OUGD603 - Crit Session - 09/03/17

Today's crit session was very useful. We discussed our interim submission in detail in small groups which I appreciated, as I felt I received much more focused and relevant feedback than I would have done had I been in a larger group. I also found it refreshing and reassuring to get an idea of where other people are up to with their briefs in this module.

I used the crit to discuss a number of briefs that I am currently juggling as well as a couple that I have lined up for the coming weeks.

I got some constructive feedback on my proposed research brief, which is going to focus on plastic.
I also got some helpful feedback on a publication brief I plan to do which is basically re-doing the type in context brief from level 5. I was originally planning to simply re-design the book with the same content, however, the crit group made a good point by suggesting I produce the book with new content but still focusing on a similar theme. I thought that this was a valid suggestion as it will push me to explore new creative leads and possibilities.

OUGD603 - Weekly Plan - 06/03/17

I intend to focus mainly on PPP this week, as I feel have neglected this module somewhat since coming back from the Christmas break.

I also plan to make headway with my personal branding and really make informed considerations about the scope and range of my identity which will hopefully carry me well after graduation. 

I am also going to use this week to make more of an effort in terms of attaining a placement or studio visits. Over the past few months, I have emailed a number of studios in the UK, locally and in the south, but have only received rejections so far. Admittedly, I would say that there has not been too much effort on my part and I certainly could be trying harder. These rejections have caused frustration, however, I realize that I can't let this stop me from trying harder and widening my approach in terms of making contacts and putting myself out there. 

Monday - Book print slots with James for after easter, Complete End of Year Show pitch with Megan, Email Ditto Press in London and The Beautiful Meme for a placement

Tuesday - Finish off DBA presentation with group, continue with smaller publication briefs

Wednesday - Continue with self-branding experimentation and do some research, plan out briefs that I intend to complete for EP in preparation for the crit

Thursday - Crit with level 06

Friday -  Screen print aprons for Feed a Friend brief

General to-do list for this week:

       Write out the briefs that you intend to complete for EP – establish deadlines 

        so that you actually stick  to them

·      Write down individual to-do lists for each ongoing brief

·      Starting thinking of concepts for Sustainability brief w/ Charlotte

·      Come up with a research brief for EP.