OUGD503: Module Evaluation

This module presented some interesting and exciting opportunity as it allowed me to work on different briefs that I wouldn't normally approach within my day to day practice. Personally I happy with the outcomes I've created within this brief as I feel they've been produced to a high standard as successful organisation allowed for alteration to be made.  This resulted in more refined outcomes as production issues could be corrected and explored as I left enough time in between briefs. However in relation to the zine collaboration some production issues couldn't be fully resolved but refined due to the nature of the context within the zine. Despite this my experience with the module has been positive as it has allowed me to develop my skills within areas I don't normally focus on such as moving image. Due to effective time management each brief was completed successfully with enough time being spent on each, which was aided in the use of mini deadlines which kept me on track. Furthermore I'm please with the outcomes of my large brief, Starpack tea and coffee as part of studio brief one, as a significant amount of time and money was spent on refining and producing the designs to a high standard. Upon reflection of this brief I feel the time spent of studio brief one and two was appropriate with enough of a range of briefs being completed as I've looked into branding, book cover design, vinyl sleeves and editorial design. If more time was available I would redesign the photo zine to explore alternative layout experiments, however as this was a short brief the final outcome has been executed to a high enough standard. In relation to studio brief the main difficulties where identifying a effective collaboration as I struggled to identify areas for collaboration, however the redesigning sustainability brief helped this issue as it showed me the different people I could work with. Overall I feel this module has ran smoothly with no major issues arising as I'm happy with the outcomes submitted as I feel they are all informed by research and answer the brief successfully.