Assessment Page - Graphic Design 1

1. Be able to develop and process creative ideas from initial sketches through to
finished printed resolutions.
This simply means that by the end of the module, I'd be able to be creative in my work; from the beginning all the way to the end process.

2. Demonstrate imaginative and creative responses to given projects.
For this module, I'm required to be imaginative and creative. The classes aim to help me in honing those skills and demonstrating them in my work.

3. Be able to undertake visual research to support their ideas.
My work needs research from time to time, and my research would help me in being able to better explain and visualize my ideas.

4. Recognise how their practices are pertinent to a wider cultural context.
It's essential that my work can be understood by people from various cultural backgrounds, even if my work conforms to my own culture - when people from other cultures can understand my work, the message I want to convey would be easy for them to grasp.

5. Be able to work safely and competently within a range of Graphic Design techniques
and practices.
This quite speaks for itself - safety first at all times. I might be required to handle materials or tools I probably have never even seen before in my work, and therefore safety (and knowing how to use them) are important.

6. Develop the use of these techniques within their own areas of study and interests.
My area of interest is animation, and through learning from this module, I'll be able to apply them in my animation classes too.

7. Work safely in studios and workshops with a knowledge and practical understanding of health and safety issues.
This is the same thing as point 5, but this stresses on safety most of all.

8. Work within a given time frame.
This module will have deadlines and I'm expected to meet them.

9. Contribute to group activities, i.e. seminars, critiques etc.
The module requires me to speak up and talk about topics relevant to the class, and be able to give critiques where needed.

For this part of Graphic Design 1, I believe I am much stronger in learning outcomes 1 and 3, as research is one of my stronger points. It's interesting to learn more about anything that relates to the projects that have been done, and the resulting research leaves me with a lot of options. I am weakest in learning outcomes 8 and 9 - I have troubles working under a time frame, and as I'm more comfortable actually working alone, I do have some trouble working in groups and giving critiques where needed. I realize I need to work on improving on 8, as I'll be working towards tight deadlines by the time I step into the industry - time management is very important!