5 REASONS I
DECIDED TO STUDY THIS PROGRAM:
1. Graphic
design at LCA is not just an academic course it introduces and prepares an
individual for professional practice unlike other courses.
2. There
is a equal focus on the theoretical side as well as the practical side of
graphic design.
3. It
is one of the only specialist colleges left in the UK, which offers modern and
traditional resources.
4. The
smaller environment allows for better interaction with tutors and other students.
5. The
content of the syllabus on the program involves working on live briefs and distributing
work into the industry.
5 THINGS I WANT TO LEARN DURING MY TIME
ON THE PROGRAM:
1. I
want to learn how to keep learning as I progress as a professional designer,
ways to keep creativity flowing with contemporary practice.
2. How
to work in a professional and efficient manner: utilizing time, utilizing
materials, and learning to communicate with a client.
3. How
to incorporate different disciplines into my work effectively.
4. Learn
how to apply norms/conventions within graphic design and also how to challenge
them.
5. Learn
how to distribute my work within the industry.
5 SKILLS THAT I THINK ARE MY STRENGTHS:
1. My
work has clear thought processes within each stage of research, development and
final outcomes, shown through visual and written evidence.
2. I
tend to always organize and a document my work in a logical order.
3. I
feel I have an eye for photography, this is practiced within my day to day life
(digital and film)
4. I
constantly summarize, evaluate and re-evaluate my work.
5. I
always try to incorporate traditional as well as modern processes within my
work.
5 WAYS I WILL EVALUATE MY PROGRESS:
1. One-to-one
tutorials with tutor.
2. Entries
into a reflective journal, which I can read back on.
3. Getting
involved with group crits and presentations.
4. To
blog work onto websites/internet and take on board comments and feedback which
will be received from others.
5. Peer-to-peer
learning.
5 QUESTIONS I WANT TO FIND THE ANSWER
TO:
1. To
what extent does graphic design actually affect and audience and their
decisions?
2. Which
areas within graphic design do my strengths lye within?
3. How
can I develop my work so that an audience is affected by it?
4. How
can I individually impact/ contribute to graphic design?
5. What
are the fundamentals to graphic design?
5 IMPROVEMENTS THAT I WANT TO MAKE OVER
THE NEXT 3 YEARS:
1. To
receive more peer feedback on my work, and to consider and make changes
accordingly.
2. To
be more clear and concise when evaluating and generally producing written
pieces.
3. To
understand codes and conventions when it comes to grid systems/layouts and to
confidently be able to challenge them.
4. Learn
how to use new software such as Adobe illustrator and strengthen my skills on
Adobe Photoshop.
5. To
consistently use correct terminology and vocabulary relating to graphic design.
IDENTIFY & EXPLAIN 5 THINGS THAT
INSPIRE YOU:
1. Film photography: Taking
multiple exposure photographs using my 1960’s Diana mini and seeing the outcome
when developing my photos, the excitement flowing through my body as each bunch
of photos will be completely new and the anticipation to see what has layered
upon what is thrilling.
2. Graphic designer & illustrator,
David Foldvari: His work touches on controversial
subject areas; his willingness to be confident in illustration and designing
depictions relating to these issues with a light hearted and non-bias mind is
inspirational on many levels.
3. Traveling: Traveling and
seeing diverse cultures around the world, landmarks and cities sparks my
creative cells, ordinary is boring, change is good as it develops a individual
as a person and there outlook on life.
4. ‘DIY’ on Tumblr :
Other peoples creativity, such as the DIY section on tumblr.
5. Poetic verses/lyrics:
Text/written content that contains quotes/ phrases that make you think/ that
have multiple philosophical meanings.
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