Speaking from Experience - Brief

We are required to 'produce a graphic response/graphic product/piece of work that makes a statement, comment, observation or gives advice about your experience on your first year of this course.' The media or format is open therefore the possible concepts and deliverables are endless.

We need to provide ongoing documentation through research, development and practical investigation. Firstly, an issue or problem needs to be identified; something in which I would have liked to have known or been given/informed about when I began my first year. This will be done through reviewing my own experiences during this year and conveying this through a graphic product/outcome.

Problems you have encountered since you were offered a place:

• Not knowing anyone
• Public speaking/presentations
• Losing files (ultimately forgetting to back files up) and relying solely on my usb
• Not knowing where my money has gone
• Eating a varied diet
• Balancing money/budgeting
• Not having enough materials/resources
• Not having a mac  - this has made life so much easier)
• Organisation - whether this be the files on my computer to balancing uni and other commitments
• Discovering a shortcut to uni
• Avoiding what I am most comfortable/familiar with and stepping out of my comfort zone - screen printing
• Leaving work to the last minute
• Never being pleased with final resolutions

Things you want to create:

• Book/magazine/booklet
• Interactive paper craft
• Stop motion/animation
• Website/online resource
• Gift pack of essentials
• Print based outcomes
• Screen printed outcomes - more unique/personal

Subjects/content you are interested in developing:

• A miniature handbook which is small enough to be carried in a pocket - easily accessible etc
• Basic shopping lists - essentials, offers.. can this easily be updated? Should it be online? It has definitely been done before so how can it be improved?
• Materials and resources which are essential to the course
• Benefits of having a mac
• College resources and print facilities - a showcase of work that can be achieved through using these. I haven't even used some of these facilities myself so not only will it be beneficial for others but it would also be beneficial for me.
• Procrastination
• Effective time management/organisation
• The basics of print
• Itinerary of what you need before starting the course
• A guide to the facilities on offer
• Checklist before final prints
• Infographics based on money management
• Stress due to workload/deadlines