The PPP session was based on industrial experience today - getting to grips with what we think it means, how we get it and how it benefits us.
What is Industrial Experience?
Gaining an understanding of a professional environment
Learning about design from working graphic designers
A chance to get a foot in the door, get contacts in the industry
A requirement for a CV
Creating work for live briefs
How do you get industrial experience?
Studio visits
Contacting studios
Professional talks
Networking events
Internships
Placements
Marketing yourself well to people
What are your concerns?
Being treated poorly.
Not living up to a high standard.
Having to interact and communicate with the industry is daunting.
How can I appear professional?
Being comfortable and confident enough to present myself and my ideas in a studio.
Why is it useful?
Informs your own practice.
Gives you knowledge of business ethos.
Informs your portfolio.
Looks good on a CV
Benchmark of standards - level of work
Builds confidence
Make contacts
Wider knowledge of industry and business.
Inform decisions in the future.
Get money.
What do you need to get it?
Confidence
Enthusiasm/Motivation
Commitment
Range of Work
Interest
Positive attitude
Technical Skills
Supportive course
Funding
Communication skills.
Who can give it to you?
Studios
Designers
Agencies
People you know
Tutors
College
Printers
Production houses
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