This should be a reflective and enjoyable brief, and should help the first years transition more welcoming.
To help kick start the process, I came up with 5 concepts, and with the help of a partner, Elliot, he helped me pick my better ideas and produce a rationale for 2 of these ideas.
CONCEPT 1:
Being in the studios.
IDEAS:
- Crits - how to constructively criticise and receive feedback.
- General behaviour - tidying up after yourself, and being careful around others work.
- Punctuality - arriving prepared, signing in on time and general studio presence.
- Bringing correct equipment to appropriate sessions.
- Not abusing the computers e.g. Facebook, when others may need the computers.
RESEARCH:
- College rules.
- Studio rules.
- Handbook - Graphic Design.
- Experiences - from the tutors and students.
RESOLUTION:
- 'Fun' college handbook with rules and anecdotes - pocket sized for mobility.
- Large posters for the studios and mac suites.
+ Relevant problem, especially guidance on crits.
- Handbook already exists, in a very informative electronic format.
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CONCEPT 2:
Managing time appropriately.
IDEAS:
- Working out how many hours you could afford to work.
- How to manage time - charts, timetables etc.
- What is 'time wasting'.
- Finding the balance.
- When to switch off e.g. sleep
RESEARCH:
- Different methods of managing time, in projects and in general.
- Appropriate jobs to have while at uni.
- Ways of prioritising.
RESOLUTION:
- Time sheets - example and blank.
- Poster - for the studio space and own room.
- Book - hints and tips.
+ Always an issue with students.
- Resolutions are weak.
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CONCEPT 3:
Living away from home for the first time.
IDEAS:
- How to eat healthily.
- Learning to cook.
- Using/buying cleaning products.
- Meeting new house mates.
- Keeping valuables safe.
RESEARCH:
- Different methods of managing time, in projects and in general.
- Appropriate jobs to have while at uni.
- Ways of prioritising.
RESOLUTION:
- Student cookbooks - ideas/format.
- Cleaning products.
- Student experience - stories.
+ An issue for a lot of students, and there are a broader range of resolutions than previous.
- Resolutions are probably too broad.
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CONCEPT 4:
Dealing with money.
IDEAS:
- Information on applying for hardship fund in times of financial crisis.
- Spending money wisely.
- What to do when your loan isn't paid in on time.
- Finding a job to earn extra money.
RESEARCH:
- College hardship funds - criteria.
- Money guides - students, like The Surgery on Radio 1.
- Typical student jobs.
- Finding out what students spend money on.
RESOLUTION:
- Wallet sized cards - tips, bank numbers, student finance.
- Forum - student advice.
- Set of interactive leaflets.
+ Problem for vast moajority of students at some point whether it's through fault of their own or not.
- Resolutions are lacking.
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CONCEPT 5:
Making good use of trip week - finding inpsiration and relaxing.
IDEAS:
- Visiting interesting cities e.g. London.
- Visiting galleries.
- Attending talks by Graphic Designers.
- Visiting Grapic Design agencies.
- Exhibitions e.g. Art In Unusual Spaces.
RESEARCH:
- Cities of interest - mainly UK for practicality and cost.
- Galleries.
- Exhibitions in February 2011 - what part of Graphics is it appropriate to?
- Graphic Design practices/studios in Leeds.
RESOLUTION:
- Pocket guide to Graphic Design in Leeds/London - featuring galleries, studios, exhibitions and talks.
- A set of postcards - photos and information, mini map.
- DVD with interactive map, buttons on specific areas which will lead to informative videos.
- Blogs - trips and meetings.
+ Large range of potential resolutions and a problem experienced by many, and also by myself.
- An issue I may encounter is collecting information on events in February 2011.
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