First of all we had to break down the meaning of the learning outcomes, as they are really wordy and don't make much sense when you first read them. Then we each took it in turn to give each other feedback.
6A3: Knowledge and understanding:Research
Contextual references, blog, primary and secondary research
- Make sure to do thorough contextual research for different briefs, especially as they are so varied
- Look at watercolour illustrators
- Consider the application and variety of outcomes
6B3: Cognitive skills: Problem analysis
Thinking process, experimentation, practical thinking, problem analysis and solution, skills to evidence
- Be decisive, see briefs through until the end
- Make sure that I take breaks when I get stressy
- Research the pathways into where each brief could take me
- Do more watercolour tests
Tone of voice, blogging, presentation, professionalism, mock ups and roughs
- Get an A6 sketchbook for testing materials
- Keep it loose!
- Don't think about presenting until I've finished it
6C4: Practical and Professional skills: Technical competence
Problem solving through concept and ideas, making the brief your own, understanding media and processes
- Be analytical of WHY things sometimes don't work for me
- Be honest with myself; what did I enjoy about the process?
- Don't just jump to one idea, be more open. Diverge and converge
6D3: Key Transferrable skills: Evaluation
Continuous reflection and evaluation of process
- Good evaluation so far, continue being honest
- LAYERS: fave way of working
Are the selected briefs balanced and appropriate?
Yes! Focus on the process. Develop strengths and skills.
What time considerations are there?
For the rest of the semester, focus on COP, One-A-Week buildings and possibly the baby clothes brief. Get a move on!
What technical considerations are there?
Watercolour and mixed media, look at the process and how I can apply them. Also look at format and context for the murals.
Self-Evaluation
What do I think works well?
I've realised that my method of layering different media and loose fine line drawings is something that I am good at, and need to do more of because it sort of comes naturally to me. I also really enjoy it!
How will I capitalise on it?
It is important not to get stuck in a mundane comfort zone. I need to experiment on using different processes with media and refining, such as adding textures and colour digitally as well as manually. Also, not just focusing on buildings; try other things too.
What do I think could be improved?
My stamina with the experimental process when first tackling a brief. Naomi mentioned that I need to 'diverge' with exploration of different options, refine them to a good standard and then 'converge' my preferable idea down to a finished outcome. If it does't work out then at least I have other options, as opposed to completely disregarding the brief all together. That cannot happen when I have a real client to work for!
How will I benefit from it?
I think that I will definitely become more confident in my way of working and my ability to tackle briefs well. I know that I can do it, but need to be less uptight about what the final outcome will look like. This will lead to minimising the amount of 'pigeon holing' that I am currently doing, as well as expanding my practice.
What do I need to revise?
I need to revise why I am choosing each brief. The briefs I have chosen so far are all so varied, which isn't a huge problem, but I definitely need to consider the pathways that I want to take that could lead to potential areas of specialism or opportunities post-graduation.
What will I achieve from this?
I will be able to have a stronger sense of what my work is about and what I want to say. What my tone of voice is and who is my audience. It will just generally make me less of a nervous wreck, and a productive and successful illustrator (I hope!)
What actions will I take from the peer review?
I really need to sort my head out because this amount of stress is doing me no good. Even if it means dragging myself out of bed at seven every morning and doing yoga to wake myself up/calm down then so be it, I can't afford to let my mental health keep getting in the way of my work because it certainly won't get me very far. When I'm in a good place in my head I am able to be productive, enjoy my work and feel positive about it, so more of this please!
Having the discipline to avoid rushing projects is my biggest weakness. Before I start a brief I will leave myself a good amount of time to spend experimenting on a wide scale, then reaching a stage where my finished outcome is something that is refined and that I am happy to submit without any feelings of unease.
It is important that I prioritise my time accordingly to the upcoming deadlines. COP is a huge weight on my shoulders at the minute, and feel like I need to spend every second possible working on it. However I am only just getting somewhere with extended practice after weeks of uncertainty, which I can't allow to slip any further. I have all of the reference material to complete my building per week brief, and they only take a few hours each, therefore I can filter in breaks from COP to complete my one-a-week.
What have I gained from the peer review?
SOME SENSE! I really needed this peer review to nudge me in the right direction and get my feet back on the ground, especially as I've found this week extremely tough and feel as if I haven't made much progress. BUT, I am now aware of what I have to do to get to where I want to be and feel a lot better about my practice than I did at the start of the week. I'm at a stage where I can properly get cracking now and actually make some decent work!
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