While re-reading all that I have managed to fit into my written inquiry as part of my first draft so far, I was able to enjoy an element of accomplishment, feeling proud and astounded at what I have achieved from start to end (well nearly) of this course.
From the start of this course I was unsure of what direction I was heading, I new where I had come from and I new what I was interested in but lacked confidence and knowledge for the journey itself. Learning all we did in module 1 provided me with a base knowledge, allowing me to establish a more tactful and realistic route into the television world I am beginning to enter now. Module 2 saw me through actually planning to find out more, techniques to learn and discover from others and ultimately catapulting me into the position I am in now. At this stage the knowledge I had gained in module 1 combined with the focus module 2 provided allowed me to take control of the inquiry itself, not only producing valuable answers but helping me within my own transition in career. This kind of progress is ongoing, but it has been a really positive aspect to reflect on. I can imagine we are all the same, becoming wrapped up in writing, the task, the deadline that we forgot about the steps forward we have taken on a personal scale. This reflective moment has helped me take a deep breath and re-enter what is left to be refined and completed. This view on progression has also allowed me to begin piecing together my artefact, viewing it more as an element of progress as opposed to a separate objective within the inquiry. I am trying to remember that as educational as it is, it is also a personal growth all interlinked for a number of purposes...
Tuesday 30 April 2013
Monday 15 April 2013
Where to draw the line?
As we all endeavour to accomplish the completion of our inquiry write up, it occurred to me that the never ending experience of learning conveys a conflicted message to what we are trying to establish within the inquiries contextual purposes - an answer (of such). Though I am nearing the end of my 1st draft I am still finding more and more out each day relevant to the development of my inquiry, but when do we stop incorporating? This question is becoming ever more important to me, as the deadline draws nearer I am wondering how many drafts will be needed to produce the polished piece, to portray the best image of my learning experience.
I think that I have decided in setting 'sub-deadlines' for yourself the structure will set back in, and in actual fact will become grateful that you have 'drawn the line'. The challenge I guess now is in restoring the focus of the academic task, without inhibiting creative flair and work based learning as we near the final stretch of the BAPP course.
I think that I have decided in setting 'sub-deadlines' for yourself the structure will set back in, and in actual fact will become grateful that you have 'drawn the line'. The challenge I guess now is in restoring the focus of the academic task, without inhibiting creative flair and work based learning as we near the final stretch of the BAPP course.
Monday 8 April 2013
What a whirlwind of experience...
The past few weeks have been extremely busy for myself, though this is no excuse for my absence from the blogging world, I thought I would share an update of my progress to make up for it.
From the beginning of the year my inquiry has absorbed so many more discoveries and opportunities than I had ever of thought possible. Though this has been extremely fascinating and beneficial I have found at times my mind straying from the focus of my inquiry that I initially proposed in module 2. I found myself in this situation once more over the past weeks, not only setting me back on my final write up but also sending me into a bit of a melt down while I try and log back into the true focus of the written side to this course.
I recently posted about the prospects of a showreel not only for the use and exposure in commencing a career in presenting, but as an idea for my artefact. Following this, through the art of networking, I found myself sending emails back and forth to a producer for CBBC who was providing me advice in all those question I had originally asked about this very alien side of television. The knowledge he has provided me with is invaluable, giving me the confidence in understanding what goes on behind the scenes and what is expected within the showreel, often dependant on the audience you are presenting to.
Despite this newly established information I am struggling to incorporate this within my findings. As I am learning something new from a different person at a more frequent rate than I had ever dreamed, I am finding myself feeling and sounding overwhelmed within my write up. My challenge is combining my knowledge as a runner, of which I have learnt through my experiences on Soccer AM, together with the vast personal experiences I have gathered from others through the inquiry tool of interviewing, and now the advice from yet another angle within the industry, whilst also linking back to the similarities in my affirmed skills as a dancer - you can imagine how many re-drafts I have started over! Trying not to get too carried away or involved within the media side of my investigation is hard as this is where my journey is propelling me. For purpose of this inquiry as well as self evaluation and reflection, I must remember where I have come from and why and how my investigation started, to truly detail the extent of my findings while highlighting the practicality and usefulness of this course in establishing my professional practice...
From the beginning of the year my inquiry has absorbed so many more discoveries and opportunities than I had ever of thought possible. Though this has been extremely fascinating and beneficial I have found at times my mind straying from the focus of my inquiry that I initially proposed in module 2. I found myself in this situation once more over the past weeks, not only setting me back on my final write up but also sending me into a bit of a melt down while I try and log back into the true focus of the written side to this course.
I recently posted about the prospects of a showreel not only for the use and exposure in commencing a career in presenting, but as an idea for my artefact. Following this, through the art of networking, I found myself sending emails back and forth to a producer for CBBC who was providing me advice in all those question I had originally asked about this very alien side of television. The knowledge he has provided me with is invaluable, giving me the confidence in understanding what goes on behind the scenes and what is expected within the showreel, often dependant on the audience you are presenting to.
Despite this newly established information I am struggling to incorporate this within my findings. As I am learning something new from a different person at a more frequent rate than I had ever dreamed, I am finding myself feeling and sounding overwhelmed within my write up. My challenge is combining my knowledge as a runner, of which I have learnt through my experiences on Soccer AM, together with the vast personal experiences I have gathered from others through the inquiry tool of interviewing, and now the advice from yet another angle within the industry, whilst also linking back to the similarities in my affirmed skills as a dancer - you can imagine how many re-drafts I have started over! Trying not to get too carried away or involved within the media side of my investigation is hard as this is where my journey is propelling me. For purpose of this inquiry as well as self evaluation and reflection, I must remember where I have come from and why and how my investigation started, to truly detail the extent of my findings while highlighting the practicality and usefulness of this course in establishing my professional practice...
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