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BA (Hons.) GRAPHIC DESIGN		LEVEL	04
Module Code	OUGD404
Module Title	DESIGN PRINCIPLES

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NAME	EWAN NORTH

1.  What skills have you developed through this module and how effectively do you think you have applied them?
Though out this module I have learned a number of different skills, such as how to use type in an effective manner, when and where to use it and how a number of different things effect the readability and legibility of text and they ways in which to go about countering these. How to go about creating my own typeface, and the anatomy of type. I then learned a number of things about to do with colour, like where it comes from, what colours work together and how it is perceived. I feel I have applied both of these very well using them constantly across different modules, they helped me to make the correct choices when it came to creating my work. Another thing I have learned is creating grids, these have helped me to create layouts that provide perfect ratios and layouts that look aesthetically pleasing.
2. What approaches to/methods of design production have you developed and how have they informed your design development process? Approach’s to design I have learned are creating grids to make aesthetic and well proportioned designs. Using grids helped me a lot when it came to making the 10 things, they let me create a well proportioned layout. Also when it comes to using colour I can see what works and what doesn’t, so putting 2 different colours together becomes an easier process and has a better aesthetic. One of the most important methods of design I have learned is using typography, this has helped me to develop graphic design that has the correct type on it and that works with whatever is being branded/advertised/promoted ect.
3. What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on these?
Some strengths in my work are layout and grids, I will capitalise this by trying to produce more editorial design and will use grids not only for publications but also to create layouts that work for things like posters or packaging ect. Another strength is choice of colour, I will capitalise on this by trying to use colour when appropriate in most of my deigns.
4. What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these in the future? Some weaknesses I have had in my work is that it may look rushed in some cases, such as the colour theory, to counter this I will organise my time more effectively so that im not rushed last minute. There could also be more analysis on my work, this will be addressed by constantly reviewing my work and posting blog posts about it.
5. Identify five things that you will do differently next time and what do you expect to gain from doing these? 1.     Organise my time more, this will allow me to not be rushed at the end and have a well defined produced end outcome. 2.     More analysis, this then gives me self evaluation on my work and I can look back and edit it to improve it, it also allows me to sit back and view my own work rather than critiquing others 3.     Blog as I go, this will allow me to have more time on my work and ill then be able to produce a stronger outcome. 4.     Get straight down to doing the work, again this is another form of organisation and will mean I wont be rushed near then end of the module. 5.     More experimentation, experimenting more will give a vast amount of work that I can look at and will have different ally’s I could head down with my work.
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
	1	2	3	4	5
Attendance				x
Punctuality				x
Motivation				x
Commitment				x
Quantity of work produced			x
Quality of work produced			x
Contribution to the group				x
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.