COP3 Evaluation

This has been a difficult module for me and, ultimately, one that has left me feeling frustrated. Not because of the content of the course itself, but because I really struggle with such long deadlines. Such lengths of time seem to cripple my ability to make decisions about the direction of my work, and this really plagued me during this module. Not picking up traction quickly with my initial idea left me floundering, and changing my idea/whole project quite far into the module; this, however, didn't work either and I ended up returning to my first idea with only a few weeks until the deadline.
While this wasn't entirely catastrophic, as I still had the initial research that I'd accrued, it did leave me with a whole essay to write and most of a body of practical work to make.

This was definitely the right thing to do, as I very quickly became completely immersed in (and enjoying!) research and making work. However, I'm finishing this module feeling that I've cheated myself out of a project that I could have really enjoyed by being hesitant and doubting my judgement. If nothing else, this module has been a lesson in trusting my intuition.

In terms of the practical outcome, I think that the work I've made is some of the most enjoyable that I've ever made. I feel that I've really pushed and expanded my printmaking practice, whilst still incorporating drawing. This module has also confirmed to me that I am absolutely not a sketchbook-er; my work is at it's best when it is uninhibited and unconstrained. Directed, process-led visual investigation isn't something that I've ever really had the chance to explore, and it's completely reshaped the way I think about making.

An upside of feeling 'rushed' toward the end of this module, is that I still have lots of momentum, and am excited to keep pushing and exploring printmaking processes. I also intend to keep investigating the place of tactility, play and joyfulness within my practice.

Logistically, I think the module is pretty well structured and functions successfully. Although it is nice to have regularly spaced points of contact, perhaps if the module was more 'intense' at the beginning, with workshops on shaping questions and lots of peer-to-peer discussion, it might be helpful for people who are having difficulty getting go-ing with the project.