As the brief states I need to in my designs, to create stands which showcase the best social/cultural aspects of studying at your University/College. For secondary research I looked at LCA and Whatuni website as they were helpful resources for me when I was applying to the university. These sources proved helpful as they gave me answers on enterprise, employability, social life, Leeds as a city and art and culture within the city.
The first step of research was looking into the enterprise and employment at LCA, the university is committed to helping maximise students success. They connect you with industry while you’re studying, and provide lots of opportunities to build the skills and experience you need for an impressive CV. The option to go freelance is also accommodated for as LCA prepare for going freelance or for finding just the right job and for developing your career once you’re on the first rung of your ladder. A number of courses in the uni have been awarded the creative skill set which means that the course is industry standard.
One factor I think is important to LCA is the alumni which helps with social life, the uni aims to stay in constant contact with all graduates and notable alumni. Having famous alumni can bolster the universities status but it can also inspire students within the building to succeed. 'Leeds College of Art hopes to create a lifelong relationship with our alumni' this quote was took from the website, and represents how LCA aims to build and nurture the creative community of College alumni, staff and current students. Every student who has passed through the College, from its beginnings as Leeds School of Art, to its time as Jacob Kramer College (1968-1993) and Leeds College of Art and Design, are all part of our alumni community. With notable alumni spanning right from the first graduates of 1846, this is a pretty special community to become a part of.
Alumni benefits include:
- Quarterly Email Bulletin, with all the latest news, events and opportunities
- Invitations to Exhibition Previews
- Invitations to College and Alumni Events
- Alumni Discounts on Postgraduate Study. All Home and EU BA (Hons) graduates qualify for a £500 discount on fulltime postgraduate study, and £250 per year for part time study.
- Access to Leeds College of Art Alumni LinkedIn Group
- Access to use the Leeds College of Art Library for Reference. Please get in touch to make an appointment.
- Opportunities to present to current students and industry peers
- Creatives in Residence Scheme
- Studio opportunities at Duke Studios and Barkston House
- Invites to Creative Networks events
Another social aspect of LCA is that Leeds is wide awake around the clock. There’s a huge range of live music in hundreds of venues around the city. Whether you’re into house, dub-step, indie, rock, hip hop, techno, funk, soul, folk, punk, jazz or classical. Also Leeds is the only English city outside of London to have its own theatre, opera house, ballet company and national museum.
I researched into the city of Leeds in more depth, and found out that Leeds is set to become one of the UK’s most sustainable cities. Local businesses and public-sector organisations have committed to reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2020, and over 1 million sq ft of new developments are rated by BREEAM as ‘excellent. Leeds is one of the most popular locations for businesses in the creative industries, especially graphic design, advertising, film and new media. Many of these companies are eager for fresh new talent, so student are exposed to some incredible opportunities while studying and after you graduate.
One great quote I found which speaks very highly of the creative scene here in Leeds, is from one of the founding members of Village Bookstore. “Leeds has no shortage of great art collectives, independent businesses and projects, all of which are people doing what they do simply because they love doing it. There are some very inspirational people who have really helped us out while setting up, everyone is more than happy to help each other out just to see the community as a whole develop further.” From two years in the city I have been introduced to this booming art and culture scene which Leeds has, you can sense a real community which is definitely a social and cultural benefit of attending LCA.
Leeds 2023 bid for the European capital of culture is another pulling power of the city at the moment, even though many independent institutions are disagreeing with the bid. The bid will draw students and tourist in for the social and cultural benefits.
One great quote I found which speaks very highly of the creative scene here in Leeds, is from one of the founding members of Village Bookstore. “Leeds has no shortage of great art collectives, independent businesses and projects, all of which are people doing what they do simply because they love doing it. There are some very inspirational people who have really helped us out while setting up, everyone is more than happy to help each other out just to see the community as a whole develop further.” From two years in the city I have been introduced to this booming art and culture scene which Leeds has, you can sense a real community which is definitely a social and cultural benefit of attending LCA.
Leeds 2023 bid for the European capital of culture is another pulling power of the city at the moment, even though many independent institutions are disagreeing with the bid. The bid will draw students and tourist in for the social and cultural benefits.
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