5 REASONS WHY I CHOSE THIS PROGRAMME:
-specialist art and design school
-good reputation/ good previous work produced on the course
-broad range of facilities
-creative environment
-intense work ethic
5 THINGS I WANT TO LEARN:
-how to improve my time management skills
-improve presentation skills
-continue to improve on Adobe software (especially Photoshop)
-how to incorporate more practical methods of working such as letter press, screen printing etc.
-the more contextual side of graphic design (context of practice)
5 SKILLS YOU THINK ARE YOUR STRENGTHS:
-evaluating my work and identifying my strengths and weaknesses
-keeping my blog up to date, blogging regularly
-looking for means of graphic design inspiration
-layout
-researching
5 THINGS YOU WANT TO IMPROVE:
-software (photoshop)
-presentation skills
-time management (meeting deadlines)
-using other means of research rather than just the internet (take advantage of library facilities)
-leaving enough time to be able to execute my final out come successfully without rushing
5 WAYS TO EVALUATE YOUR PROGRESS:
-regular blogging (PPP)
-feedback
-tutorials
-crits
-evaluations (regularly and end of module)
5 QUESTIONS THAT YOU WANT TO FIND THE ANSWER TO:
-how to balance academic, social and domestic lifestyle?
-how can I get the most out of second year?
-how do we learn web and general software skills?
-what do I want to specialise in?
-how do I become better informed of whats going on in the industry?
10 PROBLEMS - LEVEL FIVE
1.booking print slots
2.work overload
3.no time to socialise
4.financial issues
5.managing own briefs/ organising and booking crits (time management)
6.not getting any placements
7.maintaining inspiration
8.not getting the grades
9.letting the work load build up (falling behind)
10.not keeping a routine
