BA (Hons.) GRAPHIC DESIGN
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LEVEL
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05
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Module Code
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OUGD201
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Module Title
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DESIGN PRODUCTION -
PRINT
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END
OF MODULE SELF-EVALUATION
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NAME
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BLOG. ADDRESS
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1. What
skills have you developed through this module and how effectively do you
think you have applied them?
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My researching skills have definitely been improved
after this module. I wouldn’t say that I applied this as effectively as I could
have, given the time that we had and so improved time management would
definitely benefit my design.
After the type workshops, my knowledge of the
application of type has been improved. It was helpful in the sense that I
have a better understanding when it comes to using type in my designs. I feel
a lot more comfortable, however, it also showed that there’s still a lot more
I need to know.
The key skill that I’ve developed through this module
is the ability to use print to aid the appearance of my designs. I feel a lot
more comfortable having the knowledge that I do, however, I need to apply
this knowledge more in order to take it to it’s full potential.
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2. What approaches to/methods of design production
have you developed and how have they informed your design development
process?
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Design sheets really helped me develop my ideas within
this module. A problem I’ve had in the past is that I try jumping straight
into my designs without actually illustrating ideas on design sheets, in
particular with the 150 logo designs.
I found a simple ‘to do’ list really useful within
this module as it helped me organise my time that bit better throughout the
design process.
I tried not to dwell on ideas/designs that weren’t
working and instead took a change of direction or developed them into
something else that would be more appropriate.
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3. What strengths can you identify in your work and
how have/will you capitalise on these?
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I’d say my main strength within this design process
would be how my ideas developed as I found I had a wider range of designs
because of it. Another strength would be the application of type & layout
as I’ve been more experimental with my designs compared to previous modules.
I definitely experimented with colour more then I have before in other briefs
and after looking at the poster designs I think it benefited me.
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4. What weaknesses can you identify in your work and
how will you address these in the future?
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Although I feel like I made my research more specific
to the brief compared to before, I still feel like I could have done more of
it because it would benefit my design process that bit more. With the time I
had, I definitely think I should have been more experimental with stock as it
would’ve been beneficial to my designs, especially with an improved knowledge
of print. After looking back at the module I think my application of image
could be improved but that’s something that will get better with the Image
module next term.
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5. Identify five things that you will do differently
next time and what do you expect to gain from doing these?
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Using the studio space to it’s full potential is
something that I need to work on as it will definitely aid my design process.
My time management needs improving. If I can use the
time available in a more effective way then the modules and briefs can be
taken to a better standard. Organising myself is something I’m continuously
trying to improve.
I need to use the facilities available to me in the
college. This module I used the laminator to experiment with foiling and it
made me think about all the different finishes/print methods there are to
play with.
Next time I aim to have a lot more hand-drawn design
ideas, so keeping a sketchbook on me will hopefully help me to achieve this.
Developing my design context as I go along would prove
to be really helpful to me and my designs as I’d be more aware of the designs
that are out there.
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6.How would you grade yourself on the following areas:
(please indicate using an ‘x’)
5= excellent, 4 = very good, 3 = good, 2 = average, 1
= poor
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Attendance
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x
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Punctuality
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x
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Motivation
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x
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Commitment
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x
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Quantity of work produced
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x
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Quality of work produced
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x
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Contribution to the group
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x
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The evaluation of your work is an important part of
the assessment criteria and represents a percentage of the overall grade. It
is essential that you give yourself enough time to complete your written
evaluation fully and with appropriate depth and level of self-reflection. If
you have any questions relating to the self evaluation process speak to a
member of staff as soon as possible.
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