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Concept · Our concept is based around the idea of the college being an institution that works because of student success feeding into the success of the college and vice versa, creating a system of expinential growth whereby the college continually succeeds and in turn the students do aswell. The success only ever increases. This should cement the idea that the college has been successful in the past, and only continues to grow, develop, and define itself as the the leading specialist art & design institution in the country.

Within this concept we intend to develop the ‘we are...’ statement into something that is not only reflective of the college, but of the students and college as a ‘community’ furthering the idea that the college is student centred.

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WE ARE THE BEGINNING We felt that this would be an interesting progression of the ‘we are...’ statement mainly because of the suggestion that the college represents the beginning of a multitude of experiences for all concerned. · For the prospective applicant and their parents, Leeds College of Art represents the beginning of their university or college life, specialist art & design education and eventually their career.

For the creative professional, Leeds College of Art should represent the beginnings and development of the future of their industry. Showcasing up and coming creatives who will provide vigour, enthusiasm and inspiration to the creative industry.

For the College itself, it marks the beginning of a new period in its history, whose ambitious strategy for 2012-17 lie in furthering the institution in terms of becoming an internationally recognised specialist art and design University.

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Max Gregory e-mail: pjmgregory@googlemail.com Mobile: 07518031734

Niall Cruickshank e-mail: nmcruickshank@gmail.com Mobile: 07817229265

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Cover Design 路 The cover design is a simplistic illustration of our concept. The circle, which would be printed on the cover using a specialist print finish such as an emboss, foil, or varnish (fig.1) gives tactility and quality to the design. As a shape, with its continuous outline, we think it is representative of the cycle through which success is continuously transferred from the college to students and consequently back from the students to the college. It suggests the infinite possibilities that the college provides students and vice versa.

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As a design element it is also striking and should give, even without knowledge of the concept, a visual asthetic to the cover which is engaging and interesting. People must want to pick up the prospectus as well as be engrossed by the product and be encouraged to carry on reading, educating themselves about the ambition of Leeds College of Art and its students past, present, and future.

On the left is a mock up of the cover, produced on smooth black card with an emboss and screen printed varnish. The circle is actually debossed or indented into the surface, so that the text stands up from it. This gives real tactility and a quality finish to the cover. The printed text then has a slight overlap just to hint at the process of the emboss by drawing attention to it.

Niall Cruickshank & Max Gregory

Max Gregory e-mail: pjmgregory@googlemail.com Mobile: 07518031734

Niall Cruickshank e-mail: nmcruickshank@gmail.com Mobile: 07817229265

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BA (hons) Printed Textiles & Surface Pattern Design

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Duration Study Mode Term Starts UCAS Code Validated By

· These example spreads show the simple and ordered aesthetic that we will be using within the pages of the prospectus.

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3 Years Full Time September W222 Open University

Course Leader · Duncan Harrison 0113 202 8000 duncan.harrison@leeds-art.ac.uk

We have retained fairly large borders and increased the line spacing of the text to improve readability and give a feeling of space to the spreads. For body copy we stayed with Aperçu as it is an easily legible typeface at most sizes. For headers however we chose a typeface called Pressura by Grilli Type Foundry. (The license for which would need to be purchased) We made this decision because we felt it was a striking and friendly face that would reflect the college well.

This programme has an outstanding global reputation. We look for talented, hard-working people who will develop their own handwriting, both anticipating and setting future trends. In exchange we offer incomparable tuition, experiences and opportunities. Whilst on the programme students are given opportunities to sell their work at trade fairs. We have exhibited for many years at Indigo in Paris, a leading fashion fabric fair, and also at MooD in Brussels or Maison et Objet in Paris for those specialising in interior fabrics.

The typefaces used here are based around those used on the front and back to keep the contents consistent with the aesthetic of the cover design.

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Work Placements Our students are in high demand and very quickly secure work placement opportunities with top studios.

As a student, you’ll have the significant advantage of your own permanent studio space. We place major importance on drawing, but you’ll also translate your ideas into digital formats. You’ll use cutting-edge computer suites plus professionally equipped workshops for dyeing, screen- printing, heat-transfer printing, digital printing and laser- cutting. The emphasis is on originality and innovation, and the highest standards of work and professionalism.

We also show student work at international book fairs, and the New Designers Exhibition, London, is an opportunity for our graduating students to present themselves and their work to a professional audience and to meet potential employers. First-year students have a week-long study trip to Amsterdam or other cultural capitals while second-year students have a choice of two visits to Paris. A further visit to New York is scheduled every three years, open to students on all three years.

Year Two · Innovation is the focus and striving to develop a personal ‘handwriting’ that you can apply to all to your choice of design contexts.

Year Three · You will plan your own programme of work in your chosen area of specialisation to give you the experience and professional portfolio you require to confidently present yourself to the design industry.

The Textile Fellowship allows some students to stay on after graduating and use our facilities to do professional collaborations and/or set up their own business with the support of course tutors.

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English · You’ll need to have passed GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade C or above, or Functional Skills in English or Key Skills Communications at Level 2. For mature students, an Access to Higher Education qualification in art and design will also be acceptable to demonstrate English language ability. For mature students who are unable to provide formal evidence of an appropriate standard of English, the College may request completion of its own English proficiency test.

Doing a Foundation Diploma? · If you’re studying an accredited foundation diploma in art and design, you’ll need a minimum of 260 UCAS tariff points** from that plus your AS and A2 or Extended Diploma results You may add together AS/A2/Extended Diploma and Foundation Diploma tariff points in arriving at 260 points. You’ll also need a GCSE grade A*-C in English Language, English Literature or equivalent (see above).

Doing an Extended Diploma? · You’ll need a minimum of 3 Merits (MMM) from an extended diploma in a relevant subject .You’ll also need a GCSE grade A*-C in English Language, English Literature or equivalent (see above).

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Mature student Access to Higher Education? · You’ll need a recognised Access to Higher Education course specialising in art and design.

Doing any other qualification? · We accept a number of other qualifications. For full details, please refer to our course entry requirements on the UCAS website and the UCAS tariff points tables at ucas.ac.uk **Tariff points gained at AS level will only count towards the overall tariff score if the same subject has not been taken at A2 level. A guide to tariff points may be found on the UCAS website at www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff Further Education Programmes Foundation Diploma in Art & Design · You should normally be at least 18 years old with a minimum of one A level plus three GCSE passes at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications. You should also be able to present a portfolio of work which demonstrates your interests and ability in art and design.

Entry Requirements

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Extended Diploma in Art & Design · You should be at least 16 years old, have a minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C or above, or an Intermediate GNVQ or Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design at a merit or above, and be able to present a portfolio of work which shows your interest and ability in art design and/or technology.

Mature students · If you’re older than the typical college entrant and don’t have traditional qualifications, we will consider your relevant experience as well as your educational background. Your application form should provide as much information as possible for consideration by admissions staff and, if we consider it to be relevant, we’ll explore it further with you at interview.

Information based pages make use of a double column layout on the same grid, further enforcing the difference in the sections along with the change in background colour.

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On these pages we also chose a flexible grid allowing for a number of column widths and differing image placement. For course specific pages we used both a narrow column and a single fairly wide column for the main copy. This allowed the information to be split more appropriately, with formal information such as UCAS codes and term dates to be placed alongside the main descriptive text in a separate, narrower, column. This means that the main copy is placed in a column of optimum line length for readability.

Level 2 Diploma in Visual Arts and Access to Higher Education · There are no formal entry qualifications for this course, but you may wish to show us examples of work which demonstrate your creative side or skills such as drawings, paintings, models, garments or photographs.

Students with sufficient experience in art and design may progress directly to the second year (Access to Higher Education) of the programme.

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Here we opted for white stock for the course pages and black stock or flood black printing for text heavy and more information based pages. This brings the black of the front cover into the design of the spreads and also means that images in the course spreads are less likely to be affected by the background colour. It also provides a nice contrast between the sections of the propectus and means that it will be easier to distinguish between course specific and college information pages.

Degree Programmes Doing AS and A2? · You’ll need 260 tariff points** from your AS and A2 studies. Two of your qualifications must be at A2 level, one of which should be in an art and design or related subject. You’ll also need a GCSE grade A*-C in English Language, English Literature or equivalent (see above).

Destination Careers Graduates of this programme are highly sought-after, joining the design studios of influential companies. Many find jobs in fashion prints and interior products and furnishings; wall coverings; cards and gift wrap; media and publishing; fashion marketing; styling; buying; and interior design. Others set up their own businesses, producing work for private commissions or major brands.

What You Will Study Year One · You will explore drawing, colour and design and a range of print methods both ‘traditional’ and digital for paper and fabric. We will help you find, develop and express your own personal interests and approach to designing.

Entry Requirements

Portfolio · You’ll need to show us a portfolio of relevant practical work, demonstrating your ability and enthusiasm for the course you’re applying for. We will also want to see level 3 qualification/s in an art and design related subject (see below).

Accolades Students win countless national and international design awards including; Tigerprint Award, New Designers Harlequin Award, New Designers, Texprint Winner, Surtex, New York, Worshipful Company of Dyers Award, Prestigious Textiles Award, Clothworkers’ Foundation Award for the fashion market, Clothworkers’ Foundation Award for the interiors market, Association of Fashion and Textiles Award, 2012, Ideal Wallpaper Design of the Year, SDC International Design Competition, Zizzi’s Fresh Talent, Print Odyssey, Beta –fashion.com Scarf Competition, 2 Travel Bursary Awards to Premiere Vision and Indigo, Paris, Bradford

Textiles Society Grand Prize Winner Muraspec Wallpaper Competition.

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