1st Semester Reflection

1. Quality of Work
I think that since the beginning of the year my quality of work has improved. For the first few assignments my approach was with simplistic art. More recently, I added additional elements to my art. Although they are small adjustments, they take my art to the next level. For example, in my American Gothic design I used the pen tool to outline the art and then used the pen tool to create shapes to but as a background. I feel like that was going further than I had to. It was definitely had more quality than some of my original ideas for that assignment. 

2. Effort
At the beginning of the year I would usually just start a project without a plan. However, I have found that if I plan out my ideas they turn out better. When starting some pieces I sometimes have a vague idea, but without additional planning it can take a lot of time to make it work. I think that looking at others work, giving critiques, and receiving critiques definitely helped me improve current art pieces and future pieces. By getting the ability to see what others in the class are doing, I get to learn what else I can create and further my knowledge of the program. Additionally, when I am not confident in a piece or feel like it needs more, others can give me feedback to improve it.

3. Participation
I am always on time to class. When I am not done with an art piece or feel like it is lacking elements I will work continuously to make it a better design. I work independently on my assignments. However, I accept and appreciate feedback on my work to improve it. I use the time provided to be productive and create better art.

4. Improvement
I am not sure that I have a designated style, but my work has improved through an increase in my knowledge about the program. I have also improved my ideas and the way I approach starting a new art piece. Through the critiques I gain confidence in my art and a second opinion to improve it. I think the concepts in my art have improved since the beginning of the year and will continue to improve for the remainder of this year.

5. Adjustment
I hope to find a designated style and have my art come together. Additionally, I want to plan out my art more and hopefully see an improvement in my art. For the pieces I have planned, my result is significantly better than others. With these adjustments, each piece of art will contain stronger concepts and more detail work.

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