Evaluation

On the whole I have really enjoyed this project. I enjoyed researching classic Elizabethan make up in order to create my own contemporary Elizabethan make up look. Before this project I found research hard, often jumping to my final idea too quickly. Through the use of my blog I am now more comfortable in knowing how to present my research and ideas, and show how I got from an initial idea to a final concept. I mostly used the internet for my research with the exception of one book, I think it would have been beneficial to use some more varied sources to make sure I had as much information as possible. I had no previous make up experience prior to starting this course and I have loved going back to the start and perfecting the basic skills needed to create beautiful looks. I also really enjoyed learning the techniques that were more specific to our New Elizabethan project such as blocking out eyebrows, and creating the perfect white base. My partner, Charlotte and I both went through quite drastic changes to our designs over the course of the project, but we communicated well and dealt with these by doing extra practice in our own time, and clearly explaining to each other how we wanted our designs to look. I think next time, I would do more practice of my design on my own face to ensure I actually like my final look, to prevent having to change my whole idea so last minute. Overall, I think that I have learned a lot about research, time management and practical skills from this project, and these skills will really help me in future projects.