Action Plan

How I intend to enhance and develop my skills and knowledge base:


I have subscribed to Campaign magazine, which I think will greatly increase my knowledge of current issues, creations and so on in the world of design. I think it will open my eyes to the industry and give me a better understanding of whats going on within it. It will also help me see existing jobs within the industry and get a wider understanding of the industry giants.


I need to begin reading a broadsheet magazine on a regular basis in order to have a better understanding of the world around me, especially the Monday Guardian as this is the media issue. This should begin as of immediate effect.


I have recently joined Twitter for the purpose of following designers, advertisers and agencies. I need to follow this through and check on it regularly to keep updated.


Attend any possible guest speaker/lecture type opportunities to increase my knowledge span at any chance possible over the next 2 years.


After being given a reading list by Mel I have bought a couple of the books and taken some out at the library in order to broaden my knowledge about both current and past design and I intend to continue doing so. I am slowly getting through them and already have found that a lot of the subject matter and designer names are reoccurring through these, lectures etc. 


I feel that the next 2 years of this course will continue to open my eyes to this industry, learning new skills throughout this time, being guided by course leaders, tutors and lecturers. It is important that I have the best attendance possible and gain as much from these 2 years as I can. 


It would be beneficial for me to gain extra experience with live briefs through live competitions such as D&AD and so on. Any opportunity to take part in competitions I aim to  do over the next 2 years.


Although I am not planning on doing a placement year between my second and third year I feel it is important to gain experience working within the industry, working hands on and getting a real feel for the jobs I could be doing in the future. I intend to take part in placements at some point.