1. Which practical skills and methodologies have you developed within this module and how effectively do you think you are employing them within your own practice?
The main aspects I firstly took was much me dedicated approach to line and the weight of it. I think that's more than evident in my work from the start but looking back you can see the development of it and how the usage has adapted to alternative aspects of work. Also from the offset, from our first lesson in vis. l I really enjoyed getting into the habit of drawing something over and over a little different. Like going back to my sketchbook and producing 4 pages of weird bat people, or 8 pages of nothing but octopus tentacles with different tools and media again I think this employs continently in work; I rarely if ever can draw something once. There's too much potential in illustration to do something once.
2. Which principles/ theories of image making have you found most valuable during this module and how effectively do you think you are employing these within your own practice?
It's quite hard to choose one theory, it might sound bad but they've all blended into practise and un-concious thought of making pictures; I know visual language has taught me these things but from drilling it in; it all just happens now. The shining beacon for me however would have to be depth of field within composition. If it was just adding a simple horizon line behind a figure or if it's placing 8 shapes around each other in a complimentary manor. Composition and depth of field will constantly be an on going battle of what works and how I want it to work.
3. What strengths can you identify within your Visual Language submission you capitalise on these?
My biggest assets in this submission; in my opinion is the enjoyment I get from repeating ideas; the speed I put them out and the loose identity my work has. Now my work has always been loose for the most part and I've always been able to work quick but now because of this module I can use it to potential. I'm no longer scribbling on a page to make it look like I'm doing a lot of work. I'm making quick; important decisions to create more possibles for myself.
4. What areas for development can you identify within your Visual Language submission and how will you address these in the future?
Lots, lots of areas for development but I'd write too much. Time taken on pieces; I sometimes really on the speed I work and then don't usually spend more than an hour or so on the final resolution which is sometimes OK but I need to remember to mix it up and sometimes spend a lot longer on something and surprise myself. Remember other skills, for example; I tend to always go to use ink, it's what I know works well with me. Then I'll remember how much I love collage when I've finished something and I'll get annoyed at what could have been. Passion and drive; some days I don't want to get out of bed. Never mind create something, I need to remind myself why I'm here and why I love it.
5. In what way has this module informed how you de-construct and analyse artwork (whether your own or that of contemporary practitioners?
It has allowed me to look past the image and see what thought and process has gone into creating a piece of art which in turn opens your mind on how you can do something similar; something better. From creating line of sight to learning about value and colour. All equally important. I wouldn't understand it if It wasn't for the tasks set to understand handouts. By employing the tactics it helps you when seeing it others work and your own.
6.How would you grade yourself on the following areas:
5= excellent, 4 = very good, 3 = good, 2 = average, 1 = poor
Attendance: 4
Punctuality: 5
Motivation: 3
Commitment: 3
Quantity of work produced: 4
Quality of work produced: 3
Contribution: 3
Peace.
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