OUGD601 - Module Briefing

Module Briefing

Module Aims:

• To provide practical outcomes or artefacts to a standard that demonstrates a sound basis for progression to professional practice or post-graduate study.

• To engender independence and professionalism through an individually negotiated programme of study towards an identified area of specialism.

• To enable students to demonstrate a synthesis of prior learning, practical and conceptual understanding in the resolution of a self-determined proposition.

With a module spanning seven months there is a natural apprehension of the volume of work and stepping the quality up to a contextually engaged professional standard. However reading through the module overview reassured me of the skills developed through level 4 and 5 building up my level of critical engagement with graphic design to be able to develop my practice in the right direction to my career goals. Developing a set on independent briefs over the summer is a great way to push this individual development and ensure I get the most out of my final year of study in order to progress into industry. 

Research Plan:

With such a long module comprised of so many individual briefs it is challenging to create and stick to a singular research plan. Therefore my starting point is to create a research plan to plan and develop my set of briefs that are extensive and focused to my intended creative direction. For this I will develop my briefs through group presentations, crits and contacting external artists/ designers for collaboration and clients for live opportunities. This will ensure a well researched, developed and educated approach to the module of which will result in a range of high quality briefs that can then be addressed individually.