This module, for me, has been a really interesting and eye opening. It has included a lot of techniques and process in which I enjoy and have a particular interest in. Although I do not enjoy packaging briefs, I managed to slip in logo design, something I find fascinating and enjoyable. Considering I have never enjoyed producing packaging, I am reasonably pleased with what I managed to produce. As usual, the concept and idea behind it is so much stronger than the final outcome, however, I still feel as though I did fairly well even though I didn't include everything I said I would.
My favourite part of the module has to be the 16 paged booklet. I love working with type and layout. I definitely think it could be improved, however, I'm pleased with what I managed to produce.
I thoroughly enjoyed the workshops also. They for me, were extremely useful, and I learnt an awful lot. I plan to use this knowledge I now have, in future pieces of work. Hopefully they'll come to great use!
I feel as though I could have done so much more during this module. I had various techniques in mind which I wanted to put into practise but failed to do so, which I find very disappointing. This also affects my research. I feel as though it wasn't as strong as it could have been. I will definately make sure I push myself in the next module.
In the way of the amount of work we have had, I've aways known I need to manage my time better, and again, I somehow failed at this even though I just about managed to get everything finished. Perhaps this is why I felt as though there was so much to do. Time organisation is something I need to work on if I want to make the most of it properly.
5 things I will do differently during the next module:
*I will manage my time better. Although I put a lot of time and effort in to working much longer hours, I failed to put it to good use. I found myself lost at some points, and somehow managed to loose interest in my work.
*I will ensure I put more effort into researching my subject. This is probably why my work feels dry at some points. I haven't got as much as I should to go on.
*I need to calm down. I have never stressed so much in my life as much as I did during this module... to the point where it made me sick. I just couldn't stop stressing.
*Using the staff to gain advice and professional opinions is something I should take advantage more of.
*I should prepare action plans, especially nearer the end of a brief/module. I reckon this would help me a lot more, and will keep me focused.
