Back to college after an extended break and the week started with a series of meetings to brief the students on the requirements set out in semester 2. Despite the long holiday there was a sense of seriousness and I decided to stay sharp and push on in a similar manner to what I ended semester 1 on. Within these meetings I was given a new timetable as well as the opportunity to select a new option module which would replace the specialist production module I completed last semester.
There was also the added focus of our attention being brought to the importance of our solo performances and also the research dissertation we are all working on. These 2 projects are probably the 2 biggest events of the coming semester and will be time consuming for most. I felt it was appropriate that we were reminded of this and have responded by arranging my work on these 2 projects to match the new deadlines in semester 2.
I was planning to complete a rough copy of my dissertation for review but unfortunately I did not find the time to work on it directly as most of my productivity was used trying to find some research material that was relevant to my specific research topic. I am finding that this type of material is rare and that I need to rely on the cross referencing of small amounts of text from a big variety of sources. I am trying to be more specific with my argument but find the lack of specific research material frustrating. I do soldier on with these tasks and have begun working on a research structure that will cover all aspects of the research project.
The digital multimedia project has a new tutor leading the way as previous tutor Pete Nixon decided to move on to pastures new. The replacement tutor is Mike Brown whom I have known for a few years from my time as a student at Dundee College and his presence gives me confidence that I will have some solid experience to rely on as I attempt to complete this project and fulfil my proposed website design.
I met with my design Leighton this week in the art studio and we managed to catch up on the status of the portfolio design which was motivating as the development with the designs has moved on significantly. I was very pleased with the conceptual art that was being used to promote myself as an artist and have also recognised that this project has brought an awareness that I could easily compete professionally within the music industry. I have yet to finish the press release and biography satisfactorily and have been unhappy with the poor attempts I have made with these items. Although they are simple tasks and I enjoy creative writing I find it difficult to write about my life and music in a direct manner which is often required for these types of media releases.
An information crammed week and with the absence of some classes I have plenty free time between this week and next to make progress across all my projects.
There was also the added focus of our attention being brought to the importance of our solo performances and also the research dissertation we are all working on. These 2 projects are probably the 2 biggest events of the coming semester and will be time consuming for most. I felt it was appropriate that we were reminded of this and have responded by arranging my work on these 2 projects to match the new deadlines in semester 2.
I was planning to complete a rough copy of my dissertation for review but unfortunately I did not find the time to work on it directly as most of my productivity was used trying to find some research material that was relevant to my specific research topic. I am finding that this type of material is rare and that I need to rely on the cross referencing of small amounts of text from a big variety of sources. I am trying to be more specific with my argument but find the lack of specific research material frustrating. I do soldier on with these tasks and have begun working on a research structure that will cover all aspects of the research project.
The digital multimedia project has a new tutor leading the way as previous tutor Pete Nixon decided to move on to pastures new. The replacement tutor is Mike Brown whom I have known for a few years from my time as a student at Dundee College and his presence gives me confidence that I will have some solid experience to rely on as I attempt to complete this project and fulfil my proposed website design.
I met with my design Leighton this week in the art studio and we managed to catch up on the status of the portfolio design which was motivating as the development with the designs has moved on significantly. I was very pleased with the conceptual art that was being used to promote myself as an artist and have also recognised that this project has brought an awareness that I could easily compete professionally within the music industry. I have yet to finish the press release and biography satisfactorily and have been unhappy with the poor attempts I have made with these items. Although they are simple tasks and I enjoy creative writing I find it difficult to write about my life and music in a direct manner which is often required for these types of media releases.
An information crammed week and with the absence of some classes I have plenty free time between this week and next to make progress across all my projects.
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