Leeds College of Art
BA (Hons) ILLUSTRATION
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Level
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04
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OUIL401 Context of Practice
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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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Diandra Wardhana
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1. What skills have you developed through this
module and how effectively do you think you have applied them?
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I consider researching a skill that I developed
throughout COP 1. I did not just learn how to investigate at a surface level,
but actually to analyse and synthesise information. I personally think that research
is not a simple task or skill. I think that I have effectively applied them as
I learned to take elements that derive from research and implement them to my
practical work. Another essential skill is the ability to evaluate and be
critical of my own practice, particularly being able to then plan out what to
improve or further develop. I feel that evaluating my work is quite difficult
as I am required to think, consider what is successful, why and how I took
certain approaches. It is the process and learning curve that I thought is
effective. For instance with the Visual Journals, I started off with creating
generally random and representational images, though through research and
reflection, it led me to more concrete illustrations.
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2. What approaches
to/methods of research have you developed and how have they informed your practical
outcomes?
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Reading theories, articles, and philosophical
books. I usually focus on the ethos or certain key words from these sources
and translate them to visual means or imagery. I feel that the most effective
and developed way of researching was through practical work. I think that the
subject I looked into made much more sense and I could see a more defined connection
when I begun to visually respond to it. I could understand what methods or
materials work, how I could create a certain aesthetic or why I did it, why
it was a success or a failure. For instance for the Visual Journal, creating
multiples and exploring materials often lead to more ideas, which then urges
me to do more research. When it came to the collages, I mainly work with
paper and printed photographs, though I would create the same imagery with different
media. That led to creating collages digitally as I was looking into modern
society and values. Researching by doing and experiencing is also an approach
that was helpful. For instance, talking to peers, tutors and people is
beneficial. Not only do you get answers to questions, such as what do you think about this or what do you know about social media,
but I also obtain different opinions. From there, I tend to further look into
certain topics of the conversation through the Internet or books.
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3. What strengths can
you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on these?
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I feel that I did quite in depth research and have a
sufficient understanding about the topic. However, there are still some parts
that I still find myself stranded in the grey area. I personally think that
my research informed significantly on my practice, particularly the visual
journal. That is where I could try to make sense of my understanding through
visual means. Though from research, reading and evaluating, it gave a
concrete base on the content of my work. For instance, with the visual journal
perhaps some of the viewers would think of my collages as ‘random’
illustrations without meaning. Though there is thought, research and process
done for every single element.
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4. What weaknesses can
you identify in your work and how will you address these in the future?
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I would say, quality. I think that I should spend
more time crafting my work, both the visual journal and essays. After
completing these tasks, I feel that there are certain areas in which I wish I
could have changed or improved. There are also parts that I hoped that I
could have done more. Particularly the visual journal. There are sections
where I wish I could explore even further from a different angle. For
instance, aside from simply looking at modern ‘aesthetics’ through collages,
I perhaps could look into photography or a more illustrative approach?
Another case would be the essays. Perhaps I could have been more
straightforward with my writing and have more concrete argument.
Indecisiveness also played a part in this feeling of dissatisfaction. I found
it difficult to decide on one idea or design to focus on, hence my work tends
to be rather vague at times. For future reference, I would perhaps consider
spreading out action plans. I may have spent most of the time given doing
research rather than gathering them into a more conclusive outcome. I perhaps
need to consider investing my time in the quality of the work rather than to
just complete tasks.
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5. Identify five
things that you feel will benefit you during next years Context of Practice
module?
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Synthesis. To be able to research in
an analytical level. Also not to simply look at information, but to try and
make sense of them. Eventually creating links and connections to my own
practice. They are not separate entities and actually inform one
another.
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Contextual research. Aside from linking research
with practical work, I think that looking at other creative practitioners or
field of work is essential. Not only in terms of art and design, but perhaps
society or culture. I realised in COP, that art and design could not stand on
its own. They are often informed by the society, history, politics, they are
a response to the world.
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Time management. Particularly for the COP 1,
there were several briefs to complete. Planning thoroughly would be very
crucial. I never realised that researching was very time consuming, as it
requires verification, counter arguments through crosschecking with other
sources of information.
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Motivation and generally having interest in the subject. From the general topic, my interest and curiosity led me to further
explore those particular areas. Thus, I am more invested and immersed in my
own work.
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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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