OUGD502 - Studio Brief 01 - Study Task 01 - Cross-course Questions

Before working with the animation students I was asked to consider various aspects of my own practice. This was a helpful task as it allowed me to identify areas that I want to improve in, and areas that I should pursue, moving ahead in Level 05. The questions asked are as follows.

5 things I have learned so far on the programme:

◦ Editorial skills
◦ How to use Illustrator properly
◦ A lot of in-depth graphic design considerations
◦ How to present clearly and confidently
◦ Traditional printing methods

5 things that I want to know more about:

◦ 3D
◦ Animation
◦ Marketing
◦ Finishing Methods
◦ Getting into industry

5 skills that you think are your strengths:

◦ Branding
◦ Editorial Design
◦ Motion Graphics
◦ Time Management
◦ Organisation

5 skills that you want to improve:

◦ Production Quality
◦ Typography
◦ Communication in Industry
◦ More diversely skilled
◦ Photography skills

5 practitioners that demonstrate my interests:

◦ Motion Graphics - Manvsmachine
◦ Web Design - Only Studios
◦ 3D Design - Berd
◦ Editorial - Ewelina Orlowska
◦ Branding - Liu Dan

5 website/online resources that demonstrate my area of interest within the creative industries:

◦ https://www.dandad.org
◦ http://www.itsnicethat.com
◦ http://www.peopleofprint.com
◦ https://www.ted.com
◦ https://www.behance.net