PPP3: Summative Position Statement

To summarise my current position as a practitioner; I am an illustrator that specialises in technical and clear imagery with the purpose to inform, educate and explore concepts. The practice is based on an exhaustive sketchbook practice. I currently engage with commissions that appear in museums and children's educational materials. I intend to expand upon this, working with more clients in these specialist areas. I would like to build a portfolio that is more specific to editorial, as I believe creating imagery for frequent articles is an excellent exercise in concept and rapidity.

I have recently been elected as the Student's Union President, this is a full time job shaping the future of the Union. The job will involve many facets of PPP, such as communication, presentation and professionalism. Being president will an excellent opportunity to gain experience and ensure the Union continues to support the students and create opportunities. In addition, the position simplifies various issues, as I will be able to access resources for another year. This will help my intention to continue selling prints at festivals and fairs, and set up an online shop. Of course, I will continue to research print resources beyond college. Being President seems like the natural progression form being a Student Ambassador and Society leader. My initial task is to avoid the full time role from distracting too much from my practice, I must find time to produce illustration and engage with clients and competitions.In the far future I must consider whether I truly intend to continue into education, as it seems like a commonality throughout the last few years of development. I enjoy teaching, tutoring and generally assuming leadership roles.

To conclude, I will have a full time job as Union President, allowing me to improve my leadership and collaborative abilities. I will continue to use the college facilities to push my work in print, and sell limited editions at fairs and online. My work in informative illustration will continue until I have a good portfolios worth to bring to more clients, meanwhile I will participate in competitions and complete editorial illustrations that will hopefully result with a regular job in editorial.