The second review helped me evaluate and consider what I was
going to refine for the final submission, which was the brooches I felt these were
the most developed component of the assemblages. Also the review helped me make
a strategy for unit X and what I wanted to take forward in that unit. After the
second review I felt like I wasn’t really focusing and was doing a bit of
everything and not resolving anything. After the presentation I planned my time
out and really focused on getting the brooches made and refined, I feel I did
this successfully.
As I only completed
components of what I originally set out to do which was an assemblage made up
of a textured ceramic base with a stand and wearable piece, I didn’t fully
complete the brief I set for myself. However I am pleased with the pieces I
have developed and definitely want to carry on with the ceramic aspect of this
project in unit X. Time management in this project was a lot better than in
previous projects but I think that’s due to having a longer unit and experience
from previous units. Due to poor health I had to take time off intermittently I
believe that this had an effect on the flow and continuity of my project.
However I feel I managed to sustain and remain interested in the programme of
study I initiated.
As I’ve said before my long term ambition is to teach and I
have been gaining experience and making contacts alongside this unit that will
hopefully assist me when I apply for my PGCE. I wish to continue my own practice
alongside teaching so I wanted to really understand who I am and what my
practice is about during this year. I feel over the last three years I have
gained a better sense of myself and where I fit within the vast world of three
dimensional design.
During unit X I have a few different lines of testing I
would like to pursue, I definitely want to continue with the same theme and
inspiration which is memory, loss and family heirlooms looking at maybe the
ceramic box idea I had that could change in to a wearable or trinkets and small
objects that still hold narrative and memory but look decorative that could
possibly be displayed on a dressing table? Also I have ideas of branching off from the
brooch idea to make other wearable’s such as pendants and earrings.
