OUGD406 (Studio Brief 4) Content research

Now that I have decided on the format of my response (a handy booklet) I need to finalise the content. I have already decided that my booklet needs to cover the main issues first year students have when joining Leeds College of Art.

Because many students struggle to get used to cooking for themselves for the first time, I have decided it will be useful to include simple recipes and how to cook them within my useful guide for first year students. I will cover a recipe for both none vegetarian and vegetarian. I have decided to include a recipe for home made burgers, and vegetarian curry. 

Burger recipe:

• 500g mince
• small onion
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp hp sauce
• 1 tsp mixed herbs
• 4 bread buns
• salad
• cheese
• ketchup

How to cook:

1. finely chop the onion then put the mince into a large bowl and mix the onion and egg. Add the sauce.
2. pre-heat the girl for 5 minutes. When heated shape the mixture into 4 blobs (try to compress tightly) then place under the grill
3. grill for 3 minutes on this side, then turn over and cook for a further 2 minutes
4. check the burgers are cooked by seeing if the inside is still pink, if so cook for a further minute
5. slice buns in half and the burgers are now ready to serve once chosen filling has been added.

Vegetarian pasta recipe:

Ingredients:

• olive oil
• cumin seeds
• 1 onion
• sweetcorn
• pasta
• pasta sauce
• salt
• pepper
• grated cheese

How to cook:

1. boil the pasta in the pan, add spoon of salt and olive oil
2. in another pan reheat some oil and add a level spoon of cumin seeds and the onions
3. when the onions go brown add the sweetcorn, then the pasta sauce not long after the sweetcorn
4. add spoon of salt and pepper, stir on a low heat 
5. now add the pasta to sauce once drained
6. stir the pasta and sauce together and leave on a low heat so excess water evaporates
7. add cheese, the pasta is now ready to serve

Source: www.studentrecipes.com 

I also want to include a spread on healthy foods, it is important for students to eat healthily. I will do this by listing a few of the super foods available that will not cost too much when on a student budget. 

Broccoli - broccoli is one of the main super foods, it contains antioxidants and vitamin C but it its also a good source of folate

Bananas - they are slightly higher in energy than other fruits

Cranberries - High in vitamin C 

Oranges - are a great source of vitamin C, citrus fruits can protect against heart disease and strokes.

One of the other main issues raised by students was finding their way to college. Most students live at liberty park, therefore I have made this section specifically for the students travelling from liberty park to the college. 

Finding your way:

1. turn left out of liberty park and walk to the top of the road
2. next cross the road and head towards woodhouse house
3. follow the road and stick to the left and continue
4. next take a right turn through the university of leeds, turn right and follow the main pathway in the centre
5. head towards the sets of stairs visible and continue to walk under the tunnels
6. now turn right at blenheim terrace
7. you've now reached the college

These simple directions will help first year students find their way to college during the first week until they get used to the walk. I will accompany these directions with a small map on the opposing page of the booklet.

Time management was another key element when conducting my primary research. I will include a timetable for the student to try and manage their time more effectively.