Reflection on Feedback Assignment Two

The feedback I received from my Tutor for Assignment Two was very positive and has given me more confidence to take forward into my next Assignment.

Demonstration of technical and Visual Skills, Quality of Outcome, Demonstration of Creativity

My tutor has realised that I do worry whether I am doing the right or wrong thing and wondering what people will think if I get it wrong  She has reassured me that the work for this assignment has aesthetic value and that it has shown a willingness to innovate and take some risks.  She has suggested that I be playful in what I do and enjoy the freedom and not worry whether it is right or wrong or acceptable.  This has certainly put my mind at rest and I am going to do my best to enjoy the moment and see what comes out of my playing.

It has been suggested that as I struggled with the wrapping of the bear I could have written what I thought at each stage of wrapping and not just as a final outcome.  I will take this suggestion into my future work and note down my thoughts as I work.

Sketchbooks
Demonstration of technical and Visual Skills, Demonstration of Creativity

I have tended to draw the whole of a sample and my tutor has suggested that I draw a small section by using a viewfinder and investigate in more detail.  Also she suggested drawing the samples from unusual angles.  I don't know why but I have just drawn the samples from one angle and had not thought of looking at them from different angles.  This of course will give me more scope in my drawing.

Research
Context, reflective thinking, critical, analysis

My tutor has recommended that I use a wider range of sources.  She has suggested that if I am unsure where to start i look at the Textiles Pinterest pages where staff and students can share inspiration.  I shall do this when I begin my next assignment.  I do look at artist's websites, books and magazines but think that I should say more about this in my learning blog.  My tutor recommended looking at TV programmes and social media.   I am already looking at videos on YouTube for my next assignment and intend to log more fully in my learning blog.  

When I did my reflection on this assignment I did feel that I had been repetitive and my tutor mentioned this.  This was because I found it unclear in the course materials and wrote under each exercise heading and then wrote the outcomes under another heading.  My tutor brought to my attention that this could lead to confusion at assessment. I see that I need to organise these differently.  My tutor has advised me to put each image of a sample alongside a sketch of it and the written analysis of both with it.  I am going back into those sections of my learning log and reorganising them as recommended.

Pointers for next assignment

I find the pointers for the next assignment extremely helpful and like how they reiterate how I can continue to develop.  I will keep referring to these pointers when working on my next assignment.

• Continue to be brave in sample making by being playful and taking risks.
• Develop how I draw my samples using a viewfinder and looking for interesting angles.
• Research more widely.
• Organise learning log a little better. Ensure sample, drawing of sample and analysis of both are seen together.