Theory and Context Term Two (application letter)

For this project there is a choice between three briefs all of which are different and allow for aims and objectives to help the community. As part of this unit I had to write an application letter for the project I wanted to do. Here it is;

Claire Barber                                                                                       Evangeline Beatrix McNichol

University of Huddersfield                                                                  e.b.mcnichol@hotmail.co.uk

                                                                                                                         16^th February 2014

Dear Mrs Barber,

I am writing to you to apply to do one of the community briefs available to me in my Theory and Context module.

First choice: Archival Interventions project (Lee Mills)

Second choice: Textile Thinking project (Penistone Line)

Third choice: Innovations in Giving (Home Started Pack)

My first choice is the Archival Interventions project (Lee Mills) I am interested in the brief although knitting and crochet is not my primary specialism. I am fond of both knitting and crochet and when I get the time I enjoy working on my own knitting and crochet projects. In addition to this I have some experience in archiving; this took place during some of my past work experience when I was given the task to archive past exam papers in subject and date order. I also had the task of reorganising various storage spaces and stock. I think I would be effective on this project because I am able to work efficiently on my own for long periods of time and I am self-motivated. I also have some experience in designing posters for promotion and I have proficient skills on Photoshop, which I could use to promoting Lee Mills and getting it some more attention. I think working on this project would help me to build my independence and I think I could do well on this project because I am a logical thinker and can organise consistently. I am really interested in learning about how archives work as I am considering applying to museums and galleries for my placement year.

My second choice is the Textile Thinking project (Penistone Line) I was attracted to this brief because I enjoy working with children and I think I could bring some professionalism to this project due to having experience of working with children before; this took place when I was a teaching assistant at a drama school, my specialism was mentoring the younger students, (ages 5-7) getting them to perform and helping them to build their confidence. With research, planning and regular communication with contacts I believe I could contribute some effective ideas for this project. I am also curious about the possibility of developing my own work for the Penistone Line, especially with Le tour France approaching, I can see this would be a good opportunity for me to get my work seen by a large amount of people.    

    

My specialisms are embroidery and contemporary practitioner; I tend to take a textile art approach though lately I am also interested in functional pieces as well, which may be a useful interest for the Lee Mills brief as I believe it will include functional and non-functional pieces. Although embroidery is my primary specialism I am also inspired by other specialisms, and I find it an exciting prospect to possibly have the opportunity to explore them too.  

Thank you for considering my application,

 Yours sincerely

Evangeline B McNichol