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My name is Miranda Jones and whilst at TRC I completed Fine
Art A-Level. After TRC I went straight to University without completing a
foundation year. Currently I am a second year student at the University of
Leeds studying Art and Design.
So far my second year has been pretty hectic! One of the
biggest differences between first year and second year is the pace of work. In
first year, you are relatively gently eased into the course whereas in second
year it is go go go right from the start and it doesn’t let up so you have to
be prepared. Plus your marks now start to count towards your degree, so no
dossing off! However, in saying that second year does have its perks; you are
firmly established within your course, the tutors know you and therefore are
more accessible, and you are more confident in your work (you got through the
first year, so you must be alright!).
In terms of my own work I have so far had the chance to work
in 2D (drawing, painting and printing), 3D (sculpture and installation) and new
media (photography, film and sound). I have also had work displayed at a public
exhibition. Currently I am half way through a photography project exploring
identity and gender through selfies, but only using analogue camera techniques.
On my course you get to take elective modules (extra classes that don’t have to
have anything to do with your main course) I am doing beginners Japanese this
year which is really intense but so much fun.
At the moment I am in the process of applying to go on a year
abroad. On my particular course you can change your 3 year program to a 4 year
one by partaking in a year abroad, a year in industry (where you organise
internships and placements) or a year in enterprise (where you are given a
grant to start up your own business). I am hopefully going to York University
in Toronto, Canada.
My extracurricular activities include working as a steward
for No Gloss Independent Film festival, being secretary for the Leeds
University Comic Book society (and designing and manufacturing their membership
cards, commission work looks great on your CV!), having illustrations displayed
in a café in Leeds, attending life drawing and of course enjoying nights out
and house parties (another perk of second year, moving into a house).
Here are some examples of my work:
‘Selfie?’ – 2014, Fujifilm Instax 100
'Photomosaic’ x2 – 2014, Black & White Film
A series of small books I made exploring the Quotidian
Object (the everyday object) – 2013
An image from my book ‘Insomnia’ – 2013, paper and thread
Close up of Exhibition Piece
Man versus Nature
2013
Ink (hands) and thread (embroidered leaves)
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