Friday, December 13, 2019

First Semester Reflection

     This semester, I believe that I have produced on par artwork and payed close attention to detail. The concepts that I used in my projects were sometimes understandable, but I aimed for different types of concepts that only a certain amount a people would understand. The solutions I used in each project were relevant and fitted in with the type of project that was given and focused on that style. I completed every project on the correct format and resolution of 300 pixels per inch. I completed all of my work on time and never took too long to do it, and I still made sure during that time that I created only quality art work. For every project, I had my first ideas, but never used them. My first ideas ARE in fact my worst ideas, and I have always made sure to have multiple ideas and use the one that is the most appealing to me.

     This semester, I believe I put in a lot of effort towards my work and challenged myself to do the best I can and stayed away from the boring and convenient solutions. I usually go about a whole class period making plans for my project instead of jumping right into it and winging it. I try to look for as many variations of ideas, and once I find a format that I like the most, I use it. I try to aim for more challenging and interesting ideas instead of something that will bore the viewers. A lot of times, I will try to go for something very creative, and something nobody has ever done before, and take the risk to see if it works. When others try to give me positive criticism, I will listen to them and take their advice instead of taking offense, because I know they are only trying to help me and not trying to rain on my parade. I have a positive attitude towards my design. I don't only try to get a high grade, but I also try to impress myself in what I do.

     This semester, I was never late to class. I was always on time and always showed up. I worked hard throughout the block period and made sure I was at a good point in my projects. I always work independently, but I will sometimes ask for help on things I don't understand. I make sure whenever I have something to do that I am productive throughout the class period.

     As an artist, I am creative and original. Although I am creative, I could become even more original than I was before. Next semester, I will come up with even more compelling and original solutions. I believe I am confident in the work that I am creating, but I can become more risky and come up with even more original and crazy ideas. The concepts I create can become stronger and more understandable or even more unusual and confusing.

     This upcoming semester, I will come up with brand new ideas and subjects to create my projects off of. I will use my class time more effectively and be more productive. This next semester, I would like to do a project that includes filters.