Work Related Learning.

Yesterday I had a session with Justin, a creative who came in to kick off the WRL unit.  It was interesting to hear about the path that he has taken so far.  It has made me think more about where I want to go and be!  I originally started the Fda with the intention of becoming 'freelance' but I now know that I need to gain valuable experience within a studio environment.  I know that with the skills I have gained I could work for myself, but employment is a preferable option!  

FMP Crit.

Yesterday I had a crit with Mike with regards to my FMP idea.  My idea is to create a book of arial images of old airfields and landmarks that are slowly disappearing from the landscape with the passing of time.  Mike made a valid point that my idea needs to be widened up to other possibilities.  I agree with his comments as the book may be a bit too biased towards photography rather than a graphic design aspect.  Ideas eminated from the crit and I will now look into other ideas including a large format poster on the arial subject.  It could be a Tourist Information poster for instance or a fictitious walk that could be created for ramblers. 

PPRD

Last night I embarked on gathering my work for my portfolio.  I have all the original files but I need to design sheets for presentation purposes.  Once this is completed, I will get them printed for insertion into a portfolio folder.

FMP

Having now decided to do the 'aviation photography' idea for my FMP, I need to start gathering and researching heavily into this area.  I intend to use the library on Thursday and Friday to look at this topic.  I am slightly concerned about how I will plan my time with this project but I know that it will come together.  I will also talk to people at the airport who may be able to help me with the research.

PPRD

My focus needs to be on the PPRD hand in that is due next month as well as the FMP.  I have kept my Blog running throughout the projects and regularly post images of work produced.  I need to gather the best work and have this printed onto A3 sheets for insertion into an A3 folder.

D&AD Crisis.

Now that the MAA submission is completed, Anna and myself will concentrate on finishing the 'Crisis' project that is due in March.  The key-tag needs to be printed and attached to the key with string.  Once this is done, the key will be photographed so that we can create a poster that can be submitted.  Ideally the plastic key would have been red in colour but the workshops only had clear plastic so I think we are going to need to do a bit of 'photo-shopping' when the image is shot.  We are thinking of having the key lying on a doormat below a letterbox although I think myself and Anna will discuss other possibilities.  I will speak to Anna this Thursday.

MAA presentation.

Last wednesday Anna and Adam presented the MAA logo, powerpoint template and mini-website to the panel. Unfortunately I could not attend as I was away.  The result was extremely positive and our design has been taken into consideration alongside two other designs.  We now wait to see the result!