PPP EVALUATION

Throughout this submission, I have tried testing myself in new ways. I was not sure if graphic design was the right career for me so in order to test myself I tried immersing myself into the industry. One way I did this was going on a placement for 4 days. As an experience, it taught me many things, it was interesting as the way I thought the process of graphic design is, wasn't very evident in my placement. The process of research, experimentation, finding solutions, feedback etc. At university, it feels like an integral part of what the graphic design process consists of. I enjoy that process, it is something I will carry with my moving on from 3rd year. Leeds Arts have enabled me to nurture my design process, through this is the way my best outcomes are made. At my placement it was very monotonous, everything was so systematic. The course of the 4 days felt unnatural to me and was not a strong indication to me that this is where I want to be.

I want to continue learning, and evolving as a person. I realize now that I believe in my own ideas and want to learn how to harness the best out of these ideas. This is why I want to do a Business orientated masters. I want to become more business savvy, so I can learn the most effective way to pursue my ideas, and make them into reality. 

This was the sole benefit of creating a website. I tried to create a website that appeals to the admissions team at the selected universities I have applied for. Seeing as my course is also related to design thinking, I tried to incorporate as much design solution based work as possible. I even included my design thinking dissertation. I hope that gives me strong brownie points for my admission. I would not have wanted to study this course if it was not for my dissertation study this year. I feel this year all 3, PPP, COP and studio have a deeper link to my own progression than any other year, this is probably due to being in full control this year. I have enjoyed it, as there is more transparency between the 3.

My study of graphic design could not be more relevant to my future. However, I feel it has taught me things I originally did not envision. What I have learned that is so important to me from this course, are aspects that improve the self, and improve me in a way that can be relative to any career path. PPP has taught me how to deal with speaking in front of large audiences by testing us regularly. It has improved my communication skills with peers. It has opened the doors to collaboration and working with like-minded individuals who share common goals. It has helped me understand the consumer, and how to relate the product constantly back to the consumer. These are skills I don't believe I would get on just any course. Which is why I highly rate this module. Originally I did not think so, I spent the last two years putting it in the back, but now I realize it exists for the sole purpose to benefit yourself, and improve yourself.