What were some of the victories from Term-1? Why do you consider them a victory?
o Utilizing feedbacks – I was able to turn around my outcome after the feedback – Illustrated vector Map, Think lab reflection.
o Developing a good sense of color and composition – Added some great outcomes to my work – Illustrated vector Map, End Term Project.
o Observation skills – DDD, End Term project.
o Gaining confidence about my ideas – This allowed me to take risks and experiment further - Think Lab, Material transformation, Illustrated vector Map.
o Getting comfortable with teamwork – I don’t hold back my ideas, don’t mind taking charge now. Think Lab, EOC.
What were your feelings before the submission / crit, and after you received the tutors’ feedback?
I had expected criticism over my engagement with the tutors. I was very much excited to get feedback on my work so there was little to no anxiety.
I was quite satisfied with the feedback, a lot of things I had already expected that I need to work on. I was able to figure out the path that I’m walking on and where can it lead. It was very motivating, and definitely charged me up for Term-2.
What areas of strengths have you identified?
General | Color & Composition, Ideation, Observation. |
Visual Skills | Observation, hand drawing, visual communication. |
Material Transformation | Ideation of forms, execution. |
Design Studio | Ideation, recording quality. |
Design Environment | Breaking down - categorizing information, curiosity for reasoning. |
What were the key gaps in your approach during Term-1? How did this impact your learning / FA?
o Not reaching out to tutors when stuck – Hindered my understanding and affected my performance in the daily tasks.
o Reflecting critically – This would have helped me make better connections and understanding.
o Exploring & using unconventional materials from surroundings.
o Sometimes plays only within the brief given.
Key Areas to Improve - Plan
What | Pass the minimum requirement of practice, explore further. |
Why | Step out and explore out of brief. Benefits: · Further my understanding · Gaining more skills Exhaust any learnings that can be achieved |
Obstacles | · Not enough curiosity within me · Afraid to step out of boundaries |
Help, Support & Resources | · Peer work, tutors · Look for challenge – it motivates me to explore |
How? | · Do not look back on the brief to make sure you’re doing it right. · Try any idea that comes in mind, do not fear failure. |
What will success look like? | · Better connections and skills · Getting used to experimentation, iterative approach in work |
What | Indulge in DDD once a week at least |
Why | · Maintain good quantity and practice · Build more sensitivity to mediums and capturing objects |
Obstacles | · Giving up due to inaccurate drawings · Taking up time Limited variety of objects |
Help, Support & Resources | · Tutors, family and neighbors · Borrowing objects |
How? | · Setting timer · Developing a carefree attitude Identifying what details make up the identity of the object to have a more accurate drawing in less time. |
What will success look like? | · 10+ journal end of the year · Sensitivity to details · Understanding of composition size and scale. |
What | LJL to have 150+ words than usual, explore critical learnings. |
Why | · Develop interconnections · Understanding of concept Expressing own discoveries, thoughts about topic |
Obstacles | · Hesitating to reach out for guidance · Vocabulary – use of simple vocabulary helps me express better than with formal terms |
Help, Support & Resources | · Tutors · Internet – to explore more on the concept · Discussion with peers |
How? | · Be curious · Look for concepts that excite/challenge and explore in depth Dive into complexities with guidance as required. |
What will success look like? | · Able to present a better understanding · Developing own theories on the concept · Making meaningful connections |
What | 3D explorations to have at least 2 unconventional materials |
Why | · To experience working with diverse range of materials · Develop an eye for material · To explore more than just the familiar stationery Get more comfortable with materials |
Obstacles | · Hesitating to experiment with materials · Stepping in an unfamiliar space |
Help, Support & Resources | · Tutors, Peer work · Challenging myself |
How? | Understanding the functionality and properties of different materials – to be clear on their use in the explorations |
What will success look like? | · More comfortable and open to work with new materials · Make more use of my environment · Develop a better perception of materials in my surroundings |
What | Get feedback with every task, reach out for any problem |
Why | · Overcoming blocks in working · Reach to better outcomes · Proceeding with a good understanding |
Obstacles | Hesitant to interact |
Help, Support & Resources | Tutors & Friends |
How? | · Develop more confidence · Be eager to clear doubts and perform better |
What will success look like? | · Comfortably able to interact with tutors · Understand feedback, and move forward to work with it |
Set a module wise target Grade for yourself that you want to achieve at the end of the year (Summative Assessment).
Module | FA Grade | Target Grade for SA |
Visual Skills | B- | A- |
Material Transformation | B | B+ |
Design Studio | A- | A |
Design Environment | B- | A- |