I feel I have benefited from creating goals for my final year of my foundation degree, and therefore feel it is important to continue this for the future. Setting targets for myself allows me to focus on areas I feel need improvement and measure my progress. I have felt more motivated during this year due to this, and with my final year right around the corner it's crucial to be in the right mind frame.
1) Following this year I will be continuing my studies at Sunderland University. I would like to continue to keep a diary to plan my modules and be more organised as I feel this has helped me to manage my time more efficiently.
2) I recently got a new job. Although it is still a 20 hour position, it is more flexible and allows me to change my hours if necessary. I would like to continue in my position at work, and possibly advance to a higher level.
3) I would also like to experience placements in the industry. I aim to do this within the summer months. This will require more focus on my portfolio creation and creating a CV that is suitable for these positions.
4) I feel I have expanded my skills in illustrator over the year, using the program within a few of my modules. I do understand there is still a lot of room for improvement and I aim to continue to develop my skills over summer and my final year of my degree. I hope by this time next year I will feel more confident and competent with the program.
5) Within this year I have created many editorial pieces. Following on to next year, I would like to choose briefs that are more open and challenging, such as creating branding identities. I also feel it important to create work outside of university to balance my portfolio and demonstrate my skills away from my course requirements. I believe that by tackling YCN briefs and entering more competition briefs I will be able to show that I am comfortable with working alone and at home.
6) Another goal I have is to continue to reach out to industry figures. I reached out to a few within this year, such as Breanna Rose and Corina Nika, and found their support and advice helpful and uplifting. Hearing other success stories is inspiring, and I have created two great contacts out of doing so. I would like to now reach out to others in the industry but also working in Newcastle Upon Tyne, and ask for advice on my own portfolio.
7) That leads me to my last goal: sharing. I want to continue to share my work through twitter and instagram. I also want to expand the platforms with which I do share my work, and branch out to places such as Cargo Collective and Behance, allowing me to create an online portfolio. I think this will aid my confidence and the criticism I may receive will be taken on board and help me within the future.
