Evaluation
for Module OUGD501
What
skills have you developed through this module and how effectively do you think
you have applied them?
The main skill I have learned during this module is putting my research
and essay into a design. I feel that my essay and publication go hand in hand
and work perfectly together. Trying to find a connection between the written
work and the design side is always a challenge, one I feel I have accomplished.
One thing I have gained is my skills on is Illustrator, being able to use the
program confidently has shown in
my work. When comparing to last years COP publication I spent ages
production vector shapes, this is something I can quickly and confidently do
now.
What
approaches to methods of design production have you developed and how have they
informed your design development process?
After the essay was complete, I had to think what it was I was going to
do. I wasn’t sure I wanted to stick with panopticism but after some research I
realised this was the best idea to run with. Considering my essay had a lot of
useful information inside I felt very comfortable. However, I ended up
researching heaps more, I had to look into the facts and figures of my chosen
subject. In terms of design development I worked out early on that I wanted go
with a booklet as this was the best way of conceiving all of my information. I
began looking into icons and info-graphics. I knew this would be the best way
of making my booklet understood by any reader. The info-graphics and icons also
made the book more visually pleasing and easy to read.
What
strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on
these?
I believe the main strength I have discovered in this module is editorial
work. Editorial has been a type of design I have loved doing and coming back
to. The format always stays the same though so next time I intend to create
more interesting formats to create more interesting work. That and working with
layout, always really enjoy finding different ways of filling a page.
My printed version of my final publication I am not satisfied with;
because I left it too late this meant I couldn’t get it professionally printed
from Issuu. I wanted to print from Issuu because they specialize in printing
books and your guaranteed a good outcome. I had to print in college and because
of the busy digital print room decided it best to print on my own stock in the
studios. This was easier said than done and after many attempts the publication
was either the wrong format or the ink didn’t agree with the stock. It was then
I decided to queue for a long time outside digital print. After all that, I
managed to print on matt which was then laminated. The pages where too thick
and this resulted in the pages not working well together. Binding was a
nightmare too. I could have saved time
and money by getting it printed properly. I guess this comes down to my time
management, I must make it a main priority of mine to know exactly how, where
and when I am going to print my work.
Identify
things that you will do differently next time and what do you expect to gain
from doing these?
· Time
management, from the above you can see where I am coming from.
· In terms of my
essay: work on it over a long period of time, my first draft was rushed and
half finished, this meant over the Easter break I spent a very long time on it.
· Book print
slots in advance, such a standard thing to do yet I’m always too late, this
means I will be able to make my work look professional once printed.
· Get my work
crited more! I got my work crited quite a lot this time round and it really
helped, next time I want to get it crited even more for better outcomes.
· Make more
design sheets: This way I can get what is in my head out on to paper and by
doing this everything will be much clearer.
Out of FIVE
Attendance :
5
Punctuality :
4
Motivation :
4
Commitment : 4
Quality of Work Produced :
3
Quantity of Work Produced : 3
Contribution to the Group :
5
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