AY24.25 CTS A ｜ Week 11
Compulsory Question 2
Through today’s mind-mapping activity, I gained a clearer understanding of how each module connects with CTS A, creating a cohesive learning framework. As a Communication Design student, this approach helped me intuitively grasp the relationships between modules. Tony Buzan’s The Power of a Mind to Map explains that mind mapping organizes thoughts by visualizing connections, which helped me see how the modules relate to each other (Buzan).
(after the class, I recreated the chart to display the connection distribution across seven weekly themes in the AY24.25 CTS A module. Each module—Studio, Critical Thinking, Digital Skill, Craft Workshop, and Photography—is represented by a different color. The total score is 84 )
After concluding each module, I found that Studio connects most closely with CTS themes, while Digital Skills has fewer ties to CTS A. I believe this is due to each module's structure, focusing on different skills to create a complete learning experience, as highlighted by the components outlined in educational modules ("Main Components of an Educational Module").
(This chart illustrates the connection between the CTS A (Critical Thinking Skills A) module and other course modules, showing how CTS A enhances learning across different areas)
images reflect my learning journey and how they connect to CTS A. Each picture represents different aspects of my growth, from collaborative projects and skill development to overcoming challenges and fostering a growth mindset.
Reflection myself from week1 the D - CE101 Studio course, （CTS A）Critical Thinking integrates knowledge and skills, transforming my mindset and enhancing my problem-solving abilities by fostering new approaches to challenges and reflection (Reputation Today). This development has strengthened my analytical skills for evaluating ideas in group discussions, research, and reflections. Looking back, I realize the importance of not only generating ideas but also critically analyzing them, making my thought process more structured and goal-oriented. The CPJ (Creative Process Journal) supports me in documenting ideas, aligning with CTS A’s goals of self-assessment and communication. Through weekly projects, I’ve learned to work under pressure, collaborate effectively, express ideas confidently, build relationships, accept feedback, and manage emotions. These are significant improvements, essential for conveying design choices and ensuring cohesive Studio project outcomes (Stobierski).
According to the module descriptor, I noticed further connections between modules (as shown in the chart). For instance, D - CE102 Craft, Techniques & Technologies provides technical support for Studio projects.
In the Craft module, I often feel discouraged by setbacks, fear of feailure but CTS A has helped melearned from mistakes, stay positive ，growing my mindsetand build confidence to explore more in my designs. Analytical thinking nurtured by CTS A simplifies complex ideas and enhances the depth of my design process (Grant). CTS A’s analytical thinking also helps me simplify complex ideas, as my work was often critiqued as overly complex by my lecture. I’ve since improved, and I’ve developed a more open mindset. Team collaboration in Photography has taught me effective communication and compromise, and handling conflicts has improved my understanding of others and strengthened my resilience. In Digital Skills, CTS A helps me evaluate and enhance the clarity and consistency of my designs, effectively refining digital work through software.
Overall, CTS A ties my learning together, enabling critical thinking and skill application across modules. Reflecting on my Week 1 entries, I see how I’ve overcome discouragement, handled conflict better, and notably improved my interpersonal skills. I’m now more confident and open to the possibilities within the design process.
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