CRAIG BRYANT

craig.r.bryant@googlemail.com

DATE OF BIRTH SKILLS

13th October, 1987. My specific skills include proficient use of Adobe packages including
Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design, as well as video and sound editing
software such as Premiere, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. I also have skills
CONTACT NUMBER in web development, including basic HTML and experience with Adobe
07747412599 Dreamweaver and Flash.

I’m a versatile and experienced designer with a wide range of creative

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
2007 - 2010:
Kingston University:
BA (Hons) Graphic Design -
Upper Second Class (2:1).
skills, particularly concerning conceptual thinking and ideas generation,
moving image, hand crafted materials, as well as in typography, illustration
and digital design. Throughout my design career I’ve developed a creative
capacity for problem solving, often working under pressure and to tight
deadlines. I am also able to operate effectively as part of a team, as well
as an individual.

My degree course presented opportunities to manipulate and

2006 - 2007: communicate using a variety of unusual media and techniques.
Gloucestershire University: These included instruments created by vacuum forming and casting
Foundation Level - Distinction. parts of animals, projecting environments onto 3D spaces, cultivating
bacteria, stop motion animation, tattooing pig skin and screen-printing
on vinyl records.
2004 - 2006:
Worcester Sixth Form College:
ACHIEVEMENTS
“A” Levels:
Graphic Design (A), Having attained the highest A Level grade at Worcester Sixth Form
Human Biology (B), College for over ten years I was asked by the College to design the college
Psychology (B). prospectus and publicity material. During my Foundation Year, I was also
asked by Gloucester University to design the advertising and signs for the
“AS” Levels: campus Foundation show.
Accounting (C).
WORK EXPERIENCE
1999 - 2004: Salter Baxter:
Blessed Edward Two week work placement (awarded as a result of my second year
Oldcorne High School: portfolio) - I participated in various tasks including providing/creating
imagery for assisting with the development of the Smiths News, of WH
GCSEs: Smith PLC, website. I also contributed to ideas generation for E.ON’s
Graphic Design (A*), fuel poverty campaign, as well as providing my own illustrations for a
Fine Art (A*), Salter Baxter charity event invitation.
History (A*),
Double Science (A*, A*), Droitwich Print:
English Language (A*), As part of designing the prospectus for Worcester Sixth Form College,
English Literature (A), I was able to experience and observe the industry from the initial stages
Maths (A), of designing for print, through to it’sits final production.
Religious Education (A),
French (B), Panton Sargent Ltd:
Statistics (B). This placement gave me an insight into the creative industry of Architechture.

GNVQs: Creative Warehouse:

Information Communication My initial experience working within a design studio, in which I learnt
Technology (B, B). about the industry and how small teams of designers work.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
My extracurricular activities include writing and performing music
with my band, as well as a solo artist. My skills in Moving Image are
also being put to use devising and designing visual accompaniments
to our performances. I also enjoy illustrating and screen printing art
prints and t-shirts for a variety of live performances around London
and the rest of the country. I also enjoy Creative Writing and reading
an extensive range of material, drawing inspiration from the darker
side of fiction, philosophical non-fiction, as well as stand-up comedy.

OTHER SKILLS
Team Work & Leadership - I have taken part in many team building
experiences and demonstrated my ability to work well within a team
and also lead a group. Experiences include Bronze and Silver Duke
of Edinburgh awards, the Young Business Enterprise Programme
and the school Rugby team.

Full, clean driving license.