I wasn't expecting the best grade for this module as I wasn't the happiest with what I submitted, and I had to use an extension for the first time so I didn't feel very confident with my outcome. I'm surprisingly really happy with not just the grade but also the feedback, as it made me realise that I did do some things right throughout the module.
Things I did well:
Picked a relevant brief and enthusiastically engaged: I feel confident as I think that I've done that again for 505. My brief feels relevant to me and I'm having fun responding to it.
Solid evidence of in depth research: I can agree with this because I do really enjoy the research stage of a brief, it's one of my favourite parts of a module. I like that it's very open and there's little pressure - it's full of ideas and new thoughts. I also always make sure to evidence all of my research clearly on my blog.
Good evidence of development: I was happy to see that Pete though I had good development as I was doubting it myself. I often have the struggle of not exploring enough ideas but that's something to improve. As for development, I do think that I use my ideas and research to carry stretch out an idea, maybe just not enough. I do appreciate though how Pete has acknowledged 'good evidence' of development as I do tend to blog a lot, and sometimes I think maybe too much.
Things to improve:
More varied experimentation at earlier stages: I know that I really need to do this as it's my feedback for every single module. I just struggle with really exploring more than one idea as I get to focused on the one that I like the most. In terms of Glad Print, I've got an avenue that I like and want to go down, and I'm struggling with coming up with different routes to explore. I think that comes from a mixture of limited feedback and my own way of working.
Final details: I thought that this comment was a little bit nit-picky but I do completely understand, and even learnt something from it. I wasn't sure whether to include a digital version of my poster on the client presentation or a mock-up, and now know which is more appropriate. At the later stages of a module, especially this one, I tend to ignore little details like that and think about them less. I'll ensure that for this one keep my momentum up until the submission.
Push ideas further and take risks: I know that this is something I struggle with and I'm struggling with it right now with the current module. I've really been trying to push myself but I do struggle with momentum. I think that a couple of weeks ago I was doing great at bashing out a lot of zines and pushing my ideas, as I would think of something and tell myself to just get on with it and do it. I struggle with keeping that up, though, and recently have been lack-lustre at even producing work. I think the key to it all is just to keep up my momentum and keep going.
Consider how you might extend the creative opportunities with a brief: This one I do feel confident about as I'm already thinking about this with Glad Print. Because it's such a relevant brief to me, I've already stated how I want to continue it past the submission, as I think it would just be so fun to do. My plans for a social media page excite me and I know that it's something I can turn into a side-project and carry on doing. In terms of all briefs, though, I'm definfately going to start questioning the longevity and how they can go further past the deadline.
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