Thursday, 14 February 2019

End of Module Evaluation

Looking back at this briefs and the tasks set, I believe I have delivered what was asked of me in terms of producing a new visual identity for Skylights, a new visual identity for SAR Architects and a branded exhibition and exhibition idea collaboration with Josh Roberts.

I found this brief manageable. I feel like I managed my time well and completed it sooner than expected.  Ideas generation was quite easy and I had a clear vision in mind from quite early on as to what I wanted to produce in terms of my Skylights band visual identity. Ideas wise I feel I had plenty of ideas to come up with various concepts relatively quickly as the issues of a visual identity was a common factor across all briefs. My research stood me in good stead to kick on and develop a solid idea. My research for both Studio brief one and two allowed me to gather a lot of ideas and I had a large amount of material I could use for inspiration.  

The tutors have been around and are always available for advice when needed. They have been helpful and have given me ideas when needed which have helped me further develop my work. It was easy to ask for advice on what works best, and the presentation of my first live brief helped me further my ideas also.

I feel the workload has started to feel a lot again due to the number of briefs we’re currently working on at once, it can be quite difficult to almost juggle all the briefs at once, especially when certain modules expect relatively extensive portions of work during important and often stressful deadline periods for other modules. There is a lot of work on at once to be able to concentrate enough time for everything evenly, meaning some modules may get less attention to make sure the module with fastest approaching deadline is up to scratch. There isn’t enough time when other briefs are pushed heavily.

I feel my time management across the whole module was good. I didn’t not agree with having a time management workshop that demonstrated a 3/4/5 week plan sprung upon us a week before an important deadline. I feel like the content of the workshop would have been much more beneficial if given or offered to us at a time where we didn’t have a looming deadline or a large number of modules on at once, I feel like the way it was given to us meant it was frankly a waste of time and was not a good management of my time. I also feel employability fortnight was a waste of everybody’s time that could have been spent making sure all modules are up to speed or developing this module to ensure a much better outcome. Again, I feel like if the fortnight was given to us at a calmer period of the year then it would and could be beneficial and more students would take part and listen to the content, but when students are worried about getting behind, a fortnight of workshops that don’t relate to our current coursework work in any way is not a smart use of our time.

If I was to visit this project again I would be better prepared with time management. Despite feeling positive about how I managed my time I always aim to improve this. I would also make sure I’m consistently blogging as I feel this is one of things I need to improve upon the most. I would give myself more time to experiment with my ideas, maybe allow myself to take more risks with more time to correct or improve anything. Even though I’m happy with my outcomes, Giving myself more time to experiment with my ideas more for both briefs would result in better outcomes. Although I’m very happy with my outcomes it’s always good to improve upon that and gather even more research to be able to develop more ideas and produce better outcomes.

I feel with this brief I’ve been able to develop my work and develop my own personal style more, which I believe I am beginning to find.

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