Tuesday, 6 May 2014

COP End of module evaluation


End of module evaluation

Overall I have found the context of practice module interesting yet challenging. Throughout the year I have gained significant knowledge needed to complete this module.
            During the seminars I have learned things that are extremely beneficial. I have never learned things about semiotics before and I know feel that I have a significant amount of knowledge about this topic. Connotations and denotations are another important branch from semiotics, and I feel that after the sessions learning about this I am now able to successfully conduct a semiotic analysis, which is something I haven’t done before. I feel more confident when completing critical analysis’ and I think writing the essay enabled me to develop these analysing skills. However this was the most challenging part of the module, as I have never completed a critical analysis sufficient enough for this standard. I would like to capitalise on these skills, and develop this practice further. This will help improve my understanding greater and hopefully allow me to progress these skills.
            The second part of this module ‘theory into practice’ I found very interesting. It allowed me to develop my ideas into something physical, and interpret the key elements of my critical analysis as a visual response. I enjoyed this part of the module, as I was able to use the new production techniques I have learned while on this course to produce a physical representation of my critical analysis. These include the use of InDesign and also saddle stitch bookbinding. I have combined these skills with something I came across when researching existing publications. I am pleased with the overall final publication. I feel like I have produced a good representation of my essay contained in an aesthetically pleasing book of quotes. My small publication displays famous graphic design quotations, which back up my main argument within the essay that fine art should not be assigned more value than more popular forms of visual communication. 

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