@armandcordero
armandcordero.com
Experienced Animator, Illustrator and Designer, fulfilling project briefs with differing scope and budget. Since graduating from Kingston School of Art studying Illustration and Animation BA, I have independently directed, designed, and animated short films for charity events, songs and poetry, as well as worked collaboratively with other designers on larger scale projects such as short film and tour visuals.
I am a Lecturer at Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design. I teach on the Vogue Foundation Programme, with focus on the Multi-Media Practice and Fashion Portfolio modules. I am the Fashion Illustration Module Leader on the BA Fashion Communication & Industry Practice. I am a Lecturer of Visual Communication for the Vogue Summer School courses, Vogue Teen Festival and Vogue Summer School: Fashion Business.
I also teach Graphic Design, Art and Ceramics at Godalming College. I am passionate about education and believe in continuing professional development. I completed a PGCE at the University of Greenwich and I am studying an Illustration MA with Falmouth University.
My personal style consists of strong playful visuals with an allusion to ancient myth and folklore, beliefs and religion, current affairs and popular culture. I can comfortably adapt my style to suit the needs of clients. Skilled in a wide range of mediums – hand-rendered and computer-generated techniques.
I utilise my skills to create, design and develop ideas – finding suitable resolutions to complete any given brief to high specification. Confident in my approach using the skills I have learnt from university, self-initiated projects and freelancing. A fast learner and always keen to acquire new skills to improve my craft. I work well under pressure within tight deadlines, both individually and collectively as part of a team.
My skills include Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Animate, InDesign), Final Cut Pro, 2D Animation, Info-Graphics, Animation Direction, Character Design, Storyboarding, Print & Logo Design, Illustration, Graphic Design, Typography, Visual Communication, Printmaking, Mixed Media, Embroidery.
For enquiries, commissions and collaborations please contact via email.
armandcordero@gmail.com +44 (0) 7850262149
Website: armandcordero.com
Instagram: instagram.com/armandcordero
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/armandcordero
Twitter: twitter.com/armandcordero
Pinterest: pinterest.co.uk/armandcordero
Projects
- Bryson in Monster Land | AnimationArmand Cordero @armandcordero [Animation design, 2D animation, illustration, mixed media] • Bryson in Monster Land | The Disaster Dreams I was commissioned to animate the Bryson in Monster Land dream sequence, which was one of seven dreams - each dream was visually communicated by a different animator. Bryson in Monster Land is part of the animated short The Disaster Dreams, featuring Edie Falco, Bobby Cannavale, Pedro Pascal, Judith Light and more. The Disaster Dreams was created by Keep or
- The Town in this Dream | Animation | Spoken Word PoetryArmand Cordero @armandcordero [Animation Design, 2D animation, direction, illustration, moving image] • The Town in this Dream I was recommended to work for the spoken word poet, Raymond Antrobus - animating The Town in this Dream – a track from his Autistic Pieces EP. I used Flash, Illustrator and After Effects to create a dreamlike animation – “wonderfully stark”. The feedback I received from the client was extremely positive and rewarding; Raymond said the style of my work was a perfect mat
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Work history
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Teacher of Graphic Design and Art & DesignGodalming College
United KingdomPart Time
I am a qualified Teacher of Graphic Design and Art & Design. I teach part-time, which allows me to continue my creative practice as an artist and designer. I enjoy being immersed in an educational environment with fresh and forward-thinking ideas. It is rewarding to have a positive influence on peoples’ lives, making a real difference and helping them to learn, develop and express their creativity.
I have shared responsibility for the teaching strategies, curriculum design, project development, use of technology and intervention programmes. I work collaboratively as part of the Art and Design team, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative and critical directions.
Areas of interest covered within my teaching: Adobe Creative Suite, typography; layout; composition; concept development; artist research; packaging; branding; logo design; visual identity; advertising; shape; surface pattern; mark-making; 2D/3D multimedia; illustration; fashion; photography; portfolio preparation.
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Graphic DesignerArt History in Schools
- London, United KingdomFreelance
I was commissioned to design a newsletter template for Art History in Schools.
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Skills
- Visual Arts
- Print Design
- Animation
- Design
- Flash
- Illustration
- After Effects
- Final Cut Pro
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Animation Direction
- Music Video
- Explainer Video
- Drawing and Painting
- Learning Materials
Education
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Professional Graduate Certificate in EducationUniversity of Greenwich
- London, United Kingdom
I completed my Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in the Lifelong Learning Sector at the University of Greenwich.
BA(Hons) Illustration and AnimationKingston School of Art
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
I studied my Illustration & Animation BA (Hons) degree at Kingston University.
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