Graduation Matters
Overview – Twice a year Leeds Met publishes Graduation Matters. The publication is a summary of news stories from across the faculty and 10,000 were printed. It can be obtained from various positions on campus and is also distributed via post to Carnegie alumni.
Brief – In October 2008 I was given the task of editing winter edition of Graduation Matters. I was required to include a variety of stories from across the faculties reflecting sport, education, research and partnerships as well strong images.
Objective – To produce the winter edition of Graduation Matters. It was required to be ready for print by the end of October in time for the November graduation ceremonies.
Task – I held a meeting with the Head of News & Media in order to discuss what should be included in Graduation Matters and set timeframes for completion and distribution. After the meeting I researched what similar Leeds Met publications looked like and then set about collating relevant stories and sourcing appropriate images for Graduation Matters.
At this stage I contacted the Leeds Met design team who followed my draft plans and produced several ‘mock ups’ of Graduation Matters. Some of the stories required shortening and new images had to be sourced to enhance the documents appearance.
The publication was then submitted at the weekly Leeds Met branding meeting for approval. The initial draft was returned with some minor amendments from the Vice-Chancellor. In consultation with the design team I then made the required changes and it was resubmitted and given approval the following week. After approval had been granted I contacted an external company to arrange for 10,000 copies to be printed. I then arranged for Carnegie Matters to be distributed throughout Headingley Campus, graduation and posted to Carnegie alumni.
Publication – Graduation Matters.
Results - Graduation Matters was distributed throughout the university campus and graduation ceremonies. It received positive feedback from senior management, faculty staff and students and all 10,000 copies were distributed. This project not only enhanced my writing skills, but I gained a valuable insight into the design process and branding procedure at Leeds Met, which will no doubt will prove invaluable.
Brief – In October 2008 I was given the task of editing winter edition of Graduation Matters. I was required to include a variety of stories from across the faculties reflecting sport, education, research and partnerships as well strong images.
Objective – To produce the winter edition of Graduation Matters. It was required to be ready for print by the end of October in time for the November graduation ceremonies.
Task – I held a meeting with the Head of News & Media in order to discuss what should be included in Graduation Matters and set timeframes for completion and distribution. After the meeting I researched what similar Leeds Met publications looked like and then set about collating relevant stories and sourcing appropriate images for Graduation Matters.
At this stage I contacted the Leeds Met design team who followed my draft plans and produced several ‘mock ups’ of Graduation Matters. Some of the stories required shortening and new images had to be sourced to enhance the documents appearance.
The publication was then submitted at the weekly Leeds Met branding meeting for approval. The initial draft was returned with some minor amendments from the Vice-Chancellor. In consultation with the design team I then made the required changes and it was resubmitted and given approval the following week. After approval had been granted I contacted an external company to arrange for 10,000 copies to be printed. I then arranged for Carnegie Matters to be distributed throughout Headingley Campus, graduation and posted to Carnegie alumni.
Publication – Graduation Matters.
Results - Graduation Matters was distributed throughout the university campus and graduation ceremonies. It received positive feedback from senior management, faculty staff and students and all 10,000 copies were distributed. This project not only enhanced my writing skills, but I gained a valuable insight into the design process and branding procedure at Leeds Met, which will no doubt will prove invaluable.
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