Task 15

Evaluation

Techniques and tools

During this unit, I used drawing techniques, both traditional and digital in Photoshop and photography. I feel that photography was one of the main tools for the research and development of my work. I went to the moors to gather images that would influence my work and also be used in my work itself. I feel that going to the moors has been a big help in my work as without it, I would not be able to create artwork in Photoshop. Next time I use photography, I need to take more photographs which are more focused towards my game idea. The use of Photoshop has significantly helped my work and personal development. Throughout this unit, I have learnt a lot on how to use Photoshop which I feel has helped me work more efficiently.  With Photoshop I have used a Graphics tablet to improve my digital art skills as well as completing traditional drawings to help the development of my work and skill. I feel that the drawing techniques worked well as they helped me complete my work faster and at a higher level.  To begin with, I didn't feel efficient using Photoshop and using a graphics tablet, because of this; I was not working well and fast enough. Through completing different tasks, I feel that Photoshop has helped me work well towards the end of visual recording. All of these techniques and tools have been important to visual recording and I will continue use these in future development.

How successful is your artwork?

I feel that the artwork I have created for my game has been successful after using different techniques. To begin with, I created artwork that used image manipulation, cutting different parts from image and mixing them together. I tried image manipulation and this didn't work well as my manipulation skills are not good enough to create the kind of work I wanted. After trying to create artwork only using manipulation, I cut pieces from images and created a cartoon feel by drawing a black line around artwork. It is still Image manipulation, but I'm not blending images together and creating a realistic look. In my original concept, I wanted a mix of realism and cartoon. I stuck to my concept and had the thick black outline with realistic textures. I used the textures because I didn't want to use block colours in my work as I feel my work would not be as interesting. I feel the most suitable technique I have used has been drawing as this has worked well for me instead of pure image manipulation.

What would you change?

 Looking back on my work, I feel that some of my artwork could produce more and at a higher standard. I want to quantity of work to go up as well as the level of work. 

Evaluate the effectiveness of one of your peers artwork.

Bradley Sedgeman

The concept for this artwork is very clear; it’s telling me that this artwork is for a scary game. The artwork helps set the atmosphere for a game that is creepy and scary, it looks as if the witting has been scratched and that this is telling you that there is something sinister awaiting you. This game is aimed at being a scary game and the menu screens, with the scratched text and dark imaging sends the right message that this game is going to be scary. I feel that the text and imagery works really well to create the right atmosphere, but I feel Bradley could have created the font himself to help his skill development.