Studio Practice

Research on Popular Events around Leeds Within this briefs context, the aim of this is to be able to make  abuses of public spaces to do much to communicate the identity and character of cities.  In this case our chosen city is Leeds,  there is a huge list of events that take place within its public spaces that range from carnivals, concerts, markets, exhibitions, parades, sports events, protests, happenings, flash mobs, etc. Your task is to research the various events and happenings that have occurred in Leeds and helped shape the city; then choose one that will become the focus for an A3 traditional print that celebrates this event. To commence this brief, I started to research popular/well known events which occur around Leeds. Once I have found a few, I will decide which one I would like to design an A3 tradition print that celebrates this certain event.  Leeds Indie Food Festival Leeds’ thriving independent food and drink community are once again...

Studio Brief 02 - Product, Range and Distribution Examine Graphic Design outputs relating to social, political and ethical change. Aim to increase your awareness of historical examples plus contemporary practice that is responsive to 21st Century issues. Be sure to note the interrelationships between medium, message and distribution. You should then produce a body of research work that explores the connections between these concepts and their respective design outcomes prior to your own practical and conceptual exploration of possible products, ranges and methods of distribution that may be suggested by your preferred content or, indeed, those that reflect your own ideologies, concerns and/or ambitions. Background / Considerations This brief is in two parts - Part 1: Based on the introductory sessions develop a practical, visual and contextual investigation of a specific subject. You should aim to develop research from a range of primary and secondary sources in ord...

Studio Brief 01 - Leeds Public Spaces The uses and (sometimes) abuses of public spaces do much to communicate the identity and character of cities. Across Leeds there is a huge list of events that take place within its public spaces that range from carnivals, concerts, markets, exhibitions, parades, sports events, protests, happenings, flash mobs, etc. Your task is to research the various events and happenings that have occurred in Leeds and helped shape the city; then choose one that will become the focus for an A3 traditional print that celebrates this event. You can choose any event whether or not it was organised or impromptu but it must be celebratory. Your A3 print must use only traditional print methods. The prints will be exhibited in the level 4/5 exhibition in May. Background / Considerations  Think visually, explore both literal and lateral responses. Explore working with text and image, both combined and separately. Consider the various techniques and p...

Context: In a professional contact your individuality and effectiveness as a designer will be measured by the skills you have and more importantly how you apply them. You are viewed through your work and its personality,tine of voice and creative concerns.  The aims of this module are: To identify, explore and develop areas of practical, technical and conceptual research in order to  produce a body of creative / professional relevant work. To develop specialist knowledge of individual design practices and independent approaches to the investigation of self determined solutions to design briefs. To develop a practical, theoretical and conceptual understanding of technical abilities and their effective application to individually identified design problems. To embed an awareness of the social, cultural, ethical and commercial roles of graphic design and their relationship to an increasingly individual creative practice towards. To develop professional level...