FREE MINI COURSE

ROCK YOUR DEGREE

A free email mini course full of tips and advice from a former University Lecturer

5 Day Mini Course

DAY 1 - Clear Your Space, Clear Your Mind

  • How to be organized and focussed
  • How to best store equipment and materials
  • How to store stock for online shops, i.e. Etsy
  • The importance of storing and keeping all student project work
  • What to do with physical models, saving and backing up digital work
  • Online Portfolio

DAY 2 - Inspiration & Motivation

  • How to stay focused, inspired, and motivated
  • How to create moods boards and sketchbooks
  • The importance of evidencing your design process within the sketchbook
  • How to get in the habit of using the Library
  • Sorting your Instagram feed to reflect you as a designer
  • Pinterest
  • The benefits of teamwork and a study group
  • How to look after number 1

DAY 3 - Plan, Prepare, Present

  • How to be organized so stress doesn't get the better of you
  • Staying on dates and deadlines
  • The Library
  • Apps to help you stay organized in project management
  • How to prep your mind, space, supplies, and food ready for any project or challenge
  • Presentation tips for before, during, and after your presentation
  • What is professionalism
  • What to do if you fail

DAY 4 - Communication, Connections, Collaborations

  • Communication and note taking
  • How to contact faculty (your lecturers)
  • Writing academic work
  • LinkedIn
  • Your online presence
  • Networking
  • How to get the most out of Uni social events
  • How to approach an office for help, internship, or employment

DAY 5 - Let’s Get Real

  • The course finishes with a bit of perspective on studying and graduating
  • Finally, ideas on how to show off your skills and stand out from the crowd

Get Your Sh*t Together + #RockYourDegree