COP 1 - End of Module Evaluation

Overall, I have really enjoyed the Context of Practice Module.

I think the design work went well as I felt I had carried out proper and thorough research into the market before I began the project. The research helped properly inform me regarding what route to take and helped drive my work along throughout. I have also really enjoyed attending the lectures – I have found these very interesting and they have helped broaden my knowledge on the contextual side of things.

I think I could have improved my researching more into exactly what triangulation is – at times I was confused by the first essay and what I was trying to do. At first I just began writing an essay on consumerism, but found I wasn’t meeting the triangulation part of the brief. I think this really held me back and stopped my work from being properly rounded – in future I would like to make sure I know my exact aims before I start writing!

 I don’t feel my time management was too great – I found myself lost during the middle of the module and ended up rushing everything towards the end. In future, I would like to ask questions earlier and find out exactly what I need to do in order to plan my time effectively. Using something such as a timetable/planner would also help me stick to a schedule and avoid a last-minute panic towards the end.

 In terms of studentship, I definitely feel as though I could’ve integrated myself better within the group sessions and asked for more feedback on my own work. This in turn would have helped me develop my work to a better standard using other people’s views and opinions to work from.

 Next year, I would like to be more on top of the module and feel less rushed at the end. I would like to prioritise specific days to work on the module so that I don’t neglect it or forget to give it any attention! I would also like to make myself more informed contextually – doing more research and reading on my chosen topic would definitely help drive my ideas forward and help me produce a better outcome. I also think picking a topic that I am more interested in would help me stay engaged and focused throughout the module as I would be doing something I am more passionate about.

 I am looking forward to COP next year and am excited about future projects!