Please also use this link below for help
Thursday 26 April 2012
Items Required...
1. An organized Working File. A simple record complied week-by-week… charting progress and development…
2. A Career Route Map: containing...
Topic 1: Explore with visual references what sort of designer/ designer maker or perhaps design related
situation you might see yourself becoming involved with as a career. Using the grid format discussed
and illustrated in the session, place yourself in relation to the X and Y variables. As a more personal
extension of this overview, then develop a SWOT analysis – see the sheet with this entry on
WebLearn- and also the example from the perspective of a junior designer.
Topic 2: As a development from the ‘positioning’ work of Topic1, this next topic represents an opportunity to
build on aspects of this in more detail...So, in order to broaden the picture that relates to your own
individual and specific interest and perspective, try generating research material to record
examples of as many of the following (and other...) areas that emerge as possible... If you are
considering a number of possible avenues, (for example designing and teaching) it would
perhaps be useful to deal with this activity for each area.
· What sort of relevant jobs/ opportunities are actually advertised- with specific examples...
· Where? On the web? Magazines? Journals? Newspapers? Word of mouth? Other locations?
· What (acceptable) geographical locations?
· What detailed job descriptions? Entry requirements? Experience required?
· Applications forms required?
· Salary? Remuneration? Holidays? Perks?
· If to be self- employed who are your direct and specific competitors likely to be?
· How will you get your work? Make contacts? Connect with end-users?
Curriculum Vitae: Building on the presentation material above, there is much detailed information on the web...
However as with Covering Letters the two links below give a very good overview and considerable detailed
information on how to proceed at least to an initial draft level. From the London Met website... search
Curriculum Vitae...
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices/careers/current/csmarket/curriculumvitae.cfm
and also... http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/goodbadCV.htm
Covering Letter: There is a considerable amount of information available on the web about covering letters...
However the two links below give very useful overview and detailed guides from a student perspective... Each of
the links below leads to further material which may be of use...
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices/careers/current/csmarket/covletters.cfm
and... http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/coveringletters.htm
Business Card/ Headed A4/ Personal Profile/ Website: A selection of things that you might also wish to do to
reflect your design credentials. Even if you are unsure about the complexities of web design much can be done
very quickly through http://wordpress.com/
And finally... an A4 Reflective Piece: A single sheet A4 summary of the personal journey over the module. This
might lead from where you started to summarising your intended direction on leaving London Met; what you
intend to do and how you are going to go about it…
1. An organized Working File. A simple record complied week-by-week… charting progress and development…
2. A Career Route Map: containing...
Topic 1: Explore with visual references what sort of designer/ designer maker or perhaps design related
situation you might see yourself becoming involved with as a career. Using the grid format discussed
and illustrated in the session, place yourself in relation to the X and Y variables. As a more personal
extension of this overview, then develop a SWOT analysis – see the sheet with this entry on
WebLearn- and also the example from the perspective of a junior designer.
Topic 2: As a development from the ‘positioning’ work of Topic1, this next topic represents an opportunity to
build on aspects of this in more detail...So, in order to broaden the picture that relates to your own
individual and specific interest and perspective, try generating research material to record
examples of as many of the following (and other...) areas that emerge as possible... If you are
considering a number of possible avenues, (for example designing and teaching) it would
perhaps be useful to deal with this activity for each area.
· What sort of relevant jobs/ opportunities are actually advertised- with specific examples...
· Where? On the web? Magazines? Journals? Newspapers? Word of mouth? Other locations?
· What (acceptable) geographical locations?
· What detailed job descriptions? Entry requirements? Experience required?
· Applications forms required?
· Salary? Remuneration? Holidays? Perks?
· If to be self- employed who are your direct and specific competitors likely to be?
· How will you get your work? Make contacts? Connect with end-users?
Curriculum Vitae: Building on the presentation material above, there is much detailed information on the web...
However as with Covering Letters the two links below give a very good overview and considerable detailed
information on how to proceed at least to an initial draft level. From the London Met website... search
Curriculum Vitae...
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices/careers/current/csmarket/curriculumvitae.cfm
and also... http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/goodbadCV.htm
Covering Letter: There is a considerable amount of information available on the web about covering letters...
However the two links below give very useful overview and detailed guides from a student perspective... Each of
the links below leads to further material which may be of use...
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices/careers/current/csmarket/covletters.cfm
and... http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/coveringletters.htm
Business Card/ Headed A4/ Personal Profile/ Website: A selection of things that you might also wish to do to
reflect your design credentials. Even if you are unsure about the complexities of web design much can be done
very quickly through http://wordpress.com/
And finally... an A4 Reflective Piece: A single sheet A4 summary of the personal journey over the module. This
might lead from where you started to summarising your intended direction on leaving London Met; what you
intend to do and how you are going to go about it…
Monday 16 April 2012
Museum of Brands visit....
NOTICE TO STUDENTS OF
Professional / Business
Studies modules
Thursday 19th
March Jewry Street
Please
visit the Museum of Brands today
instead of the normal lecture they are open from 10am till 6 pm.
http://www.museumofbrands.com/education.html tuse this link to download worksheet
pdfs media studies/ business studies/graphic design/ communication strategy
Museum of Brands
2 Colville Mews, Lonsdale Road,
Notting Hill, London, W11 2AR
Tel: +44 (0)20 7908 0880
Email: info@museumofbrands.com
2 Colville Mews, Lonsdale Road,
Notting Hill, London, W11 2AR
Tel: +44 (0)20 7908 0880
Email: info@museumofbrands.com
Admission
Adults £6.50 (including Gift Aid),
Children (7-16) £2.25, Family £15.00, Concessions £4.00. take your student card
Adults £6.50 (including Gift Aid),
Children (7-16) £2.25, Family £15.00, Concessions £4.00. take your student card
Group
discount 10%
(groups
of 10 or more are asked to pre-book to avoid overcrowding in the museum).
Opening hours
Tues-Sat 10.00:18.00, Sun 11.00:17.00
Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays
Last entry is 45 minutes before closing
Tues-Sat 10.00:18.00, Sun 11.00:17.00
Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays
Last entry is 45 minutes before closing
Other information
Disabled access, tea-room and shop, school groups welcome, please call the Museum for further information.
The Museum is located two minutes walk from the world-famous Portobello Road and five minutes from the famed door featured in the film Notting Hill.
Disabled access, tea-room and shop, school groups welcome, please call the Museum for further information.
The Museum is located two minutes walk from the world-famous Portobello Road and five minutes from the famed door featured in the film Notting Hill.
I
advise the use of the PDF
worksheets on line to help you make the best use of your visit.
Please
make notes and collect information re marketing and intellectual property.
Before
next week
Please continue working on your organized folders
complete with written piece on your career plan CV and covering letters.
Please come to this lecture room next week
for lessons as usual.
Flora
Futher information please use the BLOG its
got all the information you need to complete the module successfully.
http://www.bizmet.blogspot.co.uk/
Monday 9 April 2012
reading lists from handbook
Section 4: Essential Reading
Aldersley-Williams, M. (1995) Managing Design to
Sharpen Effectiveness, C.S.D., London
Goslett, D. (1999) Professional Practice of Design, (4th. edition), Batsford, London
C.S.D. (1990) Code of Professional Practice, Chartered Society of Designers, London
C.S.D. (1991) Interior Design - A Guide to Business Practice and Conditions of Engagement, Chartered Society of Designers, London
C.S.D. (1991) Product Design - A Guide to Business Practice and Conditions of Engagement, Chartered Society of Designers, London
Hancock, M. (1992) How to Buy Design, Design Council, London
Kharbanda, O. and Stallworthy, E. (1990) Waste Management, Gower
Lydiate, L. (Ed.), (1992) Professional Practice in Design Consultancy, Design Council, London
Papanek, V. (1995) The Green Imperative: Ecology and Ethics in Design and Architecture, Thames and Hudson, London
Piotrowski, E. (1994) Professional Practice for Interior Designers, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York
Rhys, D. (1991) The Greening of Business, Gower
Topalian, A. (1980) The Management of Design Projects, Associated Business Press, London
Goslett, D. (1999) Professional Practice of Design, (4th. edition), Batsford, London
C.S.D. (1990) Code of Professional Practice, Chartered Society of Designers, London
C.S.D. (1991) Interior Design - A Guide to Business Practice and Conditions of Engagement, Chartered Society of Designers, London
C.S.D. (1991) Product Design - A Guide to Business Practice and Conditions of Engagement, Chartered Society of Designers, London
Hancock, M. (1992) How to Buy Design, Design Council, London
Kharbanda, O. and Stallworthy, E. (1990) Waste Management, Gower
Lydiate, L. (Ed.), (1992) Professional Practice in Design Consultancy, Design Council, London
Papanek, V. (1995) The Green Imperative: Ecology and Ethics in Design and Architecture, Thames and Hudson, London
Piotrowski, E. (1994) Professional Practice for Interior Designers, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York
Rhys, D. (1991) The Greening of Business, Gower
Topalian, A. (1980) The Management of Design Projects, Associated Business Press, London
Hand in Career plan and tasks reminder
Summary of Module Tasks
PM3075C+DE2F05C
Business
and Professional Studies
Thursday
10am Jewry street room JS273
WHAT
YOU HAVE TO HAND IN
Task
1 First thing is to get organized!
Please buy a smart A4 lever arch folder and
put your name on it professionally.
Please buy the section dividers with labels
so the tasks can be easily identified.
Each week you will add each task to this
folder as well as notes taken in the lectures and workshops and discussions. Please
type these up and any relevant links and contacts that you may need to help
with your career plan/ path.
A simple record complied week-by-week… charting
progress and development with typed notes images and links to show your chosen
career path. This should be clearly and intelligently labeled and even better
designed with a considered business like/artistic aesthetic.Each week bring in
the previous weeks task as there will be feedback and discussion on these to
help you improve.
Task
2 A Career Route Map: containing...
Explore with visual references what sort of
designer/ designer maker or perhaps design related situation you might see
yourself becoming involved with as a career. Using the grid format discussed
and illustrated in the session with Sue Ginsburgh, place yourself in relation
to the X and Y variables. As a more personal extension of this overview, then
develop a SWOT analysis – see the sheet with this entry on
Web Learn-and also the example from the
perspective of a junior designer.
Task
3
Generate research material to record
examples of as many of the following (and other...) areas that emerge as
possible... If you were considering a number of possible avenues, (for example
designing and teaching) it would perhaps be useful to deal with this activity
for each area.
· What sort of relevant jobs/ opportunities
are actually advertised-with specific examples...
· Where? On the web? Magazines? Journals?
Newspapers? Word of mouth? Other locations?
· What (acceptable) geographical locations?
· What detailed job descriptions? Entry
requirements? Experience required?
· Applications forms required?
· Salary? Remuneration? Holidays? Perks?
· If to be self-employed who are your
direct and specific competitors likely to be?
· How will you get your work? Make
contacts? Connect with end-users?
Task
4
Please write and design your own Curriculum
Vitae: There is much detailed information on the web.. But we will show good examples
and be holding a surgery on this topic.
Covering Letter Please write a covering
letter that you would use for a job application please state who this would be
sent to and outline the kind of company you would send this to. Please keep a
template of the master copy, this can be adapted for many uses and future
applications. The two links below give a very good overview and are
considerably detailed
Task
5 Personal Branding
Business Card/ Headed A4/ Personal Profile/
Website: A selection of things that you might also wish to do to reflect your
design credentials. Even if you are unsure about the complexities of web design
much can be done very quickly through http://wordpress.com/ or http://blogspottemplates.
Vista printing services are very cheap!
Task
6 A Reflective Piece: / Career Plan A single sheet A4 summary of the personal journey over the
module. This might lead from where you started to summarise your intended
direction on leaving London Met; what you intend to do and how you are going to
go about it…a Career Plan
or
Task 6 B Business
Plan / Career Plan
An in depth analysis of your company/ ideas
why you are better than the rest and what makes you distinctive.. what will you need to get
started and projected turnover based on facts and projections. This should be a
typed smart looking document suitable to getting funding for your business.
Hand in the edited version in week 12 with
cover sheet your name and module code
Good Luck
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