Monday 1 December 2014

Where are they now? Ryan Hammond, Graphic Communication and Fine Art, 2014

Guest blog post written by Ryan Hammond, Ryan studied both Fine Art and Graphic Communication A Levels, completing in 2014.
University: Sheffield Hallam University

Course: BA Hons Graphic Design
 
During my time at Thomas Rotherham College I took both Graphic Communication and Fine Art.

After finishing my A Levels I went to Sheffield Hallam University to do a Graphic Design degree and I chose this university because it has one of the most creative courses that is similar to how work is done at Thomas Rotherham. When applying for uni (your portfolio) and in your first year, they are not looking at your final outcomes or if you have Photoshop skills, because you can easily learn them, but they look for your creativity! The courses at Thomas Rotherham prepared me so much because they teach you different mediums such as Screen Printing, Lino and Intaglio ect, which is the same mediums that they use at uni, so I had a head start. Also at uni you have to work independently a lot more and make decisions for yourself, I know it feels like Sarah, Bev and Lyn nag you to do more work at home but this prepares you for your independent study time at uni. When I have finished uni I hope to become a Graphic Designer or Illustrator and maybe set up my own company. 

 
(I don’t currently have any pictures of my work because I have two deadlines in 11 days)