S.C.O.R.E.
Strengths-
I believe that my strengths
lay through the use of Adobe products such as Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
I am confident in using Photoshop for editing and airbrushing images as well as
layouts and editing my own illustrations. In Illustrator I am extremely
confident in using the 'pen' tool when drawing my own unique illustrations.
Although my skills in InDesign are not as strong as the previously mentioned Adobe
products I am still confident in using the product for basic multi page
documents and layouts. I feel my other strengths lay within the interaction and
understanding of consumers in the 14-26 female demographic as I can relate to
them and have an understanding of what they need/want and how to relay information
to them in an age suitable manner. I am also doing work experience alongside my
university lectures and assignments which I feel has gave me an insight into
industry and I hope to continue this throughout second semester.
Challenges-
I find presenting my ideas a
challenge whether to a large group or an individual, often stammering or
completely losing the ability to get my ideas across to the group/individual.
This can often prove as a barrier due to my lack of confidence in myself and
dislike to being under pressure even though I am confident in the ideas I am
presenting.
Options-
I plan in January to start
applying for graduate jobs in anticipation of my graduation in summer 2014.
This will give me the best chance possible of ensuring I am in employment soon
after finishing university. I am also going to practice presenting my ideas as
well as look for techniques to help improve how I present. This will help boost
my confidence, which in turn will give my tutors/companies confidence in my ideas
and me. I will also start to manage my time better; although it has improved I
feel I still need to work harder to ensure I am spending the correct amount of
hours per week working on my projects. This is especially important throughout
my final campaign as organisation will ensure my work is conducted to its full
potential.
Responses-
My work over the past semester
has been received well by my tutors Paresh and Steve whom have pointed out my
areas of strength as well as the areas of weakness, which I have planned to
address as stated in 'options'. Addressing these issues will improve the
standard of my work, ensuring it is to the high standard potential employers
will expect to see from a graduate. The latter project featuring a link to
industry was well received by the company whom responded with positive feedback
overall, as well as showing a positive interest in my illustrations throughout
the campaign.
Effectiveness
Addressing all the issues in
my work as well as improving the areas of strength will help to ensure I gain a
2:1 degree when graduating, which is often requested/desired by graduate employers.
Continuing with work experience within industry will give me a better chance of
graduate employment post university as experience is requested by employers.
Post Final Campaign.
S.C.O.R.E.
Strengths-
I believe that my strengths
lay through the use of Adobe products such as Illustrator, Photoshop and
InDesign. I am confident in using Photoshop for editing and airbrushing images
as well as layouts and editing my own illustrations. In Illustrator I am extremely
confident in using the 'pen' tool when drawing my own unique illustrations. I
feel that my skills when using InDesign have improved drastically through
practice whilst putting together my creative Dissertation document. I feel my
other strengths lay within the interaction and understanding of consumers in
the 14-26 female demographic as I can relate to them and have an understanding
of what they need/want and how to relay information to them in an age suitable
manner. I now have an understanding of the Male demographic due to my
Dissertation being based on this target consumer group. I have continued to
attend my work experience with Mary and Milly, as well as working on around 15
separate shoots for Fashion Design and Styling students. I have also applied
for a range of graduate jobs in hope of getting a full time position.
Challenges-
I still find presenting my
ideas a challenge whether to a large group or an individual, often stammering
or completely losing the ability to get my ideas across to the
group/individual. This can often prove as a barrier due to my lack of
confidence in myself and dislike to being under pressure even though I am
confident in the ideas I am presenting.
Options-
I plan to apply for more
Graduate jobs and Internships in hope of finding a full time position soon
after graduating. I will also continue to practice presenting my ideas as well
as look for techniques to help improve how I present. I will also practice my
interview techniques and skills to ensure I am confident when presenting myself
during interviews. In addition to this I will begin to build up my personal
portfolio focusing on the work experience and shoots I have worked on.
Responses-
My work over the past semester
has been received well by my tutors Louise and Steve whom have pointed out my
areas of strength as well as the areas of weakness, which I have planned to
address as stated in 'options'. Addressing these issues has improved the
standard of my work, ensuring it is to the high standard potential employers
will expect to see from a graduate. I have also had positive responses from my
work experience employer as well as the Students I have worked for over the
past 5 months.
Effectiveness
Addressing all the issues as
well as improving my areas of strength will ensure that I secure a full time
position in either a Graduate scheme or an internship. Continuing with work experience
within industry will give me a better chance of graduate employment Post
University as experience is requested by employers. Developing my personal
portfolio will show perspective employers that I am able to multi-task as well
as take on additional projects with no connection to my University studies.
