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Caroline 517443 OCA Learning Log

Illustration 2: Responding to a brief

  • Assignments
    • Assignment 1: Invisible Cities
    • Assignment 2: A Sense of Place
    • Assignment 3: A Graphic Short Story
    • Assignment 4: You Are Here
    • Assignment 5: Self-directed Project
    • Assignment 6: Pre-assessment and Critical Review
  • Coursework
    • Part 1: The Practice of Illustration
    • Part 2: Reportage
    • Part 3: Narrative Illustration
    • Part 4: Contemporary Illustration
    • Part 5: Working to a Brief
    • Part 6: Pre-assessment and Critical Review
  • Research Points
    • Research Points: Part 1
    • Research Points: Part 2
    • Research Points: Part 3
    • Research Points: Part 4
    • Research Points: Part 5
  • Extras
    • Sketchbook
    • Visual Diary

Category: Assignment 6

Critical Review

In early 2025, I decided to make a fresh attempt at writing the Critical Review. I had completely forgotten and lost enthusiasm for any of the potential ideas I considered in 2023, so I started thinking about new possibilities. The topic that I kept returning to was that of dialogue-free sequential narratives and characters within… Continue reading Critical Review

Published April 25, 2025
Categorized as Assignment 6, Part 6: Pre-assessment and Critical Review

Pause in Studies

There has been an ongoing personal matter that meant I had not been able to work on my studies since January 2024. I requested an extension/deferral as I was absolutely unable to commit any time to my studies. My course was the the last thing on my mind at that point and I wasn’t sure… Continue reading Pause in Studies

Published January 10, 2025
Categorized as Assignment 5, Assignment 6, Part 5: Working to a Brief, Part 6: Pre-assessment and Critical Review

Critical Review: Proposal

Although some of my initial ideas for the Critical Review did have potential, particularly the one focusing on the representation of women in comics/graphic novels/illustration, I did not feel completely settled on any one topic. As stated previously, I work much better when I have a clear idea of what I am meant to be… Continue reading Critical Review: Proposal

Published September 7, 2023
Categorized as Assignment 6, Part 6: Pre-assessment and Critical Review

Critical Review: Ideas

As I make a start on planning the Critical Review for Assignment 6, I have no real idea of how I am going to choose and narrow down a particular topic I want to write about. I find it very challenging to be productive when I do not have clear structure to follow. After reading… Continue reading Critical Review: Ideas

Published August 21, 2023
Categorized as Assignment 6, Part 6: Pre-assessment and Critical Review
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