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Leeds College of Art
BA (Hons) ILLUSTRATION
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Level
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04
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OUIL404 Visual Language
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Credits
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20
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End of
Module Self Evaluation
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NAME
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Kieran
Jeffery
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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?
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Throughout this module I
think that I have learned a wide range of skills and methodologies that will
become useful tools in helping me progress as an illustrator. Through
processes of observational drawing and line and mark making, I have developed
and refined my drawing abilities and I consider the power of line quality
when making any image. I have learned that line can be used in such an effective
way and I now know that sometimes it can be more effective to reduce line
down to a simple form to communicate a shape or idea. Another skill I have
developed during this module is the ability to work with shape and texture.
This is where I feel I have learned the most about how to make an image in a
contemporary way. I have always been so used to drawing with basic pen and
pencil media but this module has helped break out of that pattern and develop
my knowledge and think about work more in terms of shape, texture and using
new medias to create a more diverse range of outcomes. Composition is another
practical skill I have developed during this module. I feel I am much more
confident when composing an image within a scene and think this this is going
to become a very useful tool when creating work for future projects and also
my own personal practice.
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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?
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I have personally found each
principle of image making to be valuable during this module. However, the
most valuable principles for me are shape and texture. This is simply because
I have never before considered these elements when making an image but I now
understand that these theories of image making can be so effective,
especially in the growing world of contemporary illustration. Considering
shape and texture when making and image helps push me into experimenting and
exploring with a wider range of media to create work in a more unique way. I
have also leaned new process of making images such as screen-printing. I have
found this to have huge value in my progression as an image maker. I really
enjoyed the process of screen-printing and I think it has the potential to
make my work look much more professional. The new principles and theories I
have gained during this module has had a huge impact on the way I think about
approaching my illustrations and I will employ this new knowledge into my own
personal practice.
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3. What strengths can you identify with your visual
language submission and how can you capitalise on these
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I think the strengths that I
can identify with this submission is the way in which I think about making work.
Before this module I was quite naïve in terms of what I considered to be
illustration. Over the course of this module I now think that my eyes have
been opened to more possibilities in terms of the media I will use and how to
compose and image within a scene. My strongest part of illustration has
always been my drawing ability and I think I have shown this during this
module. Drawing has always been my primary form of communication through
image and this is good but I have new ways in which I can communicate ideas
that will defiantly filter into my own personal practice.
4. What areas for development can you identify within
your Visual Language submission and how will you address these in the future?
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There are always areas that
can be developed within my own practice of illustration. I can always develop
my drawing and crafting skills; I can always further develop my skills of
using shape and texture. But for this module I think area that could use the
most development is the willingness to explore the world of illustration and
gain reference and principles from existing illustrators. This is my next
step. I need to realise what kind of work is being made and how I can
capitalise on these forms of illustration and integrate it into my own
personal practice. This is how I will become a more realised illustrator by
submerging myself into the creative world.
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5. In what way has this module informed how you
deconstruct and analyse artwork (whether your own or that of contemporary
practitioners)?
From constantly making my own
work and then seeing how peers have tackled the same task, this module has
defiantly helped my skills when it comes to analysing artwork. When I now
look at artwork I consider how the image has been made in terms of the media
used, the composition and how effectively it communicates an idea. This is
good for me because I now also know that my abilities of critically analysing
pieces of illustration is becoming stronger and this will have a huge impact
on how I create my own work and my peruse my personal practice of an image
maker.
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6.How would you grade
yourself on the following areas:
(please indicate using an
‘x’)
5= excellent, 4 = very good,
3 = good, 2 = average, 1 = poor
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Attendance
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x
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Punctuality
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x
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Motivation
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x
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Commitment
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x
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Quantity of work produced
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x
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Quality of work produced
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x
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Contribution to the group
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x
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The evaluation of your work
is an important part of the assessment criteria and represents a percentage
of the overall grade. It is essential that you give yourself enough time to
complete your written evaluation fully and with appropriate depth and level
of self-reflection. If you have any questions relating to the self-evaluation
process speak to a member of staff as soon as possible.
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