Responsive - Module Evaluation

Module Evaluation

 The responsive module as a whole had been challenging from the very beginning. Since coming to university the responsive module has been the most fitting and appropriate for the specialised area of Graphic design that see myself moving into. Throughout the number of briefs in the past year and half only one brief was catered towards my area of interest of User experience design. So moving into the module I knew I could choose my own briefs, therefore selecting briefs that would benefit me as a design and allow me to tap into skills that I wouldn’t of been able to learn in other modules.

Penguin allowed me to experiment with number of ideas away from the computer. Even though I mentioned about picking briefs that were catered to my interest but throughout the year I mainly creating my finals from digital so working away from the computer gave me a break and allowed me to tap into other process that I’ve neglected. I experimented with a number of solution and learnt skills such as creating Illustration and a typeface within an isometric grid along with other valuable skills that will benefit me in the future. Penguin also allowed me to understand different principles of Graphic and made me aware how challenging it can be come but through research and influences It can be.

Secret 7 was heavily formed through research and my experience of last years exhibition. It was the first time that I worked on a sleeve that was an instrumental, with this concept of no lyrics I had to take the song for what it was and really dive deep interpreting the song in my own unique way. For example, Dream 3 by Max Richter was the instrumental song and I wanted to use meditation to inform my idea. Looking into meditation I found out about balance and tranquility and that was something that really fitted with my concept. The biggest challenge of the brief was time management. It became very stressful due to Secret 7 being the last brief I worked on and with the backlog of other briefs It gave me less time to work on the final sleeves. In the end the development path of in-depth research allowed me create a unique final resolution within the deadline.

Crimewatch was the first brief that I chose based on my interests in user experience design. I learnt some many skills that I’m sure I will use and continue to further develop into the future. Skills such as learning After Effects and directing a film. It was clear from the onset that the brief needed a lot of time and effort to be put into it but through hard work and determination to create a winning submission I managed to finish the brief on time.

Telegraph was a collaborative brief that both me and Lo worked on. I knew it was going to be a challenge from the onset because I wasn’t comfortable working within a group setting. Again, I managed to work on a user experience brief that Lo also wants to work on as well. We had a few disagreements but overall we created a unique news platform that went above and beyond the briefs requirements. I also applied a number of skills I learnt in Crimewatch for this brief that allowed it to be completed in less time.

Overall, the module was extremely beneficial for my development and learning process. It aloud me to create strong and well informed final resolutions for my portfolio as well as skills that I will continue to develop in the future. The only downfall of the module was the time limit we had to complete the brief.It was clear that the majority of people working on responsive had issues completing briefs on time for university deadlines. Even though it was challenging to compete the briefs on time it gives us a taste of what life will be life in the industry.