CV

Emma Hirst

Artistic C.V

Introduction

·         I am mature student studying Photography at Plymouth College of Art.  My art is firmly based in black and white film photography and I often use my own life experiences to influence the images, experiencing a cathartic process along the way.  It is the process of black and white photography that appeals to me as it allows me to have complete control over my images.

Qualifications

·         9 GCSE’s Grade C and Above

·         Level 0 Extended Degree year –Pass

·         Foundation Degree in Photography – Graduating June 2012

Work History

·         5 weeks of one day a week working with Extended Degree students on their darkroom skills, supporting them and giving advice

·         Curator of work for Pop up Day Gallery organised by Plymouth City Council March 2011

·         Workshops with children of Flora Court Plymouth, culminating in 2 exhibitions of the work produced July 2011

·         Exhibition of portraits in West End Gallery in conjunction with FOTONOW July 2011

·         5 weeks of one day a week working with Extended Diploma students on their darkroom skills, supporting them and giving advice.

·         Touring with Camper Obscura bringing the Obscura to the public all over Plymouth and the South West

·         Curating a collaborative show with other students culminating in a live show, bringing the art to the viewing public in the form of a walking exhibition in Plymouth City Centre March 2012

·         Planned collaborative exhibition with other students end of year show June 2012

Future Plans

·         Graduate and progress to B.A. top up year

·         Graduate B.A. and progress to PGCE at Plymouth University

·         Continue to produce and exhibit work