1st Term Results and Feedback

The first term was a lot different to the way things are now. In FDP we would be doing quick 3/4 week projects which was OK as it forced me to get the ball rolling quickly and come up with ideas. But it was disappointing not to be able to carry the projects through and actually make any garments. So this term I'm really looking forward to getting stuck into the construction and sampling of my ideas.

After coming back from the Christmas break we were given the marks and feedback from all work done in the first term. For FDP, I stupidly didn't realise that there was a strict time deadline for this work to be handed in, and was running late on that day so it meant I was 10 mins late on handing in. This unfortunately meant I could only achieve minimum pass grade!! :( I was really upset but could only kick myself for not registering the timed deadline!! I knew the timetable said 9.30am but I guess I just didn't click! Anyway, silly mistake which will NOT happen again!! So my mark for the FDP unit stands at just 40%. But I was able to see what I would have got, being the equivalent of a 2:1. I am told that marks in the first term do not count toward your final grade so I guess all I can do is learn from this experience and not to dwell on it. I would have achieved a decent grade so I'm happy in this sense. Comments on this work were that it is "very neat and well presented. However some of the boards presented needed greater consideration of scale." I think though that because we were so pushed for time perhaps some of my work was a little rushed. Again this is why I am enjoying this term as it means I can take me time and produce some good quality work.

In the PCCP unit I managed to achieve 70% (which I think is equivalent to a first?) I really enjoyed this unit as I think my construction skills are strong and I am picking up the pattern cutting techniques quite quickly. Feedback included again, "a neat and well presented folder of work, with in-depth knowledge being demonstrated. Excellent garments." So I am really happy with my PCCP grade. Although I naturally had to ask what would I have to do to gain a higher mark, and this would include examples of extra work that is not compulsory but that would present evidence of further in-depth knowledge, skills and understanding.