Curriculum Vitae for Lindsay Alison Cameron Swan

Education and qualifications

2011 to Present.               Manchester Metropolian University
                                                 BA hons. Textiles In Practice (3 year course)

2009 to 2011.                       Cardinal Newman College
                                                 AS level Geography Grade C
                                                 A level Maths Grade C
                                                 BTEC Nation Certificate in Art in Design Grade Double Distinction.

2005 to 2009                       Fulwood High School and Arts College
                                                 12 GCSE’s, including Maths and English, grades achieved A*-B.
                                                 (Achieved Grade A in GCSE Art and Design.)

Personal Achievements
Won two competitions to design stained glass windows (approx. 14ft x 9ft) for Cardinal Newman College in my second year of study.

Link to blog: http://107-032-2722.blogspot.co.uk/2011_01_01_archive.html

Personal Statement

Throughout my levels of study I have found myself naturally narrowing my interest of work towards textiles. At college level my skills were basic but I enjoyed working within the realms of textiles, using embroidery and fabric manipulation to create embellishment and texture. Being given the opportunity to study Textiles in Practice at Manchester has allowed me to build upon these skills whilst learning new areas within this creative study. I am excited by mixed media pieces of work that combine a variation of techniques and processes allowing me to create original, innovative designs with a strong sense of depth. Before knowing that textiles was something I would seriously consider for my future career, I have always had a strong interest in Interior decoration. I do not see myself being an artist but more a designer in industry.  I want to be involved in creating designs that can be experienced by everyone every day, using it, feeling it and living it. I am confident that the strong business links available to me in my time of study will provide the possibility of quality work placements encouraging me to learn the industry in preparation for the opportunities beyond degree level.

References

 Kate Egan                                                                                    Hannah Murphy

 Programme Leader  BA Hons Textiles in Practice                Art & Design Department
 Cavendish Building Room 112                                                Cardinal Newman College
 Manchester Metropolitan University                                    Larkhill Road
 Manchester                                                                                Preston
 M15 6BR                                                                                     PR1 4HD
 0161 247 6908                                                                           01772 460181
 k.egan@mmu.ac.uk