In September I made a list of 10 things I want to achieve this year. I looked back at this list a couple of months ago, and was happy with my progress, but now the year is almost over, and I am preparing for my PPD presentation I am going to evaluate how much I have achieved, and also things I want to achieve next year.
Old Targets
1. To improve confidence for talking in front of large groups
- I am still a bit nervous when talking on my own, but feel better about presenting group work to a large group. I have had lots of experience of talking in front of lots of people in crits and presentations, and find it easier the more confident I feel about my work.
2. To learn how to use software other than Photo shop
- I have learnt how to use lots of different software this year, which is a big achievement as I started the year with only limited knowledge of photo shop. I'm not an expert with all of it and may need to ask help with the technicians for a refresh. However, I now feel confident with Photo shop, Illustrator and In design and completing the briefs for these inductions.
3. To experiment with print and other relevant areas I don't know much about
- I have had inductions in screen printing at Vernon street and here at Blenheim so I now feel like I know what I am doing however I haven't actually put these new skills to use yet
4. To learn to print on different sizes and different materials instead of what I am used to
- I've printed in digital print where possible, printing on a range of sizes up to A1, on different materials such as gloss, matte, tracing paper and more. I've learnt how much a good quality stock can improve a final piece, and how important presentation is.
5. To be organised and update my blog regularly
- I feel I have really achieved this target as I update my blog almost daily and feel I am organised with my work by keeping good time management, especially after the time management sessions earlier on in the year. I now make lists of what I need to do, and stay at college later when I need to.
6. To be more selective about my research to help aid my briefs
- I think I am looking at more relevant research that I did on my previous courses and annotating it to explain how it helps. But I think I need to make it more obvious how it links in to my design practice work.
7. To explore areas of graphic design I haven't previously given much time to as they were not my favourites
- Previously I was most interested in illustration, which still remains my favourite, but I also have really enjoyed learning about all the different areas, which I didn't know much about, from typography to moving image and more. I have really enjoyed all the type and grid work and this is something I'd like to make good use of in the future.
8. To improve presentation of final pieces
- By printing in digital print and choosing good stock, I feel I have improved the presentation of final pieces. Also by just taking more time to be accurate and using things such as a bone folder when folding work have improved presentation. I think I could still improve by making things a bit more interesting with book binding and screen printing and other techniques.
9. To make sure every project is unique and I am constantly trying new things
- I think I now have better concepts than at the beginning of the year, and especially after learning about primary and secondary quantitative and qualitative research, I feel that I am now more aware of what I should consider before starting a project to ensure that I'm not just doing something that has already been done many times before.
10. To work as hard out of college on my work as in college
- I have found this difficult as I don't have a mac, but hope to invest in one soon. To get around this problem, I make good use of the mac suites at college and stay late or come in on a Saturday when needed.
New Targets
1. To take advantage of the printing facilities, such as screen printing
2. To not be lazy and use the resources at Vernon street
3. To be able to ask for help when I need it
4. To create a moving image and learn how to use the required software
5. To put in to use the new skills I have learnt in inductions
6. To use initiative and take it upon myself to learn and try new things that what we have been told to
7. To feel more confident and proud about my work, and enter competitions or try to get some freelance work
8. To get the most out of every day at college by arriving early and staying late
9. To update my design context blog more regularly and make sure there is a link between the work I am putting on there and my design practice work
10. To make my briefs 'live' and actually usable and useful
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