The Raw Material

‘The Raw Material’ is an event organized and publicized for the BA (Hons) Design & Visual Arts pathway in Graphic Design course by three third year students Sarah, Laura and Tomm. The aim of the event is to help introduce second and third year students to the reality of graduating from the course in the summer and the challenges of finding a job within the Graphic Design industry.

Graduates of Stockport College have been asked to come and share their stories/journeys and provide advice to current students. It is an opportunity for students to ask questions, find out the highs, the lows ... and possibly the ugly, of the graphic design job hunt. Each graduate will give a brief presentation of what they have been up to. Then in small groups initiate an informal chat and discussion with the third year students. There will also be food and drink to add to the relaxed atmosphere for an evening of honesty; and who knows, possibly help make contacts within the industry as friends.

Stockport College thrives on getting students out into the industry and making connections, so what better of a way to do it than getting the students themselves to organize the event and ask graduates of the College to come and give something back.