Critically Comparing my Skills, Processes and Methods

Critically Comparing my Skills, Processes and Methods

1st. Formulate your question:
Look below at what you  are you being asked to evaluate.
Unit 1
U1.2.1 Critically compare a range of communication methods used to convey meaning in creative media production.
Note Critically is similar to compare but concentrate on the things that are different with two or more methods used or what sets them apart. Point out any differences which are particularly significant.


In your own words say what U1.2.1 is asking you to do.
Answer: This is asking us what are the different forms of communication within creative media which show different meanings within the media text and questioning the difference between the two, which is more effective at doing this and what implications it has.


2nd. Gather your information:
What have you been doing that you can evaluate
On your blog you now have two weeks detailing classes in The Carousel and professional ways to use tools, skills, processes.  If you have details of these you have done this point just add the links below.


Blog link to last week:
Answer: https://l3mediaualjamesh.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/first-carousel-week-evaluation.html
Blog link to this week:
Answer: https://l3mediaualjamesh.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/media-production-carousel_26.html


3rd. Apply the information
How well have you done in the sessions?
Ask yourself:
  • Which skills, Processes and Methods or tools you enjoyed the most?
Answer: I enjoyed the process of creating a short animation of a balls bouncing and the method of using the application Maya, and then developing my skills within Maya as starting with the beginning as I had never used it before to being able to make a minimal and jerky animation.


  • Which of the things you have been shown could you demonstrate to another person?
Answer: Within premier pro I could show other people the basics of importing audio and visual files to create a basic of an edit which gives a rough but well rounded idea of what I'm doing.


  • Which of the things you have been shown do you need more practice with?
Answer: I need more practice within Premier pro as there is still a lot i need to learn within the application as it is still very new to me and i would love to learn how to get better at it.


4th. Consider the implications
If you were asked by a professional to use some of the tools, skills, processes how well would you do?
Answer: If I was asked by a professional to use premier pro to edit a short film together I would do very well but the edit would be very basic as I know how to put the clips together but not anything too fancy.


5. Explore other points of view
Have you considered feedback from teachers and Peers as to how well you did in the session, if so what feedback have you had?
Answer: During the first edit of our edit of the "ninja thief" I was told the idea for film was great and the editing was "really creative".


What Feedback have you had so far that tells you you are doing okay in the session?
Answer: "you're doing 'right, could be doing better".



Interviewing questions + responses


    1. How have you felt during your time on the carousel?
    2. Which session did you enjoy the most and why?
    3. Which has been your weakest session?
    4. How have this sessions developed your skills and understanding of media?
    5. Which carousel session has provided the most useful to you and why?
Audio of the interview:






- James H

Comments