5 reasons why I chose to study on this course
- 1. I like the fact that all of the tutors have experience in the design field, meaning that they will pass on their professional skills.
- 2. The idea of having a full timetable, where I am in everyday and have lots of contact time.
- 3. The course is small and by the end of it, I think everyone will be working together in the studio, whereas some courses are too big to know everyone.
- 4. The chance to do live briefs as well as working for design companies.
- 5. The course seems to prepare its students for work outside of university.
5 things i would like to learn during my time on the course
- I would like to learn how to use Photoshop, illustrator and in design thoroughly, so that I can produce digital work as well as illustrative.
- 1. I would like to learn more about Typography, so that I can further my skills.
- 2. I would like to expand my knowledge about the design world so that i can use it as inspiration for my own work.
- 3. I want to improve my presentation skills as i am currently very nervous in frount of a crowd of people
- 4. Make the most of the college itself, for example use the workshops available to expand my skills and knowledge of other areas.
5 5 of my strengths
- 1. I can work well in a team, as I am honest and open to criticism
- 2. I am inspired by all sorts of things which means I am constantly looking for new Designers and different work
- 3. Most of the time I am very focused on my work, I want to learn new ways of working and new skills
- 4. I am open to new ways of working and normally I pick things up quickly
- 5. I pay attention to detail, which mean is my final products are donw to a moderately good standard
5 things which I could improve
- 1. My skills on Photoshop, and the rest of the Adobe suite, my skills are currently limited and it effects my confidence and work
- 2. I sometimes lose track of time and end up working late into the night, I want to have a more structure plan of work throughout my time at the collage, so that I am not tired.
- 3. Time management, Be more organised, make sure I do work when its set and not the night more a deadline
- 4. I want to improve on my evaluation skills, so that I can learn from the mistakes I make during a brief.
- 5. I want to improve on my communication skills, and make sure that whatever i am trying to express is clear and understandable.
5 ways I will evaluate my work
- 1. Blog regularly so that I can look back and see how I have improved
- 2. Have one to one tutorials with the tutor o discuss my work and progress
- 3. Set myself weekly targets ( or targets throughout a brief) in order to achieve my very best
- 4. Try to keep up with the standard of work in the class
- 5. Get regular feedback from fellow students
5 questions I want to find the answer to
- 1. Where will I be in 5 years time
- 2. What area of graphic design will I go into
- 3. How can I make sure I get work placements abroad
- 4. How can I make the most out of the college in terms of its facilities
- 5. What is the best way to promote my own work and get into industry.
