Currency

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MODULE ASSESSMENT BRIEF

LEEDS COLLEGE OF ART

Programme Title: BA (Hons) Graphic Design

Level: 6

Module Title: Extended Practice

Module Code: OUGD603

Brief Title: Scottish Currency Collab w/ Priyesh Desai

Module Leaders: Amber Smith, Phil McDonald, Andy Lodge & Simon Harrison

Module Credits: 60

Context On September 18th, 2014, the votes were announced that Scotland will not be given Independence, after a referendum poll. The results were close, with just 55% of Scots voting to remain as part of Great Britain.

The results were rumoured to have been rigged, with many Scots angry at the results. The tension between the Scottish and English has grown more than ever. As Scotland votes “No� Alex Salmond calls for more power, and David Cameron says the commitments will be honoured.

Brief Construct a proposed currency system for Scotland that separates them from England, further than the current Scottish Pound.

and old fashioned notes and system, celebrating vast changes in Scotland.

The currency should hugely differ from the existing

It should also educate and inform, bringing back patriotism in Scotland.

Suggested Research

Tone of Voice / Target Audience

Primary research: Opinions delivered by Scots of national heroes and landmarks.

Informing and educational.

Secondary research: Scottish history.

Scottish nationals.

Existing currency systems. Anti-forgery measures taken when designing currency.

Deliverables / Mandatory Requirements

Reading List

A currency identity, shape and form.

The Art of Money: The History and Design of Paper Currency from Around the World - David Standish

A proposed set of notes and coins. Minimum of 3 A3 design boards.

All the Money in the World - Douglas Mudd

Portfolio standard photography outcome.

Briefing Date: Project Duration: 4 weeks

Deadline Date: -


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