Self Evaluation

OUGD403 - Self Evaluation

Overall, I'm happy with how the first module has progressed and how I have developed. The content has been very relevant to the module, which has allowed me to increase my knowledge on typography, its anatomy and how to appropriately manipulate and apply it. My skills with digital software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop have been refined and improved to match the demands of the projects, thanks to them being readily accessible for use and through inductions. As a result of the structure of each project, my process of design development has become more streamlined and efficient and regular research has enhanced my contextual awareness of graphic design.

It's hard to say whether I have fulfilled my full learning potential in this module, in any creative process there is never a definitive end point and work can always be improved and refined. I think as the module has progressed, my work ethic and time management have improved so in my opinion, my work at the start of the project did not reflect my full potential as I was still adjusting to the course and managing my time, however my work towards the end of the course, especially studio brief 3, is a reflection of what I can do when I apply myself more.

If I had to identify areas for improvement to consider when undergoing the next project, they would be:

Blogging - In total I've written a fair amount of blog posts this project which I think cover the vast majority of what I've done. However I think if I get into more of a routine of daily blogging, I can not only suitably document my project development, but also demonstrate a larger contextual and cultural awareness with more blog posts about research and general examples of anything creative or design based that I encounter.

Processes and Materials -  While I think the level and depth of the visual development I carry out for each project has improved, In my next project I think I need to employ a larger range of materials and processes during the initial ideas and design development phases of my project, in order to fully explore every option and direction I could take.