About me

I am a British Nigerian multi-disciplinary artist interested in researching alternative education for Black British young people and creating design-centred, people-focused projects. My photography and image direction practice connects both parts of my heritage and present life, such as sport and exercise, capturing family + and the closeness in this environment. I am based in London and looking for internships and freelance work. I completed a Foundation Diploma in Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins in May 2018 and currently studying Design for Art Direction at London College of Communication. INSTAGRAM @VERNETTACHUKWU

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Projects

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  Pathways & is there space for us?2 projects exploring pathways into black arts education and student experiences, exhibited in South London Gallery in summer 2022 as part of School SOS
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  Press photos for Displaced Ppl podcastTaken in March 2020
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  Alice for Miyano KumoAlice in London, summer 2019 for jewellery brand Miyano Kumo

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Projects credited in

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  In My Arms - Ferreck Dawn & Robosonic feat. Nikki AmbersDutch producer Ferreck Dawn and German mainstay Robosonic go head to head on their dancefloor smash ‘In Arms’. A firm favourite with Low Steppa, Sam Divine, Franky Rizardo and the whole crew of residents when it was road-tested during the Defected Australia tour in early 2018, the thumping, bass-focussed track received a huge reaction from crowds with its tightly-harmonised earworm vocal. Certifying its place as a standout summer record, ‘In Arms’ has all the makings of a future Defected hit.
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  Being ConnectedArt direction & photography. Being connected displays different types of relationships that people can have with themselves or with partners.

Work history

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DesignerNew Wave Magazine
Nov 2023London, United KingdomFreelance
Formulating assets for social media, advertising website content + articles Image editing + asst. art direction for “Top 50 Creatives” campaign
Library AssistantLondon College of Communication, UAL
Nov 2021 - Jul 2022London, United KingdomPart Time
Handling shelving returns + maintenance of the library Reorganising dissertation collections

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Skills

• Production
• Design Layout
• Adobe Indesign
• Art Photography
• Adobe Photoshop
• Embroidery

Education

Design for Art Direction (BA HONS)London College of Communication, UAL
Oct 2020London, United Kingdom
Explored in depth and became highly skilled in the practical, conceptual and managerial skills relating to design, art direction and creative direction.
Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignCentral Saint Martins (UAL)
Sep 2017 - May 2018London, United Kingdom
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design course (specifically Graphic Design) Completed projects that included photography, fashion communication and printmaking.

Awards

UAL Diploma in Creative ComputingUAL Creative Computing Institute