End of Module Evaluation.

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

For me this has been the most enjoyable module on the course so far. Within which i have developed a number of skills as well as learning entirely new process. 
- My print process skills have widely developed, and expanded across different mediums. Previously i have only really experimented with screen print, and a touch of mono print, but haven't previously felt like i had the chance to explore these methods in greater detail. 
once exploring these methods i was determined to really push that process. I wanted to challenge myself - by producing a combined print of both mono and lino pure print. Mono-print is a process that i really wanted to learn more about, and have a better understanding of the process which i feel i have achieved. After much experimentation and testing I feel that these skills were utilised well, to create a set of prints that i am pleased with.
Lino print is another process which i have wanted to develop further for some time, and i have thoroughly enjoyed it. I think it was a good choice of media to use for my final prints; the aesthetic of the print has worked really well to compliment the feel of donna tarts work.
- Ive learnt to be a lot more more focused with my work this year. I feel that i've lacked confidence in my abilities and almost fear of working too far out of my comfort zone incase things go wrong. But, there was a point last year where I just felt like I wasn't really lying the work i was producing, and I've realised that need to push my work in the direction i wanted - this is up to me, to get to know the kind of work i want to create, I'm going to have to go through a lot of experimenting and trial and error. Ive got to challenge myself in order to move my practice forward, and thats something i feel i have achieved this year.

- I have become much more drawn to the print room this year.I think that i have developed and used these skills effectively, - My final safe well considered how my approaches would impact the final pieces.


2. What approaches to/methods of image making have you developed and how have they informed your concept development process?

- Again, mono print and lino, have made a huge impact on the way I've been making images, both areas that i have had extremely little- none experience using. for these processes i found myself approaching the roughs and preparation work differently than normal - adapting them to fit these specific process.
- Utilising the facilities -  printing. - allows for wider experimentation instead of sticking to the same materials and methods. I have really enjoyed sing the print room! there are a lot of things that were provided that i wouldn't have though of using for mono print - objects that helped create interesting textures.

- Alot of my experimentation came from actually printing - almost prototypes/ I have realised how useful it is having lots of tests/varietys of the final design - this is a stage i think i often usb over. - skip from roughs to final - this has just shown how valuable testing is at this stage. - i.e. even with a digital - have a few variations - of colour/compsotion,

- i had to consider both these techniques when finalising my designs. - adapted to lino - reducing the amount of depth. / detail. - more abstracts/ line based, so it really altered the visual aesthetic of my work.

- creating a print - had to be 'perfect' - I really think it made me more focused and considerate and careful about the work i was producing. - knowing that being slightly clumsy could ruin a print.
- screen print.  Adapted one of my drawings digitally which created a much more entailed screen print than i have ever created before. I really liked this affect and would definitely try it again.
- My Adobe CC skills;  - although i have used this as a method to edit and compile images in photoshop before - i have ustalised a lot more of the tools this time - making the process much more enjoyable. I was able to create a more professional finish in my opinion, by investing more time in the process - and learning a more about photoshop instead of being lazy.

4. What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these in the future?

Although I thoroughly enjoyed this module, i have found it difficult to achieve a good balance with my work. There have been times where iv'e felt really on top of things, and other times, where the amount of work seems to build up and I've felt a little overwhelmed. I don't like rushing things so i end up feeling behind. 
- I am aware that time management is something that needs to be improved. I don't want my work to suffer because of it, or missing the deadline. -as such as happened today. Its frustrating when the work is there, but it comes down to tying up loose ends is when i struggle. I think sometimes your can strive for too much.
- I feel that i don't have a problem with producing a good quantity and quality of work, but i feel that i can get easily carried away by different things that i want to try that the amount becomes too much to handle. Its better to do something properly and finish it than half heartedly.
- With this project i feel that i got so caught up in the print making process, and inverting hours in my print room - that other aspects of the project probably suffered, i.e. my blog.
- This wasn't intentional however, i did plan on balencing my time with a timetable, but the problem with trying a new process  is not quite being sure how long things are going to take. Is a lot more unpredictable. I found that mono print was a much lengthier process than originally thought. - particularly at first, but towards the end i became quicker and more confident with the process.
- Missing some crits. Its a shame that my health has affected my attendance this year, and I'm quite annoyed that i missed out on a few of the crits - especially the final one. I think its really important to gain feed back from others, and i find it really beneficial to discuss work with my peers.

3. What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on these?

Throughout this brief i feel like i have really pushed my abilites and willingness to explore new processes. 
Throughout this brief i have really aimed to develop my practical approaches, and i think due to this determination, my practical skills have greatly improved. - Ive encountered quite a few difficulties along this project. - i.e. with mono print it wasn't a straight forward learning process, there was a lot of trial and error, and a lot of experimenting. Time needed to be invested in order to reach a successful final outcome, I feel that I've really pushed my self in this module, i've aimed to work at a professionally standard throughout. I feel that overall the investment has paid off, as i am happy with the final outcomes.
- In past projects I have never done so much testing and preparation for the final print. I found this to be hugely beneficial in creating these finals! it really allowed me to see the strengths of a composition/Arrangment or design, and also the weaker points. - The useful thing about mono print was the ability to alter and change. 
- The combination of mono and lino prints. This is something that i think has come out as a really strength of mine this module. Its a process that I think has helped me identify a method and style of working in which i would really like to explore and push further. Its a direction that i think could be really exciting for my practice.
- Ive constantly been reflecting on my processed and decisions throughout this module which i think has helped me reach these conclusions about my practice. 
- I feel that i have finally reaching a point with my work where I'm producing the kind of images i could see myself making in the future. - I'm starting to see whats working.
- I think that i have really made good use of the longer time limit of this modeule - taken advantage of the fact that we had this opportunity to really experiment and learn a lot.
The outcomes of this brief have made me excited to try the same process again. my eyes have been opened to lino and mono print; which i know i have only just see the beginning of. I can't wait to explore these process again soon.
Overall

Reached a point with my work the brief, where i really like the aesthetic of what I'm producing. I think from all the work I have produced so far on the course, this is the imagery i am most proud of.