Unit 10 - Presentation Evaluation

Presentation Evaluation

My presentation was to deliver and present the information of my portfolio project. Before my presentation I made sure that I was prepared and had everything ready with me. First of all I checked that all my work was in order and was stored in my A3 portfolio case. I also made sure that I had handouts to take with me for the viewers’ reference.

To start off the presentation, I introduced myself to the audience and told them what my presentation was about and the purpose of it. This was a good idea as an introduction to let the audience know what I was about to begin.

Firstly, my key points in the presentation was to share my designs with the audience, how I made them, who they was for, how each project went and what my ideas were for those designs. I positively think that they came across to the audience well as I explained the information in a suitable tone at a good pace and also, the audiences’ reaction came across as though they was following me well and understood the information that was given to them.

At the end of my presentation I received some feedback on my performance. Some of the feedback was that I ‘came across well, and really delivered yourself’ I was really happy with this comment as I now know that this is one of my strengths when presenting which I can apply to my next performance. Another feedback comment was ’I can see that your really good with logo design and have the eye for it’ I was also happy with this comment as I now know that this area of design comes across as a strength in my skills to the audience. I received another comment on my logo designs ‘This is a really good logo, it looks good and really stands out’ I was pleased with this comment because it gives me the impression that my logos were a stand out piece of artwork to the audience.  When I was speaking to the audience about working for clients, I received a comment saying that I ‘know what the client wants and has a good approach’ I was pleased with all the positive comments and feedback which I received from the audience.
I also had feedback on one of my weaknesses which was the invitation designs that I presented, they said that they ‘felt like the quality dropped when we saw this design compared to the rest’ I was fine about this comment and I found it helpful as I could take it on board. However, when we spoke about this, it’s because the design wasn’t of my choice, I had a brief to relate to in terms of colour etc. from the client.
I was really pleased with all the feedback given to me as I could then take this on board and use it as a guide for my next presentation. I found the method really helpful for my performance skills.

Also at the end of my presentation my audience asked me a few questions. I was asked about which software I used to produce my designs, which I was able to answer easily without hesitation.

I feel that my presentation went really well in terms of the equipment I used, how I spoke, body language etc. The equipment that I used was a success as I presented my work in an A3 portfolio binder with sleeves in for protection. I thought that this was the most suitable size and format for my presentation as it was neat, professional and presentable. However, in terms of it’s purpose I thought that it was the most relevant to my specific area as it is more print based and I feel that presenting my work this way, was more personal.
I feel that my body language and the way I spoke went well as I spoke at a good varied pace and tone to suit the specific part of the presentation, also I spoke confidently about my work and I sat up enthusiastically to show interest in my presentation. However, if I were to improve my public speaking, I would have a lot of practice in front of other people such as friends, family or people in my surrounding area.
The timing of my presentation also went really well, however it only lasted for a short duration of time but this is the cause of me not having a lot of art pieces to present. The reason for this was because the presentation’s purpose was to present ’10 pieces of artwork’.
The weakness of my presentation was the handouts. I gave a good amount showing a few pieces for reference, however for improvement, I needed to give handouts showing every single piece of artwork, which I was presenting.

In conclusion, my presentation went really well and in opinion it was a success. I was confident; spoke clearly, explained well and received useful feedback. I can take the previous feedback shown, on board and use them as a guide for improvement for my next presentation. I felt that my main purpose and key points came across and I think that my audience has a positive reaction. In addition, my presentation went well and I can take the experience on board for my next performance.