Resumé

Nola Johnston Graphic Design & Illustration is a sole proprietorship which has operated in Vancouver since 1977, providing a full range of creative services. Creative projects can be taken from concept to camera-ready, using traditional or digital technologies, or may involve any of the component stages of concept, communication design, illustration, production, and print/production supervision. Outside services are coordinated and additional staff or specialists are brought in as needed. All services can be adjusted to meet a client’s needs.

Nola Johnston is a Professional Member of the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada.

Education

1972–3/74–7: Vancouver School of Art; Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design

1973–74: University of British Columbia, first year Arts. BC Government Scholarship.

1972: graduated from Delta Senior Secondary School with academic and visual arts majors. Received BC Government and Delta Arts Council scholarships.

Computer skills: (Macintosh OS) Quark Xpress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat

Working Experience

1977–present: freelance graphic design and illustration

1980–1983: designer and illustrator, Makara Graphic Arts & Design

1978–1979: Canada Works program, Canadian Music in the Schools

Summer 1975: with 5 other students, participated in an Opportunities For Youth program, providing design services for non-profit organizations which could not otherwise afford them.

Teaching Experience

BCIT: Design Esthetics (New Media Program, 2003—), Graphics 1 and 2 (PTS)

Emily Carr Institute (1997—): Layout (Design Essentials Program), Design Drawing (School of Design and Continuing Studies Departments), Basics of Communication Design

Vancouver Community College, Continuing Education: Basic Airbrush Illustration, (9 terms, 1986-89)

Who Am I?

Illustration

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