The End of 150

The semester draws to a close this week. Its been amazing, and I don't say that lightly. I've learned a lot in this class. The aesthetics of photography, the design aspect of typography and the various ways to edit both video and audio were great lessons I am sure I will always use. The trip to the museum of the moving image was a favorite of mine. I can't wait to introduce my friends and family as it will make a great spring trip.

While there were definitely more highlights than low, I do have ideas that would only strengthen the curriculum. I think the class should be altered to include more of the newer disciplines. I felt the class weighed about 80% on film but the class now has non-film majors that may not need to take time away from other media topics currently being used on film. It's great to learn, but in doing so we lose time better spent on a more varied introduction to media course. I think the class should be opened up to teach introductory items in some of the new disciplines and maybe a bit less of the film.

I also think next semester with added time for the 'lab' or hands on sections, students will be able to better grasp and work with the programs and things being taught. It should make for more creativity and time to learn/play. I for one could have used more in class instruction and time to work on a few of the projects. It would also help if the lectures were taught before the projects or labs were assigned/taught. Sometimes it was the case where a lecture  was taught after the project was begun and we had to go back and re-do things (as was the case with the short film/video).

In the end, I think with some minor changes/additions, the class will be an even stronger one. It really was a wonderful class and I look forward to all 160 has to bring in the spring!



Until then.... Enjoy your holiday all!