And So it Goes …

Two major things I have learnt from this module are the “language” to communicate visually; and how to appreciate visual design.

Me, Not Me

I recall what I have said in my first posting: “How well one can present and deliver his design is as important as how his design can communicate to his audiences.” Similar to any other languages, a successful communication can only be achieved when both parties understand the language and using it in the correct form. Visual communication is communication through visual design. Thus to understand the language, we learn the design principles and concept. Through our assignment we can then learn how to apply these design concepts correctly.
 
It does matter if the design concepts are not accepted by all, but what is more important is that they understand the concept wish to present to your audiences. Without the understanding it is hard for anyone to try to convince others in accepting his design.

The weekly presentation had also built another advantage in cultivating us into the habit to reason for our design concept. As we head to work in this industry, we must learn how to turn criticisms into useful advices for enhancements to our artwork. Although it was just a few min presentation, the weekly pressure to produce our artwork within a short period of time (applicable to tutorial group 1 I think ha ^_^) also motivate us to practice better time management so that we can meet our dateline. Presentation are opportunities for us to showcase our work therefore we should only produce the best (need not be the best in all but the best in you ^_^). On top of these, we get to see how different people can come up with different ideas in their work. This is a good chance to exchange and learn from these creativity ideas to broaden our creativity. (It’s always good to share ^_^)

At the start of the module, I only had basic interest in drawing. Now, after all that I done in this module, I am please to say that I have also learn to appreciate more of visual arts. From the amount of time I have spent working on these artwork, I have slowly develop more interest in understanding of visual design. Sometimes I will even question myself why are certain design like this and not like that? To answer that question I need to understand the principles behind the design. Well, anyone can learn how to design but not many know how to fully appreciate the design unless he have the opportunity to recreate that design and represent it with his own thoughts and feel.  Take the love card assignment for instance, I believe no one better than the designers knows what is the true message he or she wish to tell their lover until one breakdown the design and analysis their design thoughts. Regardless how much effort one put in an artwork, if it is not appreciated by those he wish to present to, it’s no different just keeping the artwork to himself.

Appreciation is the key word for me in life. To learn to appreciate and not take things for granted. The question how do you want to see this in life is similar to the question how one wants to present his life in front of others.  People live to enjoy life and life stay alive when everyone appreciates life. (Eh hope you understand what I mean)

Anyway, I wish to thanks our lecturers, tutors and my course mates for making this module a fun and enjoyable one. I am glad to learn a lot of useful things from this module. All in all, I believe the end of this module does not mark the conclusion but rather the beginning of a journey of continued learning.