Visual language; end of module self-evaluation.

What skills have you developed through this module and how effectively do you think you have applied them? 
I've developed a wide range of skills throughout this module but one of the main ones has been hand crafting my work and finding a style I like. This has been used effectively in a few of my projects and given them a unique edge. I've also developed group work skills because quite a few of the tasks involved working with other people, which is something I don't always enjoy.

What approaches to/methods of research have you developed and how have they informed your design development process? 
I've gathered a mixture of primary and secondary research that has been used in developing my ideas. Some of the primary information i've gathered has been used in my final outcomes. The secondary research gave me inspiration for some of my ideas.

What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on these? 
Hand crafted work is definitely a strength because it means my work is unique and I can create my own style. I will capitalise on this by using the hand crafting technique in other projects where it can become relevant.

What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these more fully?
I feel as though I didn't maybe take as much time as I could have on the 'what is a line' project. I found it quite difficult to get into this project and didn't seem to have a definite idea of what I was doing throughout. The body of work could be a lot greater if i was to look back on it. In future I could possibly look at changing my whole idea to something i'm more sure of.

Identify five things that you will do differently next time and what do you expect to gain from doing these? 
1. Spend more time on certain projects
I'll feel more positive about this work and the outcomes will more than likely be better.

2. Change my idea if i'm unsure of the original
I'll enjoy the project more and feel more motivated to do it.

3. Research more
My ideas will be more informed and have things to back them up.

4. Blog regularly
I won't forget anything and can look back on it when working on projects. I'll also be more organised.

5. Use different techniques
My work will become more interesting and i'll possibly even find my style.

Visual language; photography workshop.

Visual language; what is a line?

Journal style final outcome.

Visual language; photography workshop.

Here I have explored framing, colour and lighting throughout all of my images. Many of the images are of the cadbury tin but they are all different through the techniques I have used. I also feel they work well as a series because of these techniques. I chose yellow because this is an opposite colour to purple and the contrast looks visually interesting. Using studio lighting has given these images a professional look and an overall pleasing finish. 

Visual language; book fair.

These are my ten final books. My original design idea did not include the blue smudges on the page but I felt this made it look better because it was quite plain without. Using a simplistic range of fonts I think I have created a visually interesting hotdog fold book and having it handmade gives the book more value in the sense that there only will ever be ten unless I decide to create more. Although I took a very literal approach to this project with my subject being '3' i'm pleased with the outcome. In future I need to not under estimate the time it takes to make simple things by hand, I have however, enjoyed this project. 

Visual language; book fair crit.

Half way through the book making progress we were split into groups to have small crits just to make sure our ideas for the books were working. The four things we had to focus on were format, stock, interactiveness and text/image. I got my own feedback for each of these things. 

Format; the format is really simplistic and the poster idea on the back works really well and looks good. Stock; Watercolour paper would be suitable seeing as the books will be handmade and this needs to be tested. Interactive; the pink and blue colour scheme interacts well with the stock i've chosen. Text/image; the line drawing for the inside of the book is preferred but the poster works well as a mixture of two techniques. The typographic route is also successful.