Study Task 1-

Study Task 1

Why am I Here - What do I want to Learn? 

5 reasons why you chose to study on this programme.

• Leeds College of Art reputation
• Speaking to people who studied here
• The fact it was a small college gives a sense of community 
• Also, good teacher student ratio means good feedback and help
• I've always wanted to branch out of Devon and move up north and live in a big city 

5 things you want to learn during your time on the programme. 

• As much as I can
• A deep understanding/knowledge of the Adobe suite
• How to make contact with professionals
• Turning ideas into outcomes, I'm happy and proud with
• Find out my personal practice, whether it be web/editorial etc. 

5 skills that you think are your strengths.

• Open about my work, able to take criticism and what needs to be improved
• Thorough documentation
• Laidback- but not too laidback. I try not to get stressed and worked up about briefs/deadlines, its no good.
• Able to prioritise - if not now? then when.
• Failure and learn from my mistakes. Fully committed.

5 things you want to improve.

• Presenting with confidence!
• Time management 
• Blogging
• Get out my comfort zone and try something new
• Software knowledge/printing methods

5 way that you will evaluate your progress.

• writing on my PPP blog as much as possible after modules and briefs etc.
• comparing work with peers
• Self reflection
• Feedback
• Bring up areas of concern in individual tutorials. 

5 questions that you want to find the answer to. 

• Can I manage the workload?
• Will I land a job after my three years is up?
• Will I live in London?
• Why does summer zoom by and winter drag on forever? ha.
• Do animals really have a sixth sense? ha.

5 things that inspire you.

• space/astronomy
• films/documentaries
• Successful designers
• lazy people
• Fashion 

10 examples of design that illustrate your fields of creative interest.

1. Leif Podhajsky 

http://leifpodhajsky.com/

     2. Neil Krug Photography

http://www.neilkrug.com/

3. 1960s Model Shoots

4. Calligraphy

http://www.jacksonalves.com/

5. All things Wes Anderson

6. Hand-rendered typography

7. Film posters!

http://www.alternativemovieposters.com/

8. Editorial Design

Neville Brody

9. Type

10. Branding

not necessarily this branding in particular.