This year's event saw students focusing upon the issue of copyright in contemporary graphic design. Students debated whether it is ever acceptable to 'quote' another's work in graphic design practice. The very laws of copyright were considered - and notions of plagiarism, parody and pastiche were played out in a lively arena. The students took to their roles with apparent intent to ensure the best event possible within an afternoon's session within their design studio environment.
The exquisite presentations by both the defence and prosecution were matched by dynamic judges who controlled their court with panache and professionalism.
Thanks go to all students accordingly for a significant debate and a good amount of fun.
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
AUCB 2012 Courtcase: the judges double up
This year the courtcase saw a doubling up of judges as the debate reagrding the right of copying in Graphics became heated.
Saturday, 24 March 2012
2012 court case
This year's event saw the trial's standard raised as first year students invited Graphic Designer, writer and educator Steven Heller to partcipate as witness in their interrogation of the rights and wrongs of 'quotation' within Graphics. Mr. Heller proved to be stirling witness and offered valuable perspective to support students' appreciation of the nuances of copying. Thank you Steven Heller - Skyping in to our mock trial was the highpoint for all.
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After some considerable time in giving visual identity to On Trial project this bold design was created.
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