Applied Illustration - Research Task

After our module briefing, we were split into groups and given a research task. In this task we had to choose three of the starting points given on the brief and then individually go off and do some initial research. We had to get contextual research and gather images, names and websites.

Our group chose:

- Publishing & Book Design
- Character & Narrative
- Object & Environment

I was quite happy with our choices as I didn't have many ideas of what i wanted to do for the brief so i was happy to research anything as i thought it might generate more ideas.

When we met back up into our groups, each table was assigned a starting point then we each had to place our printed research onto the table which it fits. After we wrote on big pieces of paper and were given different themes to write about them i.e. cultural, historical, technilogical, social & ethics. for each theme, we moved onto a different table, with a different starting point.

I found the exercise really helpful as i got a lot more ideas of where i could start with the project. I was really interested in the historical and cultural themes, which i will consider when deciding on things to do.

OUIL505 - Module Briefing

We have just been briefed on the new module we are about to start. The brief itself is very open, we have to choose one of the six starting points and then do literally anything we want. This seemed quite daunting at first because the possibilities are endless and sometimes having the ability to do anything makes me question every decision i have to make. We have spoken in the briefing about how one of the starting points could lead to something else, but at the moment, i like a few of them. I am considering, Publishing and Book Design, Editorial and reportage or children's book and education.