AFH Studio Services

24
graphic design digital media photography painting sculpture/id screen printing www.afhboston.com

description

a booklet that describes the services provided by Artists For humanity

Transcript of AFH Studio Services

Page 1: AFH Studio Services

graphic designdigital media

photographypainting

sculpture/idscreen printing

www.afhboston.com

Page 2: AFH Studio Services

Artists For Humanity’s mission is to bridge economic, racial and social divisions by providing underserved urban youth with the keys to self-sufficiency through paid employment in the arts.

Page 3: AFH Studio Services

3www.afhboston.com

Artists For HumAnity (AFH) began in 1991 with what was then an ambitious and unconventional idea – young people can provide, through their creativity, tangible services to the commercial world; this concept is now a proven model for youth development. Training and employing urban teens is a solution to economic disenfranchisement and has a resounding effect on communities. AFH employs Boston teens in paid apprenticeship in the visual arts and creative industries, including Painting/Murals, Sculpture/Industrial Design, Screen Printing, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Photography, Web Design and Video.

Page 4: AFH Studio Services

4 www.afhboston.com

Painting introduces new apprentices to AFH and provides a solid foundation for all other artistic media, allowing youth to explore their identity and larger societal role in ways most have not previously experienced. Professional artist mentors teach youth the basics in drawing, painting, composition, design, and color theory. This training includes concepts such as drawing to scale, three-dimensional

rendering on a two-dimensional surface, and the creation of perspective using vanishing points, building on the basic mathematics that teens learn in high school. Teens create work for exhibition, client commissions, and collaborative murals.

PAINTING

Page 5: AFH Studio Services

5www.afhboston.com

Page 6: AFH Studio Services

6 www.afhboston.com

SCULPTURE/ID

s C u L P t u r E / inDustriAL DEsiGn (iD) Participants have the opportunity to explore three-dimensional construction arts. Concepts are taken from sketch, to drawing, to model, to full execution. Participants are trained on computer-aided drafting programs and work hands-on conducting trials with materials to understand their properties and applicability to the project. Through

demonstrations, innovation and experimentation, they learn to work with a variety of fine art and industrial tools and materials. AFH’s Sculpture/ID is renowned for fabricating unique bike-racks, outdoor signage, eco-friendly furniture and more – infusing the zest and unpredictability inherent in young people “making things.”

Page 7: AFH Studio Services

7www.afhboston.com

Page 8: AFH Studio Services

8 www.afhboston.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

Apprentices learn fine a r t , d o c u m e n t a r y a n d commercial photography in both traditional and digital platforms. Through p o r t r a i t u r e , p r o d u c t photography and computer-aided design projects, teens learn to market their own commercial services. Teens l e a r n c a m e r a c o n t ro l s , create specialized lighting environments and backdrops, process black and white prints, create digital images

for design clients, mount prints for exhibitions, collaborate on the Boston Globe Foundation’s Teens in Print web and print editions, train on the technical and artistic aspects of preparing photographs for the web, and contribute all images to AFH’s website and larger digital graphic initiatives.

Page 9: AFH Studio Services

9www.afhboston.com

kaleidoscopic

Page 10: AFH Studio Services

10 www.afhboston.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Apprentices learn the fundamentals of design, typography, layout, color systems, pre-press production for offset-, digital-, large format- and screen-printing, and new media/electronic imaging. They develop free-hand illustration skills and use the full range of software in the Adobe Suite. With these skills, they create expressive signage, graphic wallpaper/murals, logos, CD covers, graphics for apparel, brand

identity, product labels, and book illustration. Apprentices work with supervising artists on custom design commissions for business clients and develop their own design trademarks.

Page 11: AFH Studio Services

11www.afhboston.com

Page 12: AFH Studio Services

12 www.afhboston.com

MOTION GRAPHICS

Motion graphics are an integral part of video and graphic design today. Through this opportunity teens build on skills learned in graphics, and train on Adobe After-Effects to draw movies, add animation to live footage, design images and set them into motion. Motion Graphics offers clients of the Arts Micro-enterprise new options for their web and video needs.

Page 13: AFH Studio Services

13www.afhboston.com

Page 14: AFH Studio Services

14 www.afhboston.com

WEB DESIGN

Advanced digital graphic apprentices train in web design and development. Web design speaks to both an audience that is actively seeking information and one that has happened upon a site by chance. It is necessary to offer multiple points of entry and master the logic behind technical functions and aesthetic options. Teens in web design work one-on-one with a mentor to navigate this multi-faceted creative media.

Apprentice and mentor work together to meet client needs and maintain an ongoing, solution-based relationship.

Page 15: AFH Studio Services

15www.afhboston.com

Page 16: AFH Studio Services

16 www.afhboston.com

VIDEO

Teens train in scripting and storyboarding, camera work, sound engineering, graphic design, digital edi t ing, web-readiness , and video production. A p p re n t i c e s p ro d u c e personal , documentary, and entrepreneurial pieces, and have tackled numerous projects for clients looking to capture an inherently youthful perspective through their video commissions. Shorts are available through the AFH

website and our customized YouTube page (found at: http://www.youtube.com/user/AFHBoston).

Page 17: AFH Studio Services

17www.afhboston.com

Page 18: AFH Studio Services

18 www.afhboston.com

I n s c r e e n P r i n t i n g , apprentices learn how to sequence a series of procedures, problem-solve by adjusting variable, communicate with suppliers and customers, price jobs, and assess the profitability of completed orders. AFH artists produce high-quality, competitive T-shirts using mercury halogen screen exposure units and a flash-curing dryer. The impact of this studio on participants particularly is strong because it so poignantly relates to the youths’ own experiences as consumers. By adding a compelling or trendy image to

a t-shirt, it suddenly becomes something that others want to buy. It is such a simple realization to young people, when they see that they can design and make their own t-shirts. Their message is suddenly tangible, package-able, salable, and wearable. Through the straightforward process of planning and executing a good idea, youth have the potential to market their work and earn a profit. This translates directly into their daily experience, and fosters creative entrepreneurial thinking in many assets of their lives.

SCREEN PRINTING

Page 19: AFH Studio Services

19www.afhboston.com

Page 20: AFH Studio Services

20 www.afhboston.com

The Artists For Humanity EpiCenter is the first Platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building in Boston. The Artists For Humanity EpiCenter is a finalist for the 2010 Harleston Parker Medal, a unique award presented periodically to the “most beautiful building” in the greater Boston area by the Boston Society of Architects and the City of Boston.Events held at the Artists

For Humanity EpiCenter contribute to sustain our arts micro-enterprise and provide our best venue to introduce the voice, vision and virtuosity of our teens to the Boston community. Create an event that meets your needs while improving the quality of life in Boston.

EPICENTER

Page 21: AFH Studio Services

21www.afhboston.com

Page 22: AFH Studio Services

22 www.afhboston.com

SERVICES

SCULPTURE/ IDOur customized sculpture and architectural features use recycled materials and renewable energy. They are clever and state-of-the-art. For something innovative – from courtyard gates, to signage, to functional corporate art – check us out!

MURALSFor home, office or cummunity, an AFH commissioned mural will transform nondescript walls into architechtural masterpieces and infuse corporate and community indentities with hip and powerful imagery.

PHOTOGRAPHYAFH’s photography studio provides a full range of photographic services including portraiture, on-site photographic shoots, artists’ slides, photo installations and images for publication. AFH’s stunning fine art prints capture a range of subjects with clarity and vision.

FINE ARTThe vibrant talent of AFH’s young artists can enhance your environment. Our fine art collection is bold, exciting, and reflective of the new vision of a culturally diverse Boston. From realistic urban scenes to colorful, fun abstraction, the AFH collection is available for sale or three (3) month leased installations. Please browse online or come for a site visit to the AFH EpiCenter. The talent of AFH’s young artists will amaze you!

EXHIBITIONSExperience the voice, vision, and virtuosity of Aritsts For Humanity’s teen artists in your office. AFH’s Executive/ Artistic Director can develop a customized exhibit of photographs, paintings, and sculptures to fit your space and corporate culture.

Page 23: AFH Studio Services

23www.afhboston.com

EVENT SPACE RENTALThe Artists For Humanity EpiCenter, a multi-use facility for youth and the arts, is available for private and corporate events, large and small. Our new multi-level, glass and steel framed 23,500 sq. ft. ‘green’ facility at 100 West Second Street in Boston’s Fort Point Arts District is easily accessible and can accomodate up to 750 people for receptions. It’s small courtyard and atrium gallery with large-scale art offers a unique space for your special event.

GRAPHIC DESIGNOur design work is fun and uniquely modern. Everything from banner designs, wall decals, note cards, logos, posters, brochures, books, business cards, stationery, menus and product designs – we do it all!

SCREEN PRINTINGAFH’s screen-printed apparel designs are reflective of what’s happening today. Customized designs for businesses large and small are our specialty. Our trained staff can handle all of your printing needs.

MOTION GRAPHICSTeens build on skills learned in graphics, and training on Adobe After-Effects to create digital effects and animation, add animation to live footage, design images and set them into motion. Applying their skills in the methods and aesthetics of traditional and web-based animation, AFH’s Motion team is ready to take on your motion graphic needs.

WEB DESIGNAFH’s Web studio is seeking clients looking to work with AFH’s talented Web Design team to design and develop customized solutions to clients web-based needs. Check out AFH’s new web-site to see an example of this studio’s extensive work: www.afhboston.com

Page 24: AFH Studio Services

100 West Second StBoston, MA 02127617-268-7620www.afhboston.com