Leeds Arts University BA (Hons) ILLUSTRATION LAUIL603 Extended Practice
Name
Level
06
Credit.
60
Megan Swan
Date Rationale I’m aiming to become highly skilled at designing prints and patterns for retail surfaces, such as home furnishings and greeting cards through this module. This will equip me with the right skillset for the industry I’m intending to become a part of, which I will hopefully come to understand after a series of placements and internships. Using the time left with the University’s facilities, I’m intending to broaden my experience by trying new processes, such as natural/direct dyeing, collage, digital techniques and screenprinting on paper and fabric. I enjoy working with people and have seen its benefits to my illustration practice, thus I intend to improve the collaboration and communication skills I picked up in Level 5 and during COP, which again will be ideal for the future. By tackling a variety of briefs and handling diverse time scales, I hope to gain valuable experience managing the projects efficiently so that I benefit as much as possible while completing the work to a high standard on time, as well as broadening the contents of my portfolio. Themes / Subjects Having had a lifelong admiration for nature, I hope to integrate its qualities into my creative practice while furthering the connection with nature that I developed during COP3. Coming from a background of Illustration is going to be a strong characteristic of my work in the future, and a key part of this background will be an ability to evoke narratives and a sense of character in the prints and patterns. I hope to focus on this during Extended Practice so I can learn new methods and techniques for conveying personality. Products / Methods of Distribution Home furnishings, such as cushions, bedding, wall-hangings and other home accessories Greeting cards Wall murals in public spaces Merchandise such as tote bags, pins and patches Practical Skills / Media / Formats