OUGD602 – Personal and Professional Practice
Module Evaluation
I have
created a brand that reflects me as a designer and a person as it is indicative
of my style while including imagery relating to my interests. This module has
pushed me to consider my own branding more deeply and shown me how to apply it
across multiple collateral including CV, cover letters and portfolio. This
makes me look like a much more rounded and professional creative to potential
employers.
This year I
completed three work placements. They all came about in very different ways.
The first was much more traditional and was gained by applying online. The
seconded was a much more drawn out process that involved meeting several times
and many emails before a work placement was granted. The final work placement
was through sending a poster to the studio. This received a great response and
the creative director immediately suggested that I should participate in a work
placement. PPP gave me direction to apply for these placements. It was very
helpful when emails didn’t get any response.
PPP also
gave me the confidence to apply for internships at companies I would never have
dreamed of such as Apple. Although I didn’t get the job, I did get quite far
within the interview process. That experience along with what I have learnt
throughout this module through seminars and visiting professionals has gave me
the confidence to apply for jobs in the future.
My short-term goal is to gain a 3 to 4 month paid internship at Agency TK where I recently completed
a work placement. I hope to keep a good relationship with the creative director
and approach him about an internship when I invite him and the studio to the
End of Year Show. I then hope to go travelling in 2020 for as long as possible.
I hope to work on my practice while travelling by improving my illustration
skills and doing some freelance work. I feel like PPP has given me the skills I
need to maintain a freelance practice. This includes a greater understanding of
tax and business management.
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