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

5 Reasons why I chose to study on this programme:

-       Good reputation

-       Thoroughly enjoyed Foundation at LCA

-       More contact hours with tutors than on other courses

-       Want to be challenged

-       Love living in Leeds

5 Things I want to learn during my time on the programme:

-       Explore digital media

-       Use more software in my work

-       Develop software skills

-       Develop and vary methods of research

-       Working collaboratively

5 Skills that I consider to be my strengths:

-       Typography

-       Illustration

-       Self evaluation and analysis

-       Attention to detail

-       Presentation

5 Things that i want to improve:

-       Time management

-       Moving out of my comfort zone

-       Software skills

-       Giving constructive criticism

-       Depth of research

5 Ways I could evaluate my progress:

-       Blogging

-       Crits

-       Getting feedback from other students

-       Comparing my work over time

-       Explore more than one idea

5 Questions I want the answers to:

-       How would my work be categorised?

-       How can I self promote?

-       How can I develop a network of potential clients?

-       Will I be able to work outside of the graphic design industry, eg editing?

-       How will I get up at 8.30am everyday for three years?

5 things that inspire me:

-       Films

-       Quentin Taruntino, both his films and his creativity

-       Anatomy and insects, more specifically the Hunterian Museum in London

-       1920s fashion and jazz

-       Simplicity