FUNCTION

5 examples of Graphic Design performing different functions:

• Designed to attract and inform the viewer of the event.

• A map for Chester zoo designed to direct and explain in a fun and friendly way.

These are Wedding invitations designed by Delicious Design League, their function to inform and celebrate the relationship of the engaged couple.

Company branding by 'Graphic Thought Facility', the company distributes arts marketing material, the function of this is to display and advertise.

Study Task 1: Why am I Here?

5 reasons why you chose to study on this programme:

• Overall better knowledge and understanding of Graphic Design
• The programmes has had consistent results of employment for students
• It's not a 'doss' course
• Students work from this course was more impressive than other courses
• Leeds is a good place to live and work

5 things that you want to learn:

• How to develop appropriate ideas quickly and efficently in response to briefs. 
• How to use software so my ideas aren't limited to my abilities.
• Learn how to pick and use type that works for the function intended.
• To improve vocal and explanation skills.
• Confidence in presenting and talking about my work.

5 Skills that are your strength:

• Group work
• Open minded/ experimental
• Get work done on time
• Drawing, doodling and generating ideas
• Im patient and enjoy working.

5 things you want to improve:

• Improving my organisation and structure of working, using research effectively to produce a good range of ideas.
• To get good enough on photoshop & illustrator so I can make things look how I want them to.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Layout design
• To be more accurate with the execution of a piece of work- more perfectionist and less cutting corners. 

5 ways you will evaluate your progress:

• Talking to others on the course and also people not on the course to see if my work is effective to people not interested in design as well.
• Commenting on blogs and viewing other peoples work will help me evaluate my own.
• Discussions with course tutors will be very helpful to evaluate work.
• Comparing my final product with the initial brief and seeing if it meets the requirements.
• Referring back to my early work which will stay on my blog will allow me to see if I am progressing as a designer.

5 questions:

• How did graphic design work before computers?
• What makes a successful graphic designer?
• How do you create work like this? e.g software? time? skill?(the colourful business below)
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• Whats the hardest/ most difficult part of being a graphic designer?
• What are my strengths/ what do i need to imrpove?

Personal & Professional Attributes

Level 4 Blog Group Aspirations

1. Knowledge and improvement of different softwares.
2. Explore a variety of print methods.
3. Work on briefs outside of the course.
4. Find out more about the graphic design industry both creative and business.
5. Improve organisation and time management.
6. Fully utilise the colleges resources.
7. Improve confidence in design and ideas/ presentations and crits.
8. Collaborate!
9. Broaden our knowledge of the history of graphic design.
10. Take on board criticism and benefit from it.

Level 4 Aspirations