I have always been interested in Graphic Design and have never considered anything else as a career. Once at High school I chose the course as an option at GCSE level. For my GCSE I came away with a 100% mark in my course work and an A* for my exam, the highest overall grade seen at the school.I am hoping to do Graphic Design at Uni. whilst still living at home. This will allow me to focus on my studies, without distraction. Even before college I spent my time voluntarily designing graphics for web sites. At first it was just a one off logo for a friend, but this has turned into doing three complete web sites. This developed my skills in using Photoshop, Pagemaker, Illustrator, Macromedia Flash & Dreamweaver and other web orientated graphics tools. As I have come through college, I have found that, as a career, I would like to go into advertising, or Creative Digital Design. I find I enjoy the design of posters, CD/book covers, technical diagrams, using computers and other interactive technology. Out of college, I have a part-time job at a cycle shop and also a job at a hotel, working in the kitchen. Here I am hoping to start my NVQ in Health and Safety, this will be the first step in training to be a part-time chef. I have also worked previously in a range of part-time jobs, including a full-time summer job at a camping suppliers. At home, I like to spend my time socialising, riding mountain bikes, competitively building/racing radio controlled cars, playing football/basketball, and riding motorbikes; I have just finished restoring a Suzuki Bandit. I also take an interest in composing dance music using computers, CD's and Vinyl.