1. what skills have i developed through this module and how effectively do i think i have applied them?
During this module I have learnt new skills with in the field of design for digital media. Starting with storyboarding i learnt how to draw and visualise a sequence into frames. Which could then be organised and edited before developing onto screen. I have enjoyed this process and some of the storyboards have been key to the development and production of final animated sequences.
To develop moving image on screen, I learnt how to use 'After Effects', a software which I now feel confident to use and create a moving sequence in. It also enabled me to produced the final 5 idents for a 'season of films' brief.
To complete the 'design for interactive digital media' brief, I produced an interactive dvd. For this I learnt how to use 'dvd studio pro' I found this difficult to pick up initially but now after, trial, error and completion of disc I feel confidant with the basics.
2. What approaches tools/methods of research have you developed and how have they informed your development process?
The Internet,youtube and use of blog have been the main sources of research for this brief. I have also found crits and discussion with members of the group to be very helpful with decision making and design focus. Lectures from tutors have been informative and taught me new skills and the application of them. I have kept notes from these sessions for future work.
3) What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalize on these?
I have successfully adapted my working practice to apply to digital screen. In order to do this I learnt how to use new software such as After Effects and DVD studio Pro. I have also developed and improved my skills in Illustrator, photoshop and hand drawing, which I think reflects in improved quality of work. In order for me to produce and burn the DVD on time I had to organise everything into appropriate files this has improved my organisation and time management.
4) What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these more fully?
I should have gathered more research in order to generate a larger range of ideas and concepts. As I was unfamiliar with producing a DVD and using DVD studio Pro I should not have left this production to the final week before submission. As a result I felt very restricted with what I could produce and I think this reflects in the poor quality of work produced.
Looking through my context blog now, it is lacking in evaluations, analysis and opinions. I will post more often next time. Also I need to improve my organisation so i don't lose vital development work form the start of module (storyboards/test pieces).
5. Identify five things you will do differently next time and what do you expect to gain from doing these?
1) discuss and interact more with peers and tutors as they can provide alternative opinions and ways for me to improve my work.
2) Use the studio more, this would help with the above (1)
3) Do more research! this will provide a larger amount of material to generate ideas/solutions to the briefs.
4) Keep blog upto date and post more often with evaluations and my opinions. To help the development of work.
5) Make clear decisions and stick to them.
How would I grade myself in the following areas
5(excellent) 4(very good) 3(good) 2 (average) 1 (poor)
Attendance 5
Punctuality 4
Motivation 4
Commitment 5
Quantity of work produced 2
Quality of work produced 3
Contribution to the group 3
