At the beginning of this project, I was quite worried that it would be too difficult. Whilst I enjoy research based work, Whilst I enjoy research-based work, I often worry that I go about things in a way that isn’t the most efficient or is even wrong. I have a tendency to second guess myself with research topics, often worrying that I’m not looking into the ‘right’ elements. However, I have found that this assignment has boosted my confidence in this. Researching a topic based on my own personal curiosity rather than pressure and necessity made me enjoy the process a lot more. It has also taught me a lot in the history of the animation industry in several regions and I even learned that I have a genuine interest in very early animation, particularly when it is tied to cultural or historical moments.

During our presentation of our poster, our lecturers had equal compliments and critique’s. hey noted that our poster was informative and well-researched, but also a bit too text-heavy. They also mentioned that our subject matter was a little broad, and if we had narrowed our angle down to a specific event or animation then our poster and presentation may be a little more cohesive. Looking back, I do agree with their criticism’s, I can see that our poster can look a little bit too text heavy and whilst we were each passionate about our respective subject matters, it did cause our presentation to come off as disconnected and rushed at times. This served as a valuable lesson in balancing information whilst presenting information visually without overwhelming the audience.

Moving forward, I will definitely take this feedback into account. I have learned the importance of narrowing down information and choosing a more clear subject matter for specific group projects, especially when visuals are involved. Overall, I am proud of our final poster and how we presented it, and I look forward to applying what I have learned to future projects.