In the studio we were asked to write down 10 things that you found were successful at the end of the 1st year at university. We were asked to do this in groups.
10 successful things:
1. Effective time management
2. Using applications more effectively and efficiently
3. Understanding the basic principles of Graphic Design
4. Learning how to compromise when working in groups
5. Learning how to properly perform "crits" and how useful they can be
6. Gaining more confidence when presenting work
7. Letterpress, screen-printing, lino, illustrator, photoshop, etc workshops
8. Having an incentive to come in on time
9. Quality of research and how it improves the outcome of your work
10. Meeting deadlines
We were then asked to think about 10 things you want to make successful by the end of this year.
My 10 things:
1. Explore different facilities around the college so that I can use them within my work - for example make the most of the print rooms
2. Gain more confidence when presenting - make sure you don't rush through and think about what you're going to talk about before hand to make it easier to present
3. Make sure that you meet every single deadline on time to your highest potential
4. Learn how to use new software - for example Fontographer
5. Keep focused when it comes to research and development to make the most of my time
6. Make sure that, when given feedback, you fully respond to it to develop your project, rather than casting it aside and not changing anything
7. Attend uni every day - keep the attendance at a high!
8. Get in contact with art directors and editors - see if you can get some editorial work experience
9. Develop my own distinctive design style
10. Look into design agencies around the world - possibly get some work experience abroad over next summer
