Week 10 - Completing the Loop
So the stand in cura:
Well, what an adventure in comms it has been. I really enjoyed learning how to draw engineering drawings by hand, and building shapes by using tools rather than measuring. The t-square has proven to be a useful tool which I will treasure fondly but may not ever use again. I also really enjoyed learning how to draw in perspective, that is something I will take with me and can use not only in my studies but in my recreational drawings as well.
I think a big lesson I took away from this course is patience. I am used to picking up new skills quickly, rushing through material to get to the end result. This often involves taking shortcuts. I found that comms classes aren't my favourite as they often focus on conventions and dry skills rather than the artistic and free flowing side of design. I do recognize that no matter how good my designs might be, if I can communicate what it is I am trying to build, then it is basically worthless. So patience with myself and coming into these lessons with a mindset of its about the journey not the destination. If I am to become a good designer, taking my time to really learn the ins and outs of a skill, and apply a strong work ethic will get me much further than cutting corners to get half a job done. Doing this course again I would try manage my time better. I often put things off to the last minute which did in turn lead to more corners being cut. I think over all I achieved some of the learning objectives of this course. I know I am capable of much more and I am a little disappointing I did not apply myself fully to a course. It definitely took me out of my comfort zone and I think I got scared not being good at things straight away. I feel as though I missed out on a lot of learning just because I didn't want to fail enough to gain some valuable lessons. Through out all the ups and downs of a 10 week course, I found out a lot about myself and some good solutions to some problems, and a lot of work arounds that I will need to address in my time at UNSW and beyond. Thanks to all the students who helped me, and thanks to Rob, Sarah and Gonz for an interesting and dynamic term!













