I listed down a number of exhibitions and workshops I could visit in the next couple of months. I noted these in particular as felt they could aid or influence my practice. I will add to this list as I find more interesting events.
The Graphics of Punk
4th October - 29th January
Dedicated to all Defenders of Human Freedoms
10th October - 12th February
Leeds Print Festival
2nd - 9th April
Prints of Eternia
1st - 30th November
In Fine Style
1st - 26th October
Tuesday 15 November 2016
Monday 14 November 2016
OUGD502 - Plan till christmas
I decided to write a general plan for the next few weeks till the christmas break so I can work evenly on each brief and not miss one accidentally. I decided to focus on one brief a day and made it so worked on briefs at home on the same day as its lecture.
Monday
COP
Tuesday
Design Production
Wednesday
Design Production
Responsive (1st Brief)
Thursday
PPP
Responsive (2nd Brief)
Friday
Design Production
COP
Saturday
Responsive (1)
COP
Any work remaining
Monday
COP
Tuesday
Design Production
Wednesday
Design Production
Responsive (1st Brief)
Thursday
PPP
Responsive (2nd Brief)
Friday
Design Production
COP
Saturday
Responsive (1)
COP
Any work remaining
OUGD502 - lighting induction
Todays Lighting induction helped reintroduce myself to the photography studio. I was able to experiment with lights so I know how photograph my work professionally in upcoming projects. Within the studio we used a Canon DSLR however I brought my film camera to the induction so I could look at syncing the lights to this camera.
I found this reminder to be useful and it has meant I will be more inclined to use the studio and the advanced lighting rather than photographing my work at home. Below are some of the results from my experiments.
I found this reminder to be useful and it has meant I will be more inclined to use the studio and the advanced lighting rather than photographing my work at home. Below are some of the results from my experiments.
Thursday 10 November 2016
OUGD502 - Harrison Park
Harrison Park was today's visiting lecture within our PPP module. I have seen his work previously as he is previous graduate from my course and his work is visible around uni. This talk has given me a closer insight into working as a professional graphic designer as he explained the day to day work within the profession.
Finding a job post graduation
-Talk to professionals.
-Do work.
-Don't be a dick. ie: if you're good, be humble not arrogant.
-Don't be afraid to ask questions.
-Rejection from studios happen but be grateful for their response.
-Stay true to yourself.
-communicate.
-Don't take the first job you are offered, do the research.
-There's more to life than London.
-Be personal when contacting.
Whilst at uni
-It is important to learn from visiting professionals.
-Use all the facilities as much as possible as use of different processes can be. very expensive in the professional industry.
-Go to events (alone). Make friends and get contacts.
-Be good at self promotion whether it be talking to people or creative
-side projects can be important as shows you can manage your own projects and will expand my portfolio.
Working at a professional graphic design studio
-Copyright innovative ideas allows you to put a concept into words
-Always talk to other creatives to establish contacts within the industry
-Freelance gets more money however they are often the jobs that no one wants to do.
One thing Harrison noted he does regularly is creating time sheets. These are an important part of the professional process as shows the client what you do whilst they pay for your time. This i something I would like to start to introduce into my own practice. Not only will this process better prepare me for industry but it should also help to organise my briefs during the busy schedule at uni.
Finding a job post graduation
-Talk to professionals.
-Do work.
-Don't be a dick. ie: if you're good, be humble not arrogant.
-Don't be afraid to ask questions.
-Rejection from studios happen but be grateful for their response.
-Stay true to yourself.
-communicate.
-Don't take the first job you are offered, do the research.
-There's more to life than London.
-Be personal when contacting.
Whilst at uni
-It is important to learn from visiting professionals.
-Use all the facilities as much as possible as use of different processes can be. very expensive in the professional industry.
-Go to events (alone). Make friends and get contacts.
-Be good at self promotion whether it be talking to people or creative
-side projects can be important as shows you can manage your own projects and will expand my portfolio.
Working at a professional graphic design studio
-Copyright innovative ideas allows you to put a concept into words
-Always talk to other creatives to establish contacts within the industry
-Freelance gets more money however they are often the jobs that no one wants to do.
One thing Harrison noted he does regularly is creating time sheets. These are an important part of the professional process as shows the client what you do whilst they pay for your time. This i something I would like to start to introduce into my own practice. Not only will this process better prepare me for industry but it should also help to organise my briefs during the busy schedule at uni.
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