OUGD603 - Extended Practice - LCA 170 Years - Concept Research

For the conceptual aspect of research for the design brief I partook in some specific research regarding the history of Leeds and more specifically the history of Leeds over the last 170, relating to how long Leeds College of Art has been open.

During this research I identified the fact that although Leeds as a city in relation to LCA can be viewed as a artistic/creative city its roots lie very heavily within industrialism withi its historical past. Through the research it was discovered that in 2016 along side it being the 170 year anniversery of LCA it was also going to be the 170th year anniversary of the Train Station on the site that it is still on today. This fact will act as the initial point of conceptual research for this design brief.

Due to the revelation outlined in this conceptual research working perfectly appropriately for the design brief the decision was made that the artwork would feature design that pays influence to the heritage of both the creative and industrial history of Leeds.

Focussing on creating a peice of artwork of which is informed by this fact, and ensuring that the conceptual backing is reflected within the design.

The next stage of the research process will be to look at and identity a number of different train types used on northern lines within the last 170 years for use within the design project.