CONTINUED CONCLUSIONS

I have had a really good long think about looking at the outcome of my professional studies and the related pathway for year 2 of this course, and have come to these conclusions:

Whilst I have a small interest in Motion Graphics for the web, I don't feel that I should be getting into a big stress about it. What I am and have been mostly into since the first day I arrived here in September 2006, is good graphic design, and image-making. I know Jon Burton and Martin Pritchard feel that same way; we all dig the motion part, but the majority part of what we're into and want to do is based on good image-making, typography, composition, colour, vibe and hopefully some originality. I am much influenced by Non-Format as I am by Dstrukt.

I really want to work on my layered image making next year, and I would also like to look at some bespoke typography for logo/display use. I also want to get an original spin on what's out there and avoid blandness. I am definitely interested in motion, that animated aspect, but don't really want to spend too much time on the finer ends of action-scripting if it means it's going to take up lots of time. I feel that if I will need to work more on the web than in broadcast I should be able to address this later, as I think it's quite likely that I will stay on for the extra year and get a BA.

I recognise that there is an element of 'Blue Sky Thinking' in my plan for my future career, but I honestly feel that there is little point basing future career choices on the current working environment as it is certain to change by summer 2009. I am seeing motion graphics everywhere now, it's all over the TV, idents, adverts, the news, even in my local Spar, and this will certainly increase. In addition to this, I think that to be good at this you have to be first and foremost, a good designer. This is the foundation and skills can be transferred. I am just going to stick to my guns, and try and work hard but also have some fun with it.

Professional studies CONTINUED

I had thought I'd finished my professional studies assignment, but I do have a small interest in motion graphics on the net, which I want to explore a bit. The reason for this is that the motion graphics industry is pretty much based in Soho (although there are freelancers around the country), and it is unwise for me to put all my eggs in one basket.

I am yet look at it properly, but I don't feel that I am that interested in lots of interactive work, more the graphics and motion side. I realise that this isn't a sufficient answer at this stage, so I will contact some people to find out what is what.