Tuesday 18th September 2012
Creative Influences 

This lesson was just a general overview of the module. The main points covered for the lesson -

Assessments 1+2 - Assessment 1 being a negotiated and agreed proposal (1,000 words) and evidence to support a industry project that will enhance my progression plans. Research will have to include-

Research into progressions opportunities
Costing and Funding
Timescales and deadlines
Intending outcomes

Assessment 1 is worth 50% of the total mark.

Assessment 2 being a 2000 word essay on a movement, designer or artist that has had a significant impact on my specialism.

Assessment 2 is also worth 50% of the total mark.

Neil covered a lot of points at the start of the lesson on progression, what possible routes I could take after I finished the current course I'm are on. There are a lot of ways I could go for after I complete New Media.

Higher level education was suggested and a route that I am considering. Other people suggested internships, employment, Starting your own business and business courses, freelancing etc.

The class was given a task to complete after Neil had finished explaining progression. I was given a sheet to evaluate my practice. The sheet had some questions asking about what progression route I would be taking, what is the most significant thing i have learnt so far etc.

We then went onto discussing what an Eclectic Practitioner is, someone who is practicing as a certain profession but also taps into other professions. For example a 3D artist who teaches as well doing 3D. We listed a lot of different subjects a practitioner could be doing.  

Even though this lesson was just an overview Neil gave a good overview of what he expected from us in the module. I also think that this module will be extremely useful in helping me plan for my next progression route.