Reflective Log Guide
A reflective log will help you: ƒ Interpret and evaluate information and ideas ƒ Demonstrate an understanding of creative theories ƒ Develop creative ideas and solutions ƒ Identify and select appropriate media and methods ƒ Create a record of how you are doing ƒ Become aware of the thought processes and decisions necessary for creative work ƒ Learn how to work independently ƒ Become aware of how you are doing on a project at any given time ƒ Find out what your skills are and where you still need to develop Discover what learning, ideas generation and production strategies work for you
What you need to reflect on: The Picture State (briefly) what you have done?
The Learning What have you learnt? About yourself, your abilities, new skills, material manipulation theory, formal elements, your intentions.
The Point What’s the point? Why is it useful and how could you use it to develop the project?
The Success What has and hasn’t been successful? How and why? Go in depth into the reasons; don’t just say that you like something, explain how what you have done contributes to your work or your development.
The Solution How can you address these weaknesses? How can you improve? Analysis, experiment, learning, theory, materials exploration, composition, process etc.
Top Tips
Try to enter/ talk in as much detail as possible, but in a quick and snappy way.
Use Bullet Points if necessary.
Be honest about your performance and self‐critical. Always play to your strengths but know where you still need to develop.
Treat it as a creative exercise and make it part of your routine.
The reflective log can also be useful to plan ahead and set independent targets as you go