OUGD201 Self evaluation

BA (Hons.) GRAPHIC DESIGN		LEVEL	05
Module Code	OUGD201
Module Title	DESIGN PRODUCTION - PRINT

END OF MODULE SELF-EVALUATION

NAME

Chloe Wilkinson

BLOG. ADDRESS

http://c-wilkinson1013.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 progressed and learnt an incredible amount, skills wise, I have built on my software knowledge. The mac suite sessions have taught me how to manage colour modes on indesign, photoshop and illustrator.  I have also learnt through the demands of the briefs, how to organise files with the final intention of print. My researching for this module is also something I am beginning to really develop, especially for the manual brief, learning how to use issu has also been developed, this will aid my blogging as it is a great way to show development and trials without posting lots of images on blogger. Ensuring my blog is more effective and concise.
2. What approaches to/methods of design production have you developed and how have they informed your design development process?
I have become more aware of how design can be limited but also hugely improved with the knowledge of print processes. The knowledge we have learnt in this module has allowed me to explore just a small amount of the possible outcomes such as die cutting, foiling and this I believe has improved my work as a designer. Becoming aware of processes will inform and improve my work, but also realising that there is a whole different side of graphic design is very exciting.
3. What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on these?
The strengths within my work surprise me, I have learnt so much and with regards to final outcomes, they are at such a better level. With the knowledge in print processes, it will help inform me throughout my career and I will capitalise on these due to, hopefully, much better executed final outcomes. Another strength is my note taking for this module, I have used the same notebook religiously, this has allowed me to keep all notes organised and a great resource for future referencing. As we don’t usually get anything repeated so it is definitely a shame to miss out. My attendance for this module is infinitely better than last year too, I was unaware last year of how days off were decreasing my attendance percentage and this lead to some doubt in my commitment, this year I have prioritised on top of everything I am involved in. This is a strength, realising that 3 years here will go so fast has made me make the most of all opportunities. I am going to make the most of the facilities, starting with an induction with the laser cutter first week back after Christmas.
4. What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these in the future? Currently I think that my weaknesses within my work is the limited knowledge of typography. As I am really excited to learn more about this, I can’t wait for the typography chosen module after Christmas, this will hopefully help me address these issues, along with my intention to continue to increase my knowledge from outside reading. I also really enjoyed touching on layout in this project, despite the zine layout not being as well executed as I’d have liked, it is definitely something I enjoy, but I realise that I am quite uninformed so I also plan to increase this knowledge and blog this research too.
5. Identify five things that you will do differently next time and what do you expect to gain from doing these?
BLOG MORE REGULARLY-  A common problem with my work, after the long summer break, I forgot the pain of trying to blog too much work in such a small amount of time. Despite not blogging enough, or frequently enough, I have definitely improved in both quality and quantity of blogging from first year. Increase outside research – learn more from relevant research from the library and publications, the books I did do and out Attend all visiting professional talks on the Friday- invaluable advice from professionals is not worth missing out on. Anticipate designs and sometimes pay for more experimental printing in the printing dungeon. It would give a more interesting range of outcomes and especially for final outcomes, look and definitely feel better. Despite staying till 9pm very regularly, I want to increase this, and from the beginning of the projects stay till at least 7pm each day. This will not only increase my workload and hopefully improve my blogging, but will also force me to work through moments when I don’t have any ideas.
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
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.