Reflective conclusion

To start with, I think the visual response I produce according to my project reflects the aim of my essay. Although I would like to produce a few more posters, I think that the 8 images I presented really summarise successfully the synthesis of both theory and practice. The outcomes show strong satirical elements that combined with the digital process I used really help to communicate the representation of the netiquette. I wanted to transmit a really serious message but at the same time, the use of humour helped to achieve a well-balanced message. I decided to go for a purely digital process in my practice according to the theme of my project ( Social Media), it would be accurate to use a digital approach would be most suitable on this particular module. Although I mainly worked using photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, I also had the chance to produce a couple designs using screen print. If I would have more time for this project, I would definitely try to produce more prints and perhaps create a zine whereas I could place all the prints in it. On the other hand, I'm not really that disappointed because the designs were meant to be shared on social media as part of the project ( Although after some group tutorial I decided to ditch the uploading part due to putting myself at risk with the Leeds Art University policy about offensive content).

I feel like my research process started poorly at the beginning, due to the change of direction during the summer, but I could manage to move forward soon and pick up an even better idea and approach for COP 3. I also struggled during the first month when researching the question and the specific subjects. The problem was, as usual, my insecurity when collecting information. I get lost a couple of times during my research process because I tried to absorb too much information and I didn't know where to stop research and start writing. At the end, I managed to narrow down my ideas and being more selective when choosing texts, books, etc. Moreover, my methodology was mainly secondary research (Qualitative). I wanted to do some primary research too (Questionaire ) but I kind of feel insecured when I knew some of the questions I would ask could be seen as offensive and once again, interfere with the college policy .

Overall, I think that my project was well executed although some more experimental development could have been considered. Furthermore, I think my essay answer the question and it was informative about modern social issues brought by social media. On the other hand, my practical work summarises the intention of my essay according to my subject, although the digital process was the dominant element on my practice, I managed to test and produce images in other formats (screenprints). To end with, if I could extend this project, I think I would choose something more interactive with the audience as I first planned to. Perhaps I can create an online identity where I can freely upload these type of images and to actually see people reaction on the internet, rather than just in a college environment. I may keep pushing this practice and upload in social media once I have a good amount of work.