Lars Woolnough

East Norfolk Sixth Form College

This is the sixth form I went to after secondary education for three years. The first year I went into it wanting to be a research scientist, studying Physics, Chemistry, as well as Fine Art and Game Design. But unfortunately I am great at the practical elements to said courses, but terrible at exams, so even with getting As across the board, I am unable to take an exam and get a result reflective of my knowledge.So for Second and Third Year I changed my stance to go into the other… Show more This is the sixth form I went to after secondary education for three years. The first year I went into it wanting to be a research scientist, studying Physics, Chemistry, as well as Fine Art and Game Design. But unfortunately I am great at the practical elements to said courses, but terrible at exams, so even with getting As across the board, I am unable to take an exam and get a result reflective of my knowledge.So for Second and Third Year I changed my stance to go into the other career paths I had in mind, Graphic Design and Game Design. Show less

Anglia Ruskin University

Activities and Societies: Graphic Design, Table Top Gaming, Comic Book, Live Action I transferred to this course due to some internal problems within the university, whilst also striving to improve my programming skillsFirst Years main focus was learning the tools and languages with which we would be using:C#C++UnityAs well as this we would start to come to an understanding on how some practical world elements like mathematics and working in teams would be applied to the software we were using.2nd Year would expand on the team aspect, whilst… Show more I transferred to this course due to some internal problems within the university, whilst also striving to improve my programming skillsFirst Years main focus was learning the tools and languages with which we would be using:C#C++UnityAs well as this we would start to come to an understanding on how some practical world elements like mathematics and working in teams would be applied to the software we were using.2nd Year would expand on the team aspect, whilst also teaching us how to use:Unreal3DS MaxThe problem I found with second year (which is when the pandemic started) was I had a few challenges getting the support I needed from lecturers and the Head of the course, which ultimately lead to me not only reevaluating my studies, but also the direction I should take. Show less

Anglia Ruskin University

Activities and Societies: Table Top Gaming, Live Action Experimentation - Languages, looking into several different languages letters and recreating them with authentic materials and methodsSelf Promotions - Covid-19 App critical analysis and app design. I looked into the NHS Covid-19 App, and wrote what was good and bad about it, then created my own skeleton designs for a "improved" version of the appPortfolio Website: For this I created a portfolio site using Cargo, to which I then also improved some of my old designs and applied… Show more Experimentation - Languages, looking into several different languages letters and recreating them with authentic materials and methodsSelf Promotions - Covid-19 App critical analysis and app design. I looked into the NHS Covid-19 App, and wrote what was good and bad about it, then created my own skeleton designs for a "improved" version of the appPortfolio Website: For this I created a portfolio site using Cargo, to which I then also improved some of my old designs and applied mock ups.Design Competition: I entered YCN design competition which was held in 2021. I entered the creating a piece of art and then branding it under the company of Pact Coffee.Critical Writing: I wrote about UX and UI design, how they're related and the history behind them.Final Major Project: I created a Covid-19 design templates and designs, to which could be used by companies universally so that there is consistency across the signage and other essential mediums. Show less

Anglia Ruskin University

Activities and Societies: Graphic Design, Pokemon This Degree helped tremendously with how it is laid out. First Year is an introduction to the basics of Graphic Design, what it is, the different elements and how varied it can be. The modules reflect this having take on several aspects, both physical and digital to challenge not only the way we think and design, but also lets us see what we have an affinity for and like on a personal level. I myself was rather taken by creating typefaces and the creation of books and… Show more This Degree helped tremendously with how it is laid out. First Year is an introduction to the basics of Graphic Design, what it is, the different elements and how varied it can be. The modules reflect this having take on several aspects, both physical and digital to challenge not only the way we think and design, but also lets us see what we have an affinity for and like on a personal level. I myself was rather taken by creating typefaces and the creation of books and websites.Second Year was set up to give us briefs as if we were in industry, and to let us all go in our own directions, whilst also starting to think about how we want to present ourselves to people via portfolios, sites such as LinkedIn, and going networking. Unfortunately an event happened outside of my control which meant I had to transfer course. Although Now I am finishing it off as of the year 2020/21 Show less

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