PPP - OUGD402 - Module Evaluation

Module Evaluation 

During this module, it has been really useful to listen to guest speakers to see how they present and what type of work they produce. This has given me a better insight into the range of ways you can go into the industry, whether this be part of an established studio or setting up myself. When listening to the professionals it was also reassuring to see that they found it just as difficult as us to present, but people are usually very understanding when listening to you.   

  

Throughout the year, it has been made clear that you don’t necessarily have to become a graphic designer, instead as creatives we can apply our skills to anything if we want. This has been quite a fresh outlook which has been reassuring, especially when I am still working out what I want to do.

In terms of presenting I found it particularly useful to have tasks that built us up to the final presentation, as this made the process easier and I had a better understanding of what worked. Also, these tasks allowed me to better understand aspects of my process which ultimately helped me to present how I had developed over the year. When putting together a presentation I have found that having a structure by combining themes and using title pages allows the presentation to flow better and makes it easier to talk alongside. I have found that having full spread images and minimal text engages the viewer and the use of self-branding within the presentation helps to emphasis you as a creative. Having notes particularly for the last presentation, which was much longer helped me to keep track of where I was, however, because I had these it also meant that it was easier to look down at them, which affected my projection and eye contact with the listeners.

The self-branding project was initially very difficult as it was hard to pinpoint what I wanted to be known for especially when I am still unsure what I do or want to do. It was also difficult to create something that made you stand out without feeling awkward and to be objective about something so close to you. Once I found that I had an idea it was best to just go with I, rather than overthink whether it was the best way to represent me. By picking one point it allowed me to better focus how I was going to portray the idea.  Through the project, I discovered how for me process, technique and materials are particularly important to my practice and that learning new approaches to work excites me.

Next year I want to free up time to visit more things outside college and do my own projects, as well as working more three dimensionally. The summer will allow me more freedom to explore things that I am interested in whilst also maintaining my design skills.