OUGD603: Extended Practice Module Evaluation

I have found this module to be the best that BAGD have had to offer. As a digital designer the course does not write briefs that 100% cater for digital outcomes. I have enjoyed writing my own briefs and being able to focus purely on digital outcomes. Saying that, I have also completed many briefs with non-digital outcomes such as Holbeck Urban Village, FE Taster Day and Design Something More. The skills I have developed over the past few months have improved my design practice massively and also given me new insights into the job I want to do and career path I plan to follow.

I have been able to complete placements in non-design roles such as User Testing at Media City UK for rentalcars.com. I have also been able to go to events and meet new people during term time which was really helpful as not many designers or studios can meet out of office hours. Some of the weaknesses within this year have been time management. I planned to carry out a lot of briefs and due to live briefs I was unable to do so. I do not think that any of the live briefs I have completed have made my submission less consistent though some of the briefs I have completed did not represent me as a designer. Perhaps my favourite brief was the BBC D&AD brief, I was disappointed that I could not submit this design or complete it as a collaboration but due to personal issues I was unable to do so. I do however, plan to apply for the BBC job and also invite some members of the BBC to the end of year show.

Overall, this module has been brilliant! I have been able to express myself in many ways that do not fall under 'typical graphic design'.

OUGD603: Extended Practice - Design Publication Boards

OUGD603: Extended Practice - Heartbeat Boards

OUGD603: Extended Practice - Student Ambassador Handbook Boards

OUGD603: Extended Practice - BBC Me Boards

OUGD603: Extended Practice - End of Year Show Boards

OUGD603: Extended Practice - Capital North Boards