OUGD103 End of Module Evaluation

OUGD103 End of Module Evaluation

BA (Hons.) GRAPHIC DESIGN - LEVEL 4 

Module Code - OUGD103

Module Title – Design Practice 1

End of Module Self Evaluation

Name - Mitch Weaver

Blog - http://m-weaver1013.blogspot.com/

1.  What skills have you developed through this module and how effectively do you think you have applied them?

Throughout this module I have felt I've be able to deal with more open briefs in the sense I was able to creatively come up with ideas and approach them with design. My software skills and knowledge (InDeisgn, Illustrator) have improved greatly as I was able to finally put them into practice without worrying about what I was actually doing. 

2. What approaches to/methods of research have you developed and how have they informed your design development process?  

Generally, collecting research can always be developed. But actually putting the time in to achieve this and effectively gather information is something I can always work on. Without having research now, I don't think it would be possible to create design work relating to a brief. 

3. What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on these?  

This module has allowed to be focus more on the typography side of design. Thinking about layout, picas, scale, width, and implementing them onto design work has seemed to work more effectively than any module before.

4. What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these more fully? 

The fact everything can be better. I've noticed this a lot more this module. A 'final outcome' isn't necessarily the end all of the brief, it's just what I was able to achieve in a certain amount of time. This is something I will continue to work on, getting the most out of my time and effectively applying it to design.

5. Identify five things that you will do differently next time and what do you expect to gain from doing these? 

- Research everything I can.
- Produce a set of outcomes, which I can then select from.
- Keep on top of my work. Always get behind and have to rush most things.
- Work out a plan for each project. Make it easier for myself.
- Focus on effectively putting Illustration in my design work. I will achieve this.

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

	1	2	3	4	5
Attendance				x
Punctuality				X
Motivation			X
Commitment				x
Quantity of work produced			X
Quality of work produced			x
Contribution to the group			x