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Lecture #7: Levels of Order: Regular & Modular Grid

Concepts for Order: (de)Centrality, (de)concentration, Growth Direction

Assignment #6 : Order 

For this task, we were asked to use four 21cmx21cm sketch papers. We used one of these sketch papers as a grid and created the lowest level order. We created different sketches on the second and third sketch papers using different geometric shapes. I chose to use triangles in my second sketch and circles in my third sketch. The fourth sketch paper contains the sketch formed by the overlapping of these three sketch papers.

Later, I scanned the parts that I relate to each other and want to be bold in the image on this fourth sketch paper. In my final composition, I clarified the composition formed in the fourth sketch by using black, white, and red cardboard.

While I am creating my composition, I tried to pay attention frame of reference and Gestalt principles.

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(19 February 2019)

In today’s lecture class, we had been introduced to 2 new applications that is useful for the education system. First of all, we were introduced to this application on Outlook called “SWAY”. This application allows individuals to create visual stimulating newsletters, presentations and documents. We were given a few minutes to experiment and explore the application. There are both advantages and disadvantages of using this application. This application is more appealing to young people due to the visual stimulation. Besides that, the visual stimulation and navigation allows a longer attention span of target audience.

Next, we were introduced to this website called “poll.excitem.com”. This website allows individuals to create new poll and receive answers anonymously. We were also given a few minutes to explore this website. An individual was given a chance to volunteer by asking a question to the class which was, “What keeps you alive?” and majority of the answers were ‘oxygen’. A few advantages of using this website was discussed together in class. This website is useful for feedback as it allows people to answer anonymously and instructor are able to know in general of the student’s feelings towards the particular lesson that was being taught. It also allows the students to engage with particular sensitive questions and opens a channel of honest and discussion learning.

Last but not least, we were instructed to plan a lesson plan among our group members on “How to love yourself/develop self-love” using song lyrics and 2 tools from those we learnt in class. The lesson plan was then presented by each group. This was the lesson plan that was discussed among my group members and me:

Song Lyrics

Warrior – Demi Lovato (Eileen)

Now I'm a warrior Now I've got thicker skin I'm a warrior I'm stronger than I've ever been And my armor, is made of steel, you can't get in I'm a warrior And you can never hurt me again

 Rise – Jack & Jack (Catherine)

Say we're going no no no no no no nowhere But we they don't know know know is we don't don't care We're gonna keepin' on, keepin' on going til' we can't go no more We're gonna ri-ri-ri-ri-rise 'til we fall, yeah

 Skycraper – Demi Lovato (Khavi)

I’ll be rising from the ground

 New Romantics – Taylor Swift (Najlaa)

Cause, baby, I could build a castle Out of all the bricks they threw at me And every day is like a battle But every night with us is like a dream

 When the party’s over – Billie Elish (Amira)

But nothing is better sometimes Once we've both said our goodbyes Let's just let it go Let me let you go

 Phase 1: Based on current events, there is no prior knowledge of self-love by the students, ranging from the age of 13 to 17 years old.

Step 1: Ask them general questions/assume what self-love is

Step 2: Tools that we’re using: Webjets.com and SWAY

 Phase 2: Planning for integration

Step 3: Teaching them about self-acceptance, how to gain self-esteem and how to explore the nature of self through quizzes and presentations

Step 4: Using SWAY by including music videos, graphical videos and images relating to the lyrics. Secondly, using Webjets.com by giving them an activity to do such as expressing themselves through blog based on self-love.

Step 5: Get them into small groups of 4-5

 Phase 3: Post-instruction analysis & Revisions

Step 6: Analyse general feedback given by the students after the activities have been carried out.

Step 7: If there is a flaw in the current lesson plan, technological tools or any related tools will be revised.

I admit that as a student who’s constantly busy with studies and the daily routine, I tend to forget to prioritize myself first especially my mental health. As an advance learner, today’s class is a wake-up call for me as it shows me that self-love is the most important thing above else. Without self-love, we are unable to have a healthy and happy relationship with anyone including ourselves. I learned that having your own theme song can be one of the ways to remind yourself about self-love and as a motivation to continue surviving through the hardships of life.

Multimedia Artifact

Acknowledgement 

TED-Ed. (2015) 3 Tips To Boost Your Confidence [online] available from <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_NYrWqUR40> [19 February 2019]

The School of Life (2016) Self-Esteem [online] available from <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC9S_fFMnaU> [19 February 2019]