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BA (Hons.) GRAPHIC DESIGN	LEVEL	04
Module Code	OUGD101
Module Title	DESIGN PRINCIPLES

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1. What practical skills have you developed through this module and how effectively do you think you have applied them? I have learnt a lot about research techniques this module... as was intended. I discovered ways to thoroughly look into things which I never knew about before and feel that it has really helped with the briefs that we were set. I've discovered the importance of the research part of the work, the briefs which we were set which allowed us a lot of time for research are some of my best work. It really does all tie in. I also am happy with the skills I've acquired in Photoshop and Illustrator. Especially in the last brief, I used them as best as I could and learnt a lot in the process. My skills are definitely a lot better at the end of this module than the start.
2. What approaches to/methods of problem solving have you developed and how have they informed your design development process?
I have developed my research methods a lot. I never knew about the different sorts (primary, secondary, quantitative and qualitative) and it has really helped when it comes to idea development having the back-up research to help. Particularly the 'collection 100' brief, over christmas I researched so much into my chosen topic that I knew exactly what I was talking about/ dealing with when it came to the rest of the brief.
3. What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on these? I think that, with the techniques i learnt in regards to photoshop and ilustrator, my skills have got to a level where I can actually produce work that's worthy of being seen. I was really happy with how the shoes came out at the end of the 'collection 100' brief. I intend to use these programmes a lot in future work. I also think that the time management session we had really helped me realize I needed to sort a few things out, particularly the task where we wrote down exactly what we did in a week... I realized I spend far too much time doing nothing/procrastinating. It really helped me get to grips with it.
4. What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these more fully?
I feel that my weaknesses this brief were definitely down to poor time management, and being ill and stuck for 2 weeks, it really put me behind and made me rush things, particularly my end result. Also the indecisiveness. I could not focus on one idea by the end of it and it really set me back. In a way, i think I may have had too many ideas... all conflicting. I will definitely be focusing on my time management next time, really prioritising the work I need to do.
5. Identify five things that you will do differently next time and what do you expect to gain from doing these?
1. Work out my time management. Prioritise properly. 2. Work as hard when first set a brief as at the end. 3. When doing group work, communicate the roles and input better. 4. Use a lot more primary research in my work. 5. Stay later in the studio. I feel that the days I stay until 7/8 o'clock I get a lot more done.
Are there any things we could have done differently that would have benefitted your progress? No. I feel this module was really well organized.
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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Attendance				x
Punctuality					x
Motivation			x
Commitment			x
Quantity of work produced			x
Quality of work produced					x
Contribution to the group			x
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