1.
I think that around 15+ hours of practice every week might be a bit excessive. Considering we all have lots of other classes to attend to, that might be a bit much. I think that anything less than 8~ might be too little time spent practicing. I feel like I’m just in between those two amounts
2.
“Next Level” is absolutely near perfect, as I would assume most would expect. No missing parts, no scuffed lines, near perfect placement and style of all included text, and near perfect synthesis of the colors within the image.
3.
I think the most meaningful feedback I received was on the usage of color. Unfortunately, though, those issues were merely due to the printer and I only was told that ‘It looks professional’. This feedback did not end up helping me in the long run as the lack of criticism on an obviously unfinished piece was not helpful.
4.
The hardest part of making the map was deciding which parts of the campus were worth showing and which parts were not worth showing. It was also difficult to figure out how to properly show those paths and to highlight areas what were worth showing. The most enjoyable part however was mapping and shaping the buildings and also the time spent doing that as it was often done side by side with friends which I found a lot of this semester, particularly because of this class!
5.
I did personal practice drawing and making art in my sketchbook and also digitally on my pad for fun. However, I did not spend a huge amount of time practicing because keeping up with schoolwork took priority.
- My life outside of schoolwork affected my schoolwork incredibly negatively. In a perfect world I would love to keep these two separate but the truth is that it is impossible. I hate using my hardships as a ticket to get by which, fortunately I was able to due for the most part this year, but dealing with a death in the family, a falling out with a parent, depression, financial insecurities, and poor communication and assistance from the campus administration with these problems has made this semester a living Hell. But I’m still here, the only thing I think I can say is that most professors tend not to ask while most students tend not to tell. This poor communication is not beneficial for either side and the professors could benefit from a little more concern and the students could benefit from reaching out. Its easy to assume that a student is lazy and unconcerned when in reality they are simply trying their best while managing the many roadblocks placed before them. I am not saying any professor in particular is being willfully ignorant, just that better communication could result in better work from the student and more respect towards the professor. I just personally feel that my problems don’t need to be aired out to anyone and that I should only say something if I know that I cannot complete a given task due to my troubles. Other students however may not deal with their hardships like I do and may need some compassion from those of authority around them, which is understandable. Perhaps professors should do weekly check-ins with their students in the classrooms.
7.
The ideal classroom environment is the exact one provided in our Studio class. The environment is extremely collaborative and unpressed on time restraints and deadlines. The environment is perfectly suited to help students make connections and friendships among others and to benefit from the knowledge and understanding of others. We all were able to respectfully comment and criticize on each other’s work without fear of miscommunication or hostility. If all classroom environments were like this, perhaps much more would be done simply out of respect of the professor and the students and a want to make those people proud, which I know is what motivated me throughout this semester.