Identify and explain 5 reasons why you chose to study on this programme
- the course will help me develop the professionalism I will need to be a successful graphic designer
- leeds college of art offers a wide range of facilities that will aid my development
- the course has a wide range of industrial links
- the city has a great atmosphere
- the main reason I chose to study on the course is because of the quality and depth of the course content
Identify and explain 5 things that you want to learn during your time on the programme
- I aim to havre a wide knowledge of the application of type and image
- I'd like to be able to consistently manage my time. This will help me develop the professionalism that I need.
- this year I'd like to find my personal direction as a graphic designer
- I'd aim to have some crucial links into the industry
- printing methods is an area in which I hope to be more knowledgable
Identify and explain 5 skills that you think are your strengths
- I've always had an eye for composition and balance within design and i hope to be more playful with this at level 05
- Visually developing an idea throughout the design process
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I'm keen on the traditional printing methods and after both foundation
and my elective I'd say I've developed a strong understanding of the
process
- Application of colour in my design
Identify and explain 5 things that you want to improve
- My annotating skills need improving and i would like to broaden my vocabulary in graphic design
- I would still like to further my knowledge with illustrator
- I am interested in typography and would like to explore it in more detail this year
- Time management, this is an area i feel i need to grasp as it would aid my work efficiency
-I would like to be more experimental with the print process as there are many areas of print that I'm keen to learn more about.
Identify and explain 5 ways that you will evaluate your work
- By using progress crits I can use my feedback to aid my development with my designs
- I will upload and discuss my work and look at the progress made
- By picking out the weak/strong areas in my project, eg research etc I will improve the efficiency of my work
Identify 5 questions that you want to find the answer to
- How cheap is it to incorporate foiling into my designs?
- What are the different areas of graphic design are there?
- How can I get myself out there through self promotion?
- How /quickly easily can I send off designs to be printed professionally?
- Is it better to begin freelance work or go straight into a business?
