#unit 1 reflection

[geff-portfolio-blog]

Unit Reflection

This unit we learned about Core Competencies, First People Principles of Education, and how we learn and what we value. Along with that, we also learned about Residential Schools and basic writing and PowerPoint making. I think I did relatively well this unit, and I am proud with most of the work I did. One goal I have for next unit is to improve everywhere I think I could’ve done a better job at, and to put the First People Principles of Learning and Core Competencies to work.

My Work

Core Competencies

I feel like a good showing of my understanding of Core Competencies would be the reflection I did on what Core Competency I feel the strongest in. I chose it because I demonstrated my understanding with personal experiences, making my showing of my understanding stronger. It demonstrates my learning as it shows my understanding of the Core Competencies, what they mean, and shows my understanding and growth as a creative thinker.

First People’s Principles of Education

A perfect showing of my understanding of First Peoples’ Principles of Learning, and what I think was the best work I did this unit, was my presentation on on of the Principles. I chose it not only because I think it was my best work this unit, but because I think I showed my strengths well while working on it. I think this subject shows my learning and growth as it showed how I began wanting to know how I could improve my learning by using things like the Principles of Learning.

Writing

I feel like a strong showing of my writing would be the paragraph I did on whether or not science proves or disproves God. I think I stated my opinion clearly, and that I had some strong points. I chose this because I felt like it was a strong example of my writing skills and shows my knowledge of the subject and my growth into writing about more controversial topics and topics that matter to me as a Catholic instead of avoiding them.

[avrabbit-blog]

Unit 1 Reflection

During this unit I learned how to better analyze form in images, but also my surroundings. Instead of just being able to point out elements and principles that are present in any work, I am able to actively and automatically see and understand how each element of form mixes and works together to create not only a given image, but naturally in my surroundings. After unit one, when I take the time to observe and look around me it is easier to, and becoming a habit perhaps subconsciously, to notice the shape of things. I can now easily see why a certain building looks visually pleasing to me, and why another I would want to change everything about.

I found myself the most frustrated during the diptych project. I had never needed to pair two images together based on the pure essence of form. Certain pictures did not work for reasons I had not ever thought of, or there were ways of unifying an image even more than I had previously thought. Though in the end I do believe The diptychs became one of my successes. Another project that I consider to be a success is the pattern project. Through learning how to create a pattern in Photoshop was a useful learning experience, and experimenting with symmetry and all the different ways to organize my motif image, allowed me to create a truly original pattern that I felt hit all the bases.

In the next unit I would like to improve my ability to formulate concepts and ideas, Especially since it will be more narrative based, I’m excited to really get creative this unit, but I must be able to keep the center focus on form and learning how to communicate an idea through form.

[ghxst-egg]

Unit 1 Reflection

Now having gone through this unit, I can say that I actually do look at the environment differently now; I mean I was already attracted to certain things when I take pictures, but now I can acknowledge why. I was generally frustrated with the final project in that I was more focused conceptually rather than formally. Regardless of that, I think I succeeded in the project, but then again, I’m just tired of looking at it. I would like to work on my personal work dynamic for the next unit because I have terrible time-management skills on top of been busy anyways.