OUGD505 - Design Practice 02 Module Briefing

Focus on professional, individual practice
Professional Presentation

Studio Brief 01

Research the various events and happenings that have occurred in Leeds and helped shape the city; then choose one that will become the focus for an A3 traditional print that celebrates this event. You can choose any event whether or not it was organised or impromptu but it must be celebratory.

Public Spaces in Leeds
Create an A3 traditional print
Research into various events and happening that have occurred in Leeds
Traditional process - At least 2 colours
Consider the traditional techniques
Reflect the event through the poster

Studio Brief 02

Product, Range, Distribution

Part 01:

Based on the introductory sessions develop a practical, visual and contextual investigation of a specific subject. You should aim to develop research from a range of primary and secondary sources in order to fully explore the opportunities for informed creative development. Your research and development of this part of the brief should be documented on your Studio Practice blog and will be presented as part of your interim concept pitch.

• Develop a practical, visual and contextual investigation of a subject
• Develop research from a range of sources

Part 02:

Commercial Potential

Devise and develop a body of practical work that both distils your knowledge of an identified issue and demonstrates your ability to tap into the market potential for socially, politically and ethically-driven design. This output should still work within the broader creative and professional contexts of graphic design but could be based around ideas of awareness or protest. Examples of potential deliverables include (but are not limited to):

• Materials relating to an issue-led campaign (this could be one affiliated to an established organisation or a more ‘guerilla’ approach)
• A poster series
• A booklet/publication/manifesto
• A web/digital platform
• Placards, banners or a set of badges
• A range of products or merchandise that communicate your identified core message