Jack Cummings

Q1. Briefly describe the work you have submitted for the NMP module highlighting its aims and purpose.

 I have submitted a range of work that highlights my skills. I like to pick briefs that allow me to come up with an idea that is unique and then turn it into a successful campaign displayed on a various range of media platforms. I like to take each campaign all of the way so that there are no stones left unturned. The 4 briefs I chose for NMP where all different which has allowed me to test and improve my skills. It took me a while to choose the right briefs as I wanted to have a whole body of work that will highlight my skills at the end of it and I think I have achieved that.

Q2. How has producing this work helped you in the development of your creative practice? 

I feel that this project has defiantly allowed me to develop my creative practice as I have chosen briefs that interese. Because of the projects I have completed for NMP I have now got a solid portfolio to help me get a job and get my name out there within industry. 

Q3. How would you rate your personal engagement in terms of taking responsibility and managing the production of your work for the NMP? Consider your decision making, time management, use of resources etc.

I would say that the NMP project is by far the best project I have completed in terms of managing my workload, managing time and producing a professional standard of work. At the beginning of this project I choose the briefs I wanted to complete and I finished all of them to a high standard. I am really proud of myself for the work I have produced for this project.  

Q4. How you rate the standard of the work you have submitted? What went well and what could have been better? What would you do differently if you were to do the project again?

I am really happy with the standard of work I have submitted as I feel that I worked consistently throughout this project. I stuck to my own personal deadlines which has allowed me to become more self disciplined. I felt that I could have took some of my concepts a little further. If I was to do this project again I would give myself a few days extra after each deadline to look over my work and refine it more.

  Q5. What have you learnt as a result of producing your NMP work that will be useful and relevant to your creative practice after graduation?

 I have learnt how to manage my time efficiently so that I work consistently everyday to complete a project on time. This attribute will be really useful when working in a design agency as briefs turnover times are really fast. I have also learnt how to present my work professionally in a PDF format which is really useful to highlight my work in the best way possible. I feel that after this project I am much more confidant in myself and my ability. I can work under pressure, and talk in front of big groups of people.

Q6. Which word would you pick to describe your overall achievement for this module – Outstanding – Excellent – Very Good – Good – Fair – Adequate – Unsatisfactory – Poor – Very Poor – Extremely Poor?

MAGIC BEANS.