OUIL405 - End of Module Evaluation

I have learnt that research really does help organise your ideas, without strong research I began getting lost and metaphorically treading water. I find it hard when this happens but by writing lists and visualising how my book might look helped me get back on track. I think this is a good way to manage this when previously I haven’t been able to get my head back into it, leading to weak final pieces and little development.

I think I have developed my use of pencil. When I first started the course I was incredibly set on only drawing in pen because I felt that was all I was good at. As I’ve opened my brain a bit more I’ve realised that using different media is changing my practice for the better, as well as making me more versatile as an illustrator, it also FEELS REALLY GOOD TO ENJOY MAKING IMAGES. I’ve also developed a better understanding of form and anatomy (roughly). I was told to try roughly draw the skeleton first to make sure everything looked more natural. I can’t even explain how much stronger this made my images, rather than arms that are too long or legs bent slightly wrong, my sketches actually began to make sense.

I think my strengths are in composition, as I usually work out compositions in Photoshop first I have developed an understanding that allows me to work out what would be best. Although they don’t always work I feel I’m good at adapting them to make stronger images. Areas I need to develop however is my development work. Even though I'm trying not to stick to one idea and sketch more I still find myself not exploring other possibilities well. Possibly in the next brief I will try focus less on the final piece (put it on the back burner) and really try develop my concept work and try exercises to make me think and explore alternative ideas more.

Five things I will do differently:

• Keep up to date with blogging (something I have done better in this module than OUIL403 but I could definitely be better at it)
• Attend life drawing classes, I found I need to develop my understand of different poses, I'm ok at drawing stationary figures but not much else!
• Get myself into the illustration mindset and try not let personal issues and my ridiculous brain get in the way of the course. Leave my baggage at the door so to speak.
• Develop my concepts more to make my work stronger, explore more possibilities. Try stick to grids and force myself to fill the paper.
• Continue to develop my exploration of media, I want to try sewing or embroidered illustration in the next project.

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
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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.