1. Which
practical skills and methodologies have you developed within this module and
how effectively do you think you are employing them within your own practice?
In my first module, I feel that I have been very
experimental with media and how I apply it to my work. In each studio brief I have taken a different
approach to each, trying out collage, digital and use of analogue media. As a
starting out illustrator, I feel that I am currently unsure of my preferred
type of media, and which would be used most effectively to convey my ‘tone of
voice’. I think that the visual language module is really helping me to try out
new Medias, in terms of line and shape. I found that the focus on shape has
influenced my practice as well, which encouraged me to use Collage in Studio
Brief 3. Reflecting on my use of collage, I felt that it was quite difficult to
create a perfectly clean cut image, especially where gluing was involved. I
intend to focus on my levels of craftsmanship when pursuing a collage route in
the future. Overall, I feel that I chose a selection of appropriate medias for
each brief, and used them somewhat successfully.
2. Which
principles/theories of image making have you found most valuable during this
module and how effectively do you think you are employing these within your own
practice?
When starting the course, I encountered many theories of
image making that were quite new to me. Firstly, the use of scamps and roughs
to get an idea down, even if they are the most obvious of ideas, I found really
useful in terms of developing. I have really tried to engage with scamps to
effectively aid my final outcome, trying out different compositions and colour
schemes. I have also learnt a lot about the presentation of my work, in terms
of DPI’s and ensuring images are cut out for group critiques. Before my course,
I was unaware of DPI’s and how to alter the quality of a print, which will
influence my professional practice in the future.
3. What strengths can you identify within your submission
and how have you capitalised on these?
One of the main strengths in my submission is my ability to
use perspective effectively in my images, especially in my editorial work. I
worked really hard to achieve a believable angle in my work, which in the end I
was quite proud of. I would also like to comment on my use of composition, as I
feel that I always focus on the design aspect of my images a lot, and my compositions
are always well thought out. As a previous graphic design student, I feel that
this aspect is very important in creating a successful image, which is another
reason I feel I should focus on the presentation of my work a lot more.
4. What areas for further development can you identify
within your submission and how will you address these in the future?
One of my main concerns in my work is my attention to
detail, and my ability to sometimes take shortcuts, which often make my work
look slightly messy and unrefined. For example, my submission for the Editorial
brief, I feel that I created a successful set of images, yet my use of digital
media to add colour was not pursued effectively and looked messy, which was
evident in my peer feedback. I also felt that attention to detail was not shown
in the studio brief 3 outcomes I created, and care was not completely taken
when gluing and cutting. In future projects, I would really like to knuckle
down on this aspect and take a more professional attitude towards my work and
Illustration as a whole.
5. In what way has this module introduced you to the BA
(Hons) Illustration programme?
Since starting the course, I have developed an understanding
of the course structure, and what is expected of me as a student at Leeds
College of Art. At first I found the course quite overwhelming with the work
load, but have quickly adapted, however I still feel that my time management
skills need improving if I am to succeed on this course. Aswell as introducing
me to the programme, I feel that I have been introduced to Illustration as a
whole, looking at ways to define good illustration.
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