital, an Incubation hub for start-ups and collaboration/flexible spaces. Furthermore, the design will emphasise zones for a restaurant, and bar and include a gym, yoga/dance studio, spa, and interactive space with an auditorium space to bring the employees together. These refreshment & replenishment areas will be open to the public and have the facility for 24/7 access.
  • Secondary client: Network of the Hospitality Industry (NEWH) for which we are designing hotel accommodation, members clubs & enabling access to the public zones  (for 60-80 people). The design will incorporate flexible rooms and spaces to accommodate various users along with a new design of living for indoor & outdoor hotel capsules.

CONCEPT: the design outcome comes from my site analysis, using the sun direction as the key to my design and placing key zones and spaces to maximise this. Incorporating key design strategies for the focus on sustainability thoroughly in the design using sustainable materials, solar panels, green roofs, and rainwater collection. As part of the design, the well-being space is open to allow free circulation via the externally added lifts."

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BA (Hons) Photography

The BA (Hons) Photography student work showcases a collection of individual approaches to photography, ranging from images reflecting on the impact of coastal erosion, to explorations of family life, attitudes towards body image and depictions of landscape and still life.

On the course we encourage a practical and critical exploration of photography, helping students to develop their own vision through tackling exciting modules which challenge their understanding of the medium. Technical skills form an important part of our approach and are considered an essential component of study in terms of underpinning creative ideas and exploration. The work you see on this page gives a snapshot of the extended final year projects and the associated research that students have undertaken throughout their final year.

Stefania Carli

Stefania Carli

Stefania Carli's photo shows a pebbled seafront with a red rusted image superimposed.
Stefania Carli's photo shows a pebbled seafront with a red rusted image superimposed.

Holly Chapman

Holly Chapman

Photography Student polaroid photos entitled 'Autumn'.
Photography Student poloroid photos entitled 'Winter'.
Photography student poloroid photos entitled 'Spring'
Photography Student polaroid photos entitled 'Autumn'.
Photography Student poloroid photos entitled 'Winter'.
Photography student poloroid photos entitled 'Spring'

“Outside minus Ten Days” is a project which documents the past six months of my life. What started out as a post-pandemic piece, ended up as a documentation of my life as normal. The title itself responds to Bo Burnham’s Inside, which is a self-directed comedy sketch summarising Burnham’s day-to-day life spent in isolation. Since this project started in October 2021, life has changed dramatically for me personally, which I have coped through music and art (just like Bo). This piece is the outcome of those times. I have handwritten each lyric to demonstrate the personal connection I have with the songs.

Imaani Erdogan

Imaani Erdogan

Student photo of the subject sitting on a chair with a black suit and white shirt on.
A photo of the subject sitting on the floor, smiling and wearing a black suit and white shirt.
A photo of two individuals sat on the floor next to each other, wearing white clothing and staring straight at the camera.
Student photo of the subject sitting on a chair with a black suit and white shirt on.
A photo of the subject sitting on the floor, smiling and wearing a black suit and white shirt.
A photo of two individuals sat on the floor next to each other, wearing white clothing and staring straight at the camera.

‘We Are Enough’ explores the intersectional issues of being a Black Queer person within the Black community. The feeling of being rejected by your own people or the sense that you cannot relate to others in your community can be a hard pill to swallow; there are many Black Queer folks who unfortunately experience such negative emotions. I feel that there is a divide within the Black community between heterosexual and homosexual people. There’s often a struggle between different ideologies that can come from personal and religious beliefs and it can sometimes segregate the Black community. This series contains images of individuals from the queer community whom I have previously collaborated with. My goal is to create photographic portraits that capture joy and also empowerment of their queer identity.

Matthew Gibbons

Matthew Gibbons

Subject taking a photo of himself in a mirror with wet hair and a silver necklace on.
A photo of an individual posing, wearing a red translucent vest, red hat and black shorts.
A photo of a photographer behind the camera with no clothes on.
Photo of the subject posing with red and black clothes on, sitting on a brick wall.
Photo of individual posing in front of an chrome shutter, showing an orange lit wall behind.
Photo of individual posing in front of a window, naked, with a purple bandana on.
Photo of subject wearing knee-high boots and translucent grey top, holding a pair of large boots.
Photo of subject putting on knee high boots on with no other clothes on.
Subject taking a photo of himself in a mirror with wet hair and a silver necklace on.
A photo of an individual posing, wearing a red translucent vest, red hat and black shorts.
A photo of a photographer behind the camera with no clothes on.
Photo of the subject posing with red and black clothes on, sitting on a brick wall.
Photo of individual posing in front of an chrome shutter, showing an orange lit wall behind.
Photo of individual posing in front of a window, naked, with a purple bandana on.
Photo of subject wearing knee-high boots and translucent grey top, holding a pair of large boots.
Photo of subject putting on knee high boots on with no other clothes on.

Lidia Lopez

Lidia Lopez

A photo of a couple embracing, face to face.
A photo of a couple laying down and embracing, with green leaves covering their legs.
A photo of a female playing with her partner's hair, surrounded by green leaves.
A photo of a couple holding each other close, face to face, surrounded by green leaves.
A photo of a female resting her partner's head on her shoulder.
A couple embracing - female holding her partner's head close to her shoulder.
A couple holding each other, surrounded by green leaves.
A couple holding each other, surrounded by green leaves.
A couple holding each other, surrounded by green leaves.
A photo of a male resting his head on his partner's leg, surrounded by green leaves.
A photo of a couple embracing, face to face.
A photo of a couple laying down and embracing, with green leaves covering their legs.
A photo of a female playing with her partner's hair, surrounded by green leaves.
A photo of a couple holding each other close, face to face, surrounded by green leaves.
A photo of a female resting her partner's head on her shoulder.
A couple embracing - female holding her partner's head close to her shoulder.
A couple holding each other, surrounded by green leaves.
A couple holding each other, surrounded by green leaves.
A couple holding each other, surrounded by green leaves.
A photo of a male resting his head on his partner's leg, surrounded by green leaves.

As a black person, we’ve been told that we are ugly, we are dangerous, and we could never be someone admirable. This project is not to show off to the rest of the world how beautiful and powerful we are. This is for us, the black community. This is a message to remember that we do not need to change the way we are or the way we look to feel more validated in society. “Eve and Adam” aims to spread a message: the importance of loving yourself, who you are and how you look, before trying to love someone else. I focused on the black community because I believe that we need a reminder about how beautiful we are. Our skin, our features, our hair and our culture. We are black and we should be proud.

Fatbardha Salihu

Fatbardha Salihu

Student photography of a female wearing a martial arts uniform.
Student photography of a female wearing a martial arts uniform and kicking into the air.
Student photography of a female wearing a martial arts uniform, ready to fight.
Student photography of a female wearing a martial arts uniform.
Student photography of a female wearing a martial arts uniform and kicking into the air.
Student photography of a female wearing a martial arts uniform, ready to fight.

In this work I took portraits of my cousin who is a Taekwondo practitioner and a practicing Muslim. With these portraits I am exploring a young Muslim woman's modesty, empowerment and freedom. The hijab which represents her religion is a part of my cousins’ identity. Contrary to some of the prevailing misconceptions, the hijab gives women the freedom to make choices such as practicing a sport like Taekwondo. I feel as though these images truly represent her strength, her modesty and her dedication to the sport.

Shanice Samra

Shanice Samra

A photo of a lady in an elaborate yellow and purple dress, waving a flag with red rose petals falling down.
Female with elaborate yellow and purple dress, holding a pot over her head.
A lady standing in an elabroate yellow and purple dress, with a pot and rose petals on the floor.
A photo of a lady in an elaborate yellow and purple dress, waving a flag with red rose petals falling down.
Female with elaborate yellow and purple dress, holding a pot over her head.
A lady standing in an elabroate yellow and purple dress, with a pot and rose petals on the floor.

My photographs are inspired by the story of "Heer and Ranjha", in particular its themes of immortal love, romance, tragedy and music. Drawing upon my Indian heritage, I included vibrant colours such as green, red, and bright yellow as well as Hindu and Sikh objects such as jaago (jug), pankha (fan) and mor pankh (peacock feathers) in my images. By focusing solely on Heer, I want to portray her as the dominant and central figure in this narrative of love and romance.

Tobias Spyropoulos

Tobias Spyropoulos

A photo of a green plant in a grey plant pot, with a caption saying "EAT SLEEP RAVE REPEAT"
A bird flying through a grey and cloudy sky, caption saying "VIBRANT COMPANY"
Top of a building surrounded by blue sky, caption stating "HIGH CREATIVE STANDARDS"
Several grey high rising buildings, caption saying "LIVE DIFFERENTLY".
A raw chicken on a blue background, caption saying "YOU'RE A STAR, BABY".
A photo of a dead fly on a beige surface, caption says "WORK INNOVATE SUCCEED".
Photo of a bundle of hairs, caption saying "BE GLAMOUR BE GLAM".
A photo of a cloud formation with patches of blue sky, caption saying "FOCUS DIRECTION AND DRIVE".
A photo of a toilet roll left on a metal holder, caption says "SEX AND DRUGS AND ROCK AND ROLL".
A photo of a green plant in a grey plant pot, with a caption saying "EAT SLEEP RAVE REPEAT"
A bird flying through a grey and cloudy sky, caption saying "VIBRANT COMPANY"
Top of a building surrounded by blue sky, caption stating "HIGH CREATIVE STANDARDS"
Several grey high rising buildings, caption saying "LIVE DIFFERENTLY".
A raw chicken on a blue background, caption saying "YOU'RE A STAR, BABY".
A photo of a dead fly on a beige surface, caption says "WORK INNOVATE SUCCEED".
Photo of a bundle of hairs, caption saying "BE GLAMOUR BE GLAM".
A photo of a cloud formation with patches of blue sky, caption saying "FOCUS DIRECTION AND DRIVE".
A photo of a toilet roll left on a metal holder, caption says "SEX AND DRUGS AND ROCK AND ROLL".

From the “Mad Men” of the 1950’s to the present day, the aspirational and impossible themes of advertisements have resolutely had the beautiful, affluent, and iconoclastic at their fulcrum. "Upsold” aims to mobilise these binaries; that of beauty campaigns, social media and corporate mantras as seen in the US, which embody the capitalistic ideals of “winning”, juxtaposing them against the comparatively dull and mundane realities that comprise the lived experience. Between the chasm of the fictitious-cum-real world is where this project resides, aiming to poke fun at the distance between the two goal posts, whilst commenting on the more serious and harmful expectations that this type of propaganda provokes.

Mihail Stanescu

Mihail Stanescu

A warped photograph of people waiting for a bus with red and blue lines in the background.
A warped photograph of people walking alongside two red buses.
A warped photograph of people walking along a street.
A warped photograph of people walking along a street.
A warped photograph of people walking along a pavement and a red vehicle nearby.
A warped photo of people walking along a pavement, with an ambulance and four other cars on the road.
A warped photograph of people waiting for a bus with red and blue lines in the background.
A warped photograph of people walking alongside two red buses.
A warped photograph of people walking along a street.
A warped photograph of people walking along a street.
A warped photograph of people walking along a pavement and a red vehicle nearby.
A warped photo of people walking along a pavement, with an ambulance and four other cars on the road.

In the century of speed, time is the most precious commodity. Slit scan photography helps me document the flow of time using the movement of people as a catalyst. What this technique reveals to us is the fact that, although it appears as if there is an emergent diversity of paths we can travel in a certain space, we can only travel in one path through time (from past towards the future), and this is documented in the photographs exhibited. This type of photography has the power to arrest the viewer’s gaze firstly for the look and scale, then for its implications.

 

Isabella Ferro

Isabella Ferro

Isabella Ferro, BA (Hons) Photography, presents a slideshow of her work.

View Isabella's portfolio to see more of her work.

In the foreground, an open-mouthed young person. In the background, and older man standing next to some clocks.
A man wrapped in a blanket and a hat at a stand in a market.
Two women and a man at stand selling books in Portobello Market
In the foreground, an open-mouthed young person. In the background, and older man standing next to some clocks.
A man wrapped in a blanket and a hat at a stand in a market.
Two women and a man at stand selling books in Portobello Market

Katie Welshman

Katie Welshman

Katie Welshman, BA (Hons) Photography, presents a slideshow of her work.

A man playing a video game in a dark room.
A man playing a video game in a dark room.

Martyna Taraszkiewicz

Martyna Taraszkiewicz

Martyna Taraszkiewicz, BA (Hons) Photography, presents a slideshow of her work.

View Martyna's Instagram to see more of her work.

Two older people sat either side of a white screen with smaller pictures on it.
Four people with different parts of their faces covered by blank sheets or images of faces.
A portrait of a person whose face is made up of a small pieces of a deconstructed image.
Two older people sat either side of a white screen with smaller pictures on it.
Four people with different parts of their faces covered by blank sheets or images of faces.
A portrait of a person whose face is made up of a small pieces of a deconstructed image.

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BA (Hons) Visual Effects

BA (Hons) Visual Effects Showreel 2023
BA (Hons) Visual Effects graduate showreel - 2023

Jaber Imran

Jaber Imran

Krishna Prasad Jonnagaddala

Krishna Prasad Jonnagaddala

Isabel Gill De Barros Leonel

Isabel Gill De Barros Leonel

A still of seven people posing - some standing, some sitting.

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