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Problem Analysis - Rationale.

Brief: (What is the problem you intend to solve?)

First year students joining the BA hons graphic design programme being able to cope with the work load and help them get organise and mange time effectively.

Who needs to know?

First year students attending Leeds College of Art in September '10.

What do they need to know?

-How to jot down events and timetables sessions in order to keep organised.

-Know when and where to find tutors for help etc.

-Tips on when to book print rooms and when to access workshops

Why do they need to know?

They need to know in order to pass their first year stress free!!

What will they respond to?

A diary Which will be visually interesting and engaging to first years who have just been accepted onto a Graphic design program.

What research is required?

Primary..

- What I did on each week of the program in order to inform then one step ahead what will be happening and expected of them.

- Tips from other students which would have helped them on the course.

- Taxi numbers etc to help them with living as well as uni life.

- Research into night life to give them a freshers pack which will be handy!

Secondary..

- other diaries on the market for students

- Paper folds to make the diary more engaging.

Personal and professional development Sheet

Which of these words describe you as an individual?

Critical

Which of these words best describe your approach to life?

Impulsive

What do you want to be?

Decisive

Which of the following qualities do you look for in others?

Focus

List ten things which you have learnt.

1.Organisation 2.Other types of graphic design e.g. Type and layout

3.software skills 4.Commitment

5.Colour basics 6. More illustration styles

7. Some technical skills photography 8. Grid systems within publications

9. How to work effectively in a group 10. To be punctual!

List ten things which you want to learn.

1. Time management 2. Crafting of final products to a professional standard

3. Blog everyday! 4. Applying illustrations to commercial products

5. 6.

7. 8.

9. 10.

Which of these words describe your ambition as a designer?

Commercial

What do you want your work to do?

Package, Promote

Which of the following words do you associate with your work?

Idea, image, type

Which of the following areas have you developed your skills in?

Type, idea generation, drawing

Which of the following areas do you need to develop your skills in?

Photography, Composition

Which of the following are you interested in developing your skills in?

Interactive design, book design, print, motion graphics