Peer Review

General Comments 

• Get going on my final major project, NOW.
• I have a lot of small briefs and they show a broad range of work, it shows I am adaptable.
• Think about researching artists when you are working on a brief - where is the inspiration coming from?
• I have done enough small briefs, its time to focus on bigger projects. 

FMP Notes

• When doing editorial illustrations try to think about layout rather than just square images or spot illustrations. How can the illustration link in with the text?
• Maybe use pattern work to apply to products which are then mocked up as a magazine feature?
• Illustrated recipes is a good idea. 
• Think about which sections of magazines my work could be applied to. 
• Maybe look at doing horoscopes? 

Self Evaluation

What do I think works well?

I think I have got a good range of work at the moment and the briefs I have chosen to do are reflective of where I see my practice going. 

How will I capitalise on this?

Continue to choose briefs that are relevant to me. I also need to start taking my best work and putting a portfolio together which reflects where my practice is at right now. 

What could be improved?

I need to do some more substantial briefs as a lot of the briefs I have done so far have taken less than a week to produce. It means I have had a good turnover of work but no in depth investigation and exploration of a brief. 

How will I benefit from this?

It will mean I can invest more time and focus into a single brief without the pressure of a deadline. It is often a deadline that drives me to complete a brief but it means the exploration stages are often brief which is sometimes a downfall. 

What do I need to revise?

I need to revise the plan I had for which briefs I was going to do. I need to cut down on the number of smaller briefs I am doing and focus a lot more on my final major project. 

What would you achieve from this?

All I have done so far for my FMP is reading and going out and researching but I haven't even blogged this yet. I need to get my research onto my blog and this will allow me to move on into doing some physical work. I just need to start! 

What actions will I take in response to the peer review?

1. I will re-write a plan for the briefs I am going to be working on from now up until Easter. 

2. I will put together a simple portfolio of work which I can use for my PPP module to send out to people and show people in person. 

3. START MY FMP.