Overall evaluation

This unit has been such a good learning experience for me, everything has been really valuable. I can’t believe how quickly it has gone! I have learnt various new techniques and added to my creative skill set.  I have learnt that communication is key when working with a partner, and I feel there are times where both of us could have been bit more forthcoming and honest with each other about our progress.

I did find it quite strange working with someone else’s design and I did feel very pressured to get it just right as I knew Marianne had spent a lot of time working on it. I struggled with her design initially as there was lots of straight lines and intricate detail. However, Marianne was very cooperative and let me practice as many times as I needed to before the assessment. Lots of practice combined with playing around with different materials and stencil options meant that I felt confident in time for the assessment.

As a designer, there are definitely things I would have done differently to improve my design. Although I am not completely happy with the final images, I am happy with how i combined Elizabethan and contemporary elements whilst always making links back to my lady in waiting, Elizabeth Brydges.

Although there have been elements of this project that I found really hard, I have genuinely really enjoyed combing new skills with Elizabethan and contemporary influences to create my very first  make up design.