10 things I have learned professionally
1. One of the main things I have learned during my time on the course so far is how to use particular software. I had always been able to do the basics on Photoshop, however I had never used Illustrator before. The workshops have really helped me to navigate myself around these programmes, and I am becoming much more confident when using them.
2. Although I had past experience of working with blogger, having a blog for my foundation work, I had never used it to the extent that I do now. I have become much more acquaint with using it as it plays a major role in how the course runs.
3. What has really fascinated me is the digital printing process. I have learned a lot about how it works and the extent of which you can use it to create completely different types of aesthetics. Your chosen stock is of great importance.
4. The crit process I believe has helped me tremendously. It has helped me to identify where it is that i'm going right, and where it is that i'm going wrong. It is nice to have your worked looked at by different eyes, and it is also nice to see what other people are up to.
5. Although I was aware before my time on this course that I swayed more towards image than type, I feel that the past modules have really strengthened this. I have really enjoyed the opportunities I have been given to work with image and photography, and hope to carry on doing so.
6. In general, I have learned a lot more stuff. I have expanded my knowledge on the history of type, and have really enjoyed doing so. The lectures have been extremely beneficial both inside and outside of the course.
7. Jo's sessions have really helped me find out what I like when it comes to design. They have also aided me in explaining why it is that I 'like' it, which is of great importance. I have been exposed to a lot of great new and inspiring work during these sessions.
8. As I prefer working with image, I do sometimes struggle with type. Explaining why it is that I have used a particular typeface, or even just picking one that is appropriate to my subject. I am becoming to feel a lot more comfortable when it comes to using type, and making the right decisions. Through people on the course, I have found a lot of great websites with free downloads.
9. I have learned a lot about different media that I can work with. On foundation, there wasn't much scope to create something more than just a standard product. The facilities at the college allow for much more than that, and will help me to explore further.
10. On foundation, I was very much stuck to working in a sketchbook and hated working outside of it. At first, I tried to keep up with doing this, however, as time went on I began to realise how much easier it was to work on a larger scale on design sheets. It is becoming easier now to generate more ideas.
10 things I have learned personally
1. I have learned that I can actually live on my own. Although I am quite independent, I really did think that I was going to struggle. To begin with, I was extremely homesick but now I am very much enjoying my time here.
2. Hearing experiences of my flatmates courses has made me realise how worthwhile this course in particular is. Although the timetable is pretty full on, I am grateful that it is. My flatmates are probably in a maximum of three days a week, and find it very easy to say that they're not going in. I am extremely glad that the course is the complete opposite, and I am going to get a great deal out of it.
3. I am the messiest person ever. I hoard everything and I have ten times as much stuff in my room as any of my flatmates. My room is a tip the majority of the time and this is something that I really want to change.
4. I have learned that I am pretty good when it comes to money. I know when it should and shouldn't be spent. Although I do love spending it, I would never let it get out of hand. I am capable of sticking to my weekly budget, and if I was to go over, I would spend less the week after.
5. Meeting all the amazing people that I have has certainly helped me. I have made some great friends, all of which are extremely talented. It is great to be around creative people that can help you and also inspire you.
6. I believe that I am able to balance my social life with my work, and am capable of knowing when I should be doing what.
7. I have learned that I definitely can't cook. I would love to be able to, however I have no imagination when it comes to food. Yet, my flatmates are helping me a great deal, and I am trying new things.
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9. I am becoming a lot better at speaking in public, or to groups. I always find that I have everything to say, but then can never say it. My legs also shake a lot. I think as time goes on, I will definitely improve and become much more confident.
10. I am not very confident in my own work, at all.
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