CoP- A Visual Response- Evaluation (Overall)

CoP Evaluation

Throughout the course of the year I have really enjoyed the CoP lessons. They’ve given me insight into the backgrounds of design. Coming from quite a theory based course I am quite used to the lessons and also the writing of essays so it didn’t come as a surprise.

I liked CoP as it went into semiotics and concepts, which related to the practical side of the course. I thought that the lessons related well to other parts of the course and that it set the group up to do their essay as well as the practical.

I thought that Richard was very helpful when giving essay feedback or general feedback. This helped me a lot as I struggle sometimes with the writing of essays.

The group were told from the beginning why we were doing the CoP lessons and that we would have to write an essay as well as design a piece of work that goes alongside. I think this set the group up for the rest of the year, as we knew what was coming.

I thought I’d struggle to do the essay as I haven’t written a piece of academic work in a while but in the lessons Richard helped us to build up a good essay. Also as mentioned before we were given valuable feedback. I liked that we had a choice of essay questions and I really liked that there was a question about advertising as this is one of my strong points and I’ve also researched into this before hand.

I really liked the practical side although I struggled at first with a concept but when on my way with the designing it was very enjoyable. I liked working with the advertising question as it allowed me to make something good as it was a strong point of mine.

I think I’ve gained quite a few skills such as academic skills with the writing of the essay as well as more practical and creative skills for the practical side of CoP.

Overall I’ve really enjoyed these lessons as they give you a break from the practical side of the course. I’ve liked learning different theories and concepts. If I was to give some feedback I’d probably suggest some longer sessions. But overall a great start to CoP in first year.