SB9 - Evaluation

I was really happy with the outcome of this final brief. The extensive research that done on this topic not only informed me but the work that I created throughout this brief. I wanted to choose a project that I didn’t fully already know about and use my inexperience of the topic to create an outcome that I know would be informative to me and both the spectator.  

This project had the longest planned out time on my time chart to help build a stronger response to the brief and to generate more research and a stronger understanding for the plastic ocean pollution.The production process was the most risky and unreliable part of the project- as there were many variables to making the book and things that could go wrong - that is why I planned for it to have the most time compared to other projects.

I was able to learn great practical skills during this brief.  Planning and preparation were key skills shown, booking training workshops and tutorials whilst still keeping to my time management plan. I learnt new process skills such as mold making and learning how to independently weigh out and make resin to pour into the mold correctly. I really wanted to push the boundaries of this brief and create something different in comparison to existing informative pieces of work, and I think making the resin cover made it really stand out that little bit further.

I was really happy with how the final product ended up, no mistakes occurred during the practical process. The resin cover hasn’t damaged and the acetate and plastic layers in the book fit perfectly alongside the card. If I were to improve the project in anyway, I would potentially use either a lower gsm stock or decrease the amount of pages to offer a more easier read of the book, it is quite sturdy and this is due to the use of using the water bottle rings to bind the book. But overall I am very happy with the final outcome, every element of the book has a justifiable and strong purpose - and achieves the brief.