Myself - Refelction for second year

5 things you have learned so far on the programme

- In depth understanding of screen printing
- Range of bookbinding techniques
- Better Communication skills
- How to think outside the box
- To analyze my work critically

5 things that you want to know more about

- I want to know more about other computer softwares, particularly After Effects on Adobe.
- I want to know more about designers and open up my research so that I can Reference them in my work.
- I want to know about business and how to know what to price work and how to not get ripped off.
- I want to know about the different methods of production especially on zines and publications.
- I want to look more into identifying demographics for certain projects.

5 skills that you think are your strengths

- I consider screen Printing as one of my strengths and would like to apply it more in future briefs.
- I have a good grasp of Adobe InDesign and work well with the grids that are available to use.
- I am confident with working in a group to produce a final outcome.
- I am strong with basic book bnding and publication production methods.
- I am confident with printing into fabrics using analog methods.

5 things that you want to improve

- I would like to try more methods of producing work, some new processes (i.e different print methods, both digital and Analog.
- I would like to improve my hands on skills, to create more hand rendered products and mock ups.
- I would like to improve my critical writing skills and also essay writing skills.
- I should look at more books which relate to my briefs, particularly for context of practice to get a wide range of talking points to go towards my essay.
- I must improve my time management skills, and beable to record my time tables better. Look at making calendars and time plans.

5 practitioners that demonstrate your interest in graphic design 

- Jamie reid - English Artist and anarchist ( Well known for his work with band The Sex Pistols)
- So Young Magazine
- Romek Marber
- Kalle Lasn
- Shonagh Rae

5 websites/online resources that demonstrate your ares of interest within the creative industry 

- Instagram Account - Youth Club Social
- Instagram account - Idea.ltd
- http://dimashiryaev.tumblr.com/
- http://www.craigatkinson.co.uk/Books-Zines
- http://www.paintbynumber.co.uk/blackbook/lydia-blakeley

Profesional visitor - 10/11/16

Harrison Park, Former LCA student

- Build Relationships, with professionals, conversations

- It is not handed to you on a plate

- Sell Yourself

- Be Flexible

- Have Personality

- Be Strong

- Don't be a Dick

- Don't be afraid to ask

- Rejection Happens

- Stay True to yourself

- Communicate

- Studio DBD - Petal&Co - Skiddle

To keep a float you do small projects to pay the bills, these wont be seen as they are not as glamorous as the big low paid jobs which are more exciting.

Make contacts with visiting professionals, build bridges and get to know them. Everyones Human. Think outside the box when contacting studios and designers. Play on creatives egos. Be different, be surprising and make yourself stand out. Tell a story through different means and different medias. Take a placement, build experience working in a true creative environment, even if its just making cups of tea, stick to it and keep passionate. Keep emailing for jobs and to professionals even after rejection, keep striving towards the goal and leave a good lasting impression with them.