Todays lectorial was pretty relaxed, Brian took us through review of the semester, as well as giving us some preparation for beginning our studios next semester.

Brian gave us some review questions, to look over our semester.

What and how did you learn that you think was really valuable? I think definitely the most valuable thing I learnt this semester, was how to use Premier Pro and Audition. Obviously both of these programs will be ones that we use throughout our course, and learning to use them both proficiently this early has set me up well for my future as a media student. In class tasks, as well as all of the project briefs have given me a tonne of opportunity to grow my skills.

What did you find the most challenging about the course? Although it does sort of contradict my last answer, I think the most challenging part of the course was getting out of my comfort zone and learning to use the new applications. I went through VCE using final cut pro, so it was difficult to learn how to use the adobe applications, and not just fall back into old habits, by using final cut.

What have you discovered about your own creative practice as a media maker? I’ve been happy with all the work i’ve produced this semester, however I think i’m holding myself back in a number of creative aspects. I tend to come up with lots of ideas when we are given a task, but leave it too long to have enough time to put them in practice. I’m great and planning, but not so much implementing when it comes to my own creative practices. That’s something I definitely want to work on next semester, so that I can create work that I am 100% satisfied and proud of.

The graph below was what we worked on it class. It shows how I felt about each other skills or statements throughout the semester.

Overall, I think I had a pretty successful and enjoyable first semester, and I’m hoping it can only get better from here!!