Posie Louisa Small-MacLeod is applying to the Design program at Concordia University. She has a strong background in art and design, having worked as an artist's assistant and taken design courses at Vanier College under professor Thomas Fisher. Fisher encouraged her to think critically and she became proficient with Adobe software. As a Concordia design student, she hopes to further develop her skills and explore new areas like exhibition and textile design. The program will allow her to take conceptual ideas to the next level of production and become a multi-dimensional designer.
Posie Louisa Small-MacLeod is applying to the Design program at Concordia University. She has a strong background in art and design, having worked as an artist's assistant and taken design courses at Vanier College under professor Thomas Fisher. Fisher encouraged her to think critically and she became proficient with Adobe software. As a Concordia design student, she hopes to further develop her skills and explore new areas like exhibition and textile design. The program will allow her to take conceptual ideas to the next level of production and become a multi-dimensional designer.
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Posie Small's letter of intent for the Design program at Concordia University
Posie Louisa Small-MacLeod is applying to the Design program at Concordia University. She has a strong background in art and design, having worked as an artist's assistant and taken design courses at Vanier College under professor Thomas Fisher. Fisher encouraged her to think critically and she became proficient with Adobe software. As a Concordia design student, she hopes to further develop her skills and explore new areas like exhibition and textile design. The program will allow her to take conceptual ideas to the next level of production and become a multi-dimensional designer.
Posie Louisa Small-MacLeod is applying to the Design program at Concordia University. She has a strong background in art and design, having worked as an artist's assistant and taken design courses at Vanier College under professor Thomas Fisher. Fisher encouraged her to think critically and she became proficient with Adobe software. As a Concordia design student, she hopes to further develop her skills and explore new areas like exhibition and textile design. The program will allow her to take conceptual ideas to the next level of production and become a multi-dimensional designer.
Art has always been a major part of my life. My mum pushed me to explore my creativity and to take advantage of the artistic opportunities in Montreal. My first involvement with Montreal’s vibrant art world, was working as an artist assistant. I had the opportunity to work under and learn from artists, such as Mark Jenkins and Michael Mapes. These are some examples of the many experiences I’ve had along my journey of becoming a designer. Although art has always been around me, when I applied to Cegep I was still unsure of what I wanted to pursue. The uncertainty continued until my first design class. One of the most defining moments of my life is when I met my design professor at Vanier College, Thomas Fisher. He taught me to be receptive to others and to criticism. He also encouraged me to think critically of my work, my surroundings and myself. Throughout my experiences in Thomas Fisher’s design courses, I became comfortable with the Adobe Suite software (i.e. Illustrator, Photoshop, Dimension, InDesign). As I completed my assignments, I could feel myself vastly improving from one project to the next. Foreign concepts at the beginning of my studies have now become some of my strengths as a designer. In my first project, making and printing a CD cover, I learned the importance of visual balance and the challenge of margins. In my second project, creating a page layout, I became proficient at manipulating text using kerning and leading. In my third project, which was to design an infographic, I excelled at breaking down information to create easily consumable work. As an aspiring Concordia Design student, I look forward to taking my skills and what I've learnt to their next technical and conceptual levels. I know that I could benefit immensely from the department’s expertise and the resources offered at Concordia. The program will provide me with exposure to different elements of design to explore on a deeper level, for example, exhibition design and installations, and textile design. These topics will be completely new to me, and only further excite me about potentially being a part of this exceptional program. Its multifaceted curriculum provides a wide range of classes and resources from introductory web design to metal and wood workshops. These academic opportunities will allow me to take conceptual ideas to their next level of production. The comprehensive nature of the Design program will allow me to become a multi-dimensional designer. The opportunities that come with being a Concordia design student are endless. The program will guide me to excel in design. It provides a space to exchange with peers and mentors alike in Montreal’s extremely stimulating and creative environment. Our society and social environment are constantly changing for the better, though there are grave challenges still ahead. I hope to be accepted into the Design program at Concordia, so that I can be part of the positive change with my designs.
