Feedback from my tutor and others

My Tutor’s Comments

I have had written feedback from my tutor (9/2/2019) about this submission and my course work to date.

He was positive about the technical aspects of the work, and considered the research “fundamentally sound”.

He suggested areas for further development of the theme of the project as he suggested that my work reflects a “photographic expression of the dominant ideology by which public institutions shape our understanding of history, knowledge, and the natural world” and that there is potential to “consider further the ‘normal’ archeological and scientific methods of collecting, ordering, and exhibiting objects”.

Regarding the coursework he suggested adding more detail to the entries about the exercises.

The other elements he commented on and suggested are to expand the range of entries in my learning log to add further experiences/conversations or events. He also suggested I try and expand my thinking across other arts disciplines. He gave me some suggestions for journals and artists’ work to look at including “Oceanmania by Mark Dion.

Feedback from other students

I also posted a link to my site on the student discussion forum and invited any comments from fellow students.

Overall these were positive about the technical aspects of the images. Some colleagues suggested removing some artefacts and replacing with others to create stronger links.

Action Points:

Overall my actions from this feedback are going to be:

Assignment 2:

• Find out the process by which I submit my assignment for assessment
• Expand the background discussions into a greater examination of how photography is used in the collecting ordering and exhibition of objects
• Review the final images and see if there is scope for improvement in quality – where the backgrounds are obvious
• Expand my thinking and argument about what is needed to establish these as a series

Coursework and other elements

• Expand my entries regarding the coursework
• Expand my entries to my learning log to include other experiences
• Gain a better understanding of other disciplines and influence on photographic work
• Examine the work by Mark Dion, and the publications in Provoke magazine