VISU 1100 Blog Post #6

SKILLS INVENTORY

1. My greatest strengths in Visual Studies include: prior knowledge of some Adobe programs, mostly photo-editing.

For greater success in this course, I need to: build my compositional skills and get better at critiquing.

2. My greatest strengths in Pre-calculus include: how much I enjoy doing math.

For greater success in this course, I need to: actually study sometimes.

3. My greatest strengths in French IV include: basic understanding of how French grammar works.

For greater success in this course, I need to: study vocab, practice speaking French, and completing extra practice assignments.

4. My greatest strengths in Visual Studies seminar include: good note-taking and listening skills.

For greater success in this course, I need to: participate in discussions.

5. My greatest strengths in Rhetoric and Composition 2 include: my understanding of rhetorical appeals and writing skills.

For greater success in this course, I need to: stop procrastinating so much because it results in so much stress.

6. My greatest strengths in Freedom and Rights freshman class include: note-taking skills and ability to remember details because of taking notes.

For greater success in this course, I need to: study the required readings more.

Computer skills:

1. My computer skills include: certification in Adobe Photoshop CS6, experience with Adobe Illustrator, Wacom tablets, Adobe InDesign, as well as the Microsoft Office set.
2. I still need to learn: maybe 3d animation software, and learning how to 3D print.

Research & writing skills:

1. My greatest strengths as a researcher/writer include: two years of training to write in a very limited amount of time.
2. I need to work on these aspects of research and writing: I need to get better at editing.
3. I learn best & accomplish most when: under pressure.

ACTION PLAN

The class I struggle with the most is my French IV class. My main issue lies in how long it takes for me to quickly recognize French words in a limited amount of time. Ten things I can do to improve my performance in this class are:

1. Attend French Club.
2. Practice speaking French.
3. Practice writing French.
4. Set aside more time to study.
5. Make flashcards.
6. Attend French tutoring.
7. Complete more practice lessons.
8. Talk to my teacher about French.
9. Participate more in class.
10. Listen to/ watch/read French media.