Conclussion

To conclude this project i have explored new formats such as flick books and have found that i am not very good at things like this as my ideas are too ambitious and thus meant it didn't work. Looking back i wish i kept my idea simple from the start along with being more 'into' the ideas i was having from the start.

Through this module i feel like i went off the idea of graphic design and put alot of doubt in my own work and then thought it wasn't worth doing so wouldn't save or carry on with ideas with the hope of starting again the next day.

I wish i could start this project again as i feel i would pursue a whole new idea and stay clear away from things like flick books but i have learnt that sometimes forgotten medias are perhaps forgotten for a reason.

I have shamed myself with this module and feel like it has been quite a waste which is an eye opener as from this point on i am going to dedicate a lot more time to my blogging and design work. I finished my weekend work job so i have more spare time to work and will mean i can focus more on tasks given.

End of Module Self Evaluation - OUGD 102

Module Code: OUGD102 

Module Title: Design Process

Name: Lewis Francis

Blog Address: http://www.l-francis1013.blogspot.com


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1) What skills have you developed through this module and how effectively do you think you have applied them?

In this project i approached it knowing nothing about bookbinding or flickbooks. I have learnt how to create a flickbook from a video and achieve a steady smooth playback in a printed form. I dont think i explored it to its fullest and i believe i should have used it to a much better standard to help me achieve a dead certain 100 number for the flickbooks and pages.

2) What approaches to/methods of research have you developed and how have they informed your design development process?

The research i took throughout his project was quite in-depth as it was a personal hobby and favorite subject i went and searched for more opinions than just my own and also looked into different aspects of dates and times of games which i would usually ignore. 

I wish i could go back and perhaps look at peoples opinions on all the big decisions of my project making sure i was still following a line which would speak to my audience of fans.

3) What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on these?
I would have liked to say i created something which i could benefit from in the future but the only thing i can think of is that i have learnt not to try using flick books for ways to show long videos as it really doesn't work as well as it should for anything over 3 - 4 seconds.


4) What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these more fully?

I feel my entire project has been a weakness as i haven't managed to finish it to a god standard at all. Time management was a huge issue as i haven't felt motivated to push myself with it at all. I cant blame the time period as its been the longest project to date nothing but personal laziness and lack of involvement. I have identified what distracts me and will make sure it doesn't happen again as i am more than capable of producing much better work than what i have.

5) Identify five things that you will do differently next time and what do you expect to gain from doing these?

1. More in depth research both primary and secondary. 
2. Time management and own work time
3. know when something isn't working and work around it
4. if something gets boring MAKE IT INTERESTING
5. remember why i love graphic design and show it in my work

by amending the above i believe i will create and produce much nicer and more up to date work which i will be more proud of.

6) How would you grade yourself on the following areas

Attendance - 3
Punctuality - 4
Motivation - 2
Commitment - 2
Quantity of work produced - 1
Quality of work produced - 1
Contribution to the group - 3