Evaluation

Effectiveness
Extent to which brief has been realised
I have had to stick to the brief for this particular task. I have looked at the assignment brief
precisely to the headings this enables me to follow step by step headings so that I know
exactly what I am going to do.

Use of appropriate methods of techniques

As this was a big task and I was given lots to do, I had to use different technique methods so
that I could finish the work on time as well as using these techniques efficiently.

Level of professional achieved

On this task, as I was creating something for someone else I wanted to make it as
professional looking as possible, by this I mean that my product was creating to the highest
standard possible and professional looking so that this would create a true representation
for the band The Pixels.

What message your final versions communicates

The final message that I wanted to create was a good graphics that were simple but
effective but shows a good final message towards the band. I wanted to portray the band
towards their theme which is indie rock on this occasion, as the band were also based in
Manchester then I wanted to include this theme, so I placed a Manchester based
background, in the logo, A3 poster as well as CD Cover. This enabled me link the theme of
the band towards the target audience and so on.

Problems solving
I had some problems on Photoshop, however I got around them by asking my peers In terms
of what to do, and they told me how to select the image and make it larger as my graphics
were too small. The term problem solving is used in many disciplines, sometimes with
different perspectives, and often with different terminologies. For instance, it is a mental
process in psychology and a computerized process in computer science. Problems can also
be classified into two different types from which appropriate solutions are to be made. Ill-
defined problems are those that do not have clear goals, solution paths, or expected
solution. Well-defined problems have specific goals, clearly defined solution paths, and clear
expected solutions.

Skill development
Personally, my skills are based in the actual designing stage, this stage enables me to be
creative and design anything that I want to design, and therefore this gave me the initiative
to create complexed work to a high standard when it came to actually creating the graphics
using Photoshop, as you can see below on Areas for development this was something that I
struggled with but going back to the skills, the designs turned out to be very good and were
well finished and professional looking because I could hand-draw them and make them as
entertaining as possible but at the same time being vigilant.

Areas for development

As this particular task was aimed mostly at graphics this meant that I had to use Photoshop
for the majority of this task, however, as Photoshop is a very complexed site then this led to
areas for development, by this, I meant that some things on Photoshop were quite tough to
get my head around, however these were all corrected and learnt so that I could have some
areas for development but at the same time, have some room for improvement.

Sources of information
Self-evaluation
Evaluating myself is not something I like doing, however my self-evaluation on this task is
going over the process is based off how successful or unsuccessful on this occasion, I felt
that I was successful in terms of my planning, notes, production logs. Personally, my skills
are based in the actual designing stage, this stage enables me to be creative and design
anything that I want to design, and therefore this gave me the initiative to create complexed
work to a high standard when it came to actually creating the graphics using Photoshop, as
you can see below on Areas for development this was something that I struggled with but
going back to the skills, the designs turned out to be very good and were well finished and
professional looking because I could hand-draw them and make them as entertaining as
possible but at the same time being vigilant. As this particular task was aimed mostly at
graphics this meant that I had to use Photoshop for the majority of this task, however, as
Photoshop is a very complexed site then this led to areas for development, by this, I meant
that some things on Photoshop were quite tough to get my head around, however these
were all corrected and learnt so that I could have some areas for development but at the
same time, have some room for improvement.

Production Process
Pre-production Planning, preparation
The planning was mainly done on the ILP, the Individual learning plan keeps you right up
date with everything that you need to do. This enables you to know exactly where youre up
too.

Production, time management

Time management was something that I wanted to really zone in on to make sure that I
complete my work in perfect time; my ILP will also give me a sort of time zone. Time
management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of
time spent on specific activities - especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency or
productivity. It is a meta-activity with the goal to maximize the overall benefit of a set of
other activities within the boundary condition of a limited amount of time, as time itself
cannot be managed because it is fixed. A range of skills, tools, may aid time management
and techniques used to manage time when accomplishing specific tasks, projects, and goals
complying with a due date. Initially, time management referred to just business or work
activities, but eventually the term broadened to include personal activities as well. A time
management system is a designed combination of processes, tools, techniques, and
methods. Time management is usually a necessity in any project development as it
determines the project completion time and scope.
Monitoring work in progress
When monitoring my work in progress, this enabled me to see exactly where I was up to. I
realised that looking at my progress has given the initiative to continue monitoring my work.
Work in progress, sometimes referred to as work in process, is the sum of all costs put into
the production process to manufacture products that are partially completed. work in
progress refers to raw materials, labour and overhead costs incurred for products that are at
various stages of the production process.

Technical competencies
Technically I felt that my work was spot on. As I really focused on the technical
competencies. This was great because it enabled me to complete my work precisely.
Functional or Technical Competencies Functional Competencies relate to functions,
processes, and roles within the organisation and include the knowledge of, and skill in the
exercise of, practices required for successful accomplishment of a specific job or task.

Creative ability
On this particular task, this enabled me to be creative and to finish my work up to a high
standard, the creative ability meant that I could work to the best of my ability through my
creativeness. Creativity ability is the skill and talent to use our imagination to create and
solve. A better artist is creative. However, you do not have to be an artist to be creative.

Own work
All of this work was done through my own work and nothing was plagiarised, I used
Photoshop to create mainly all of my work and used other sites for the text, however, when
creating this, this meant that I could complete my work.

Finished Production
Compared with original intentions
My finished product compared with original intentions, is completely the same as my
specification. This has meant that the overall result is successful. If you look at my
storyboards and my finished product on Photoshop, you will be able to see there is little
difference, which on reflection is very good.
Appropriateness to audience
On this particular task, the appropriateness of the audience had to be done properly and
looking at my finished product and my target audience that I wanted to aim at, I feel that I
have done this. The "appropriateness" of the audience is based on the rating of the movie
before which the trailer appears. They would not tend to show a trailer for an R-rated
horror movie before a G-rated animated feature. They try to put trailers on movies that are
similar, if not in content, then in tone or, at the very least, rating. Even in trailers for R-rated
films, the content of the trailer itself is going to be PG-rated, at worst. The exception is the
"Red Band" trailer. These may have PG-13-ish content like stronger language, more graphic
violence and very brief nudity. Most trailers are green band. That is why the screen is green
on the warning. There should be anything too strong on a green band trailer, but you would
be surprised at what people find offensive. Alternatively, maybe you would not

Technical qualities
The technical qualities that I have used are actually quite broad. What are 'Technical Skills?'
Technical qualities are the knowledge and abilities needed to accomplish mathematical,
engineering, scientific or computer-related duties, as well as other specific tasks relating to
technology. Those with technical skills are often referred to as technicians, such as audio
technicians, electronics technicians or engineering technicians. Technical skills can also refer
to the ability of a certain type of stock trader who uses technical analysis to buy and sell
stocks.

Aesthetic qualities
The Aesthetic qualities that I have used are actually quite broad. It is generally, although not
universally, agreed among philosophers that there is an important distinction to be drawn
between the aesthetic qualities of objects, especially art objects, and their no aesthetic
qualities: between being serene, stunning, or grating, and being square, in the key of A-
minor, or weighing seven pounds. The concept of an aesthetic quality is a philosophical one,
not in general use, but aestheticians appeal to it in clarifying the practice of art criticism,
justifying aesthetic judgments, and evaluating artworks.
Finished Product
Compared with original intentions:
Compared with original intentions, I felt that my work was very similar to my original
intentions, this meant that I could finish my work off efficiently as well as making little
changes, due to this I felt that overall my product really worked out and I felt that I could
complete my work on time due to not making lots of changes which would have effectively
made me late when meeting the deadline.
Appropriateness to audience: Once again, I felt that this was something that I excelled in,
because my appropriateness towards an audience is very correct and precise. Therefore, I
feel that I have
Technical qualities:
The technical qualities that I have used are quite broad. What are 'Technical Skills?'
Technical qualities are the knowledge and abilities needed to accomplish mathematical,
engineering, scientific or computer-related duties, as well as other specific tasks relating to
technology. Those with technical skills are often referred to as technicians, such as audio
technicians, electronics technicians or engineering technicians. Technical skills can also refer
to the ability of a certain type of stock trader who uses technical analysis to buy and sell
stocks.

Aesthetic qualities:
The Aesthetic qualities that I have used are actually quite broad. It is generally, although not
universally, agreed among philosophers that there is an important distinction to be drawn
between the aesthetic qualities of objects, especially art objects, and their no aesthetic
qualities: between being serene, stunning, or grating, and being square, in the key of A-
minor, or weighing seven pounds. The concept of an aesthetic quality is a philosophical one,
not in general use, but aestheticians appeal to it in clarifying the practice of art criticism,
justifying aesthetic judgments, and evaluating artworks.

Content and style

The content and style, I wanted to keep it simple but effective. Content is what you are
writing about the information you are trying to convey or plot of the story you are telling.
Style is the way in which you present that information your word choice, organization, and
other details of the writing. In publishing, art, and communication, content is the
information and experiences that are directed towards an end-user or audience. Content is
something that is to be expressed through some medium, as speech, writing or any of
various arts. Content can be delivered via many different media including the Internet,
television, audio CDs, books, magazines, and live events, such as conferences and stage
performances.