OUGD501 - Module Evaluation

As a result of the theoretical and practical investigation into technology, it was possible to find out what makes graphic design an important tool in the shaping of modern society. It proved how changing theories and formats will infect benefit the design industry in years to come. Through experimentation of the type of medium available in future, the practical investigation provided insight into the way that businesses with the design industry may benefit from these changes.

As the essay first began with limited sources to back up the evidence of the claims, the first draft was misinterpreted in its approach and relevance to graphic design. Therefore, the first initial idea stage also lacked context and relevance to the essay. However, once the ideas were discussed with peers and further feedback was provided on ways to improve the investigation, it was clear that the essay would need to be re-written so that it would add more contextually valid arguments and would look at different points of view on the issue.

As a result the practical investigation would then better link to the themes and claims of the essay, providing an example of a business that may exist in the near future, due to the changes in technological advancements. Providing evidence of the themes in this way, helped to better embed the argument within a contextual environment and allowed for an investigation into designs role in the process. Having explored the subject and tested it practically, it has then been possible to inform the ideas of COP3 practice in Level 6.

Overall, the investigation into theoretical and practical methods has proved that through research and experimentation, the module can further provide knowledge of ways to approach a design task such as this. With what has been learnt throughout the duration of COP2, the practices and approach to a subject can inform future practice of the same type. The feedback given in the studio also proved useful as it would collect opinions of others and understand someone else perception of a project.