Monday, 24 September 2012

OUGD402 Why am I here? What do I want to learn?

Why I chose to study at LCA
  • Industry Oriented
  • To have a constant flow of work
  • To be able to use, and be encouraged to use the facilities
  • Specialist art college - so I can be in a creative atmosphere
  • To be fully prepared for wherever I want to go in industry
  • To not only be able to design, but to understand the principles fully

What I want to learn at LCA

  • How to use all of the printing methods
  • How to set up as a freelance designer
  • I want to know all about type
  • To understand layout and grid systems thoroughly
  • How to communicate with clients
  • To be able to create some packaging
  • Be more confident with my work
  • Create an online portfolio
  • Be able to use the Adobe Software
  • How to be a good designer

  My strengths within Graphic Design
  • Prioritising my work over everything else
  • Being openminded to try new methods
  • Thinking of ideas and concepts
  • Hand produced design
  • The theoretical and analytical aspect of Design
 
 Things I want to improve over the programme
  • Drawing
  • Patience
  • To keep improving the quality of my work
  • To become industry standard
  • Becoming comfortable with blogging
  
 How will I evaluate my progress?
  • Group crits
  • Comparing recent work with my previous work
  • Listening to feedback
  • Tutorials
  • Compare standard of my own work with that of current professional design
    
Questions I want to know the answer of throughout the programme
  • What area of Design will I specialise in?
  • If I decide to work for an agency, where should I go? 

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