Monday 18 December, 2006
HND – 2D Animation
Viewed the Degree projects which gave students ideas for presentation, content, requirements for their own projects coming up in Block 3. Students enjoyed the presentations and were vociferous and positive in their comments.
Evaluation: Good opportunity and worth taking time out from 2D for
Monday 18 December, 2006
HNC Audio/Visual
Students reflected on the content that they had created the week before and it was decided that they required more content this time concentrating on close-ups of the hardware in order to give more detail.
Evaluation: Worked well on the content but a little disappointed by their first efforts
Tuesday 19 December, 2006
Guidance – Visit of Rosie Butcher, Graphic Desgner at Knockhill
Rosie discussed informally with the students her job role at Knockhill, content she produces, DVD they had commissioned. Rosie gave indication of type of content she would like and stated briefs would be forthcoming in the New Year.
Evaluation: Students appeared very enthused by the visit and will hopefully produce some of the goods.
Tuesday 19 December, 2006
NQ Digital Photography
Discussed what the students would do for the afternoon. Flower-arranging students had display in a classroom of all their assessment work and were open to visitors for critique. Photography students were to use opportunity to take photos and also use the macro facility on the cameras. Working in groups followed by enhancing images on return. Discussed assessment and assessment opportunities over Christmas. Students to decided on content of their briefs for the unit.
Evaluation: Some very nice photographs came out of this exercise. Many will be able to be used for Manipulation next block.
Wednesday 20 December, 2006
BSc Multimedia
Gave further lesson on sound in Adobe Audition. Discussed content of assessment overall. Indicated to students that if they had any questions whatsoever during the holidays to email me. Students recorded their sound effects.
Evaluation: Students worked well despite Christmas wind down
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Wednesday 13 December 2006
BSc Multimedia Group - Intro to Audio
Discussed with the students what they knew, assessment criteria, software experience. Demo'd various tasks in Adobe Audition (need to know for assessment, literally). Students used their own choice of music to demo and apply the skills learned.
Evaluation: Students learned a great deal and it was a fun exercise. Students also reflected on usefulness of skills and potential application in other projects.
BSc Multimedia Group - Intro to Audio
Discussed with the students what they knew, assessment criteria, software experience. Demo'd various tasks in Adobe Audition (need to know for assessment, literally). Students used their own choice of music to demo and apply the skills learned.
Evaluation: Students learned a great deal and it was a fun exercise. Students also reflected on usefulness of skills and potential application in other projects.
Tuesday 12 December 2006
Intro to Digital Photography - NQ Multimedia
Students looked at formal and informal examples of group photographs that other students in Media Space had taken. Used the cameras to take formal and informal photos in groups. I dem'd how to place borders around photos and also to enchance, make black and white, etc
Evaluation: Students applied themselves enthusiastically to job and placed final results onto Photobucket site. They also considered that border enhanced final rendereings.
Intro to Digital Photography - NQ Multimedia
Students looked at formal and informal examples of group photographs that other students in Media Space had taken. Used the cameras to take formal and informal photos in groups. I dem'd how to place borders around photos and also to enchance, make black and white, etc
Evaluation: Students applied themselves enthusiastically to job and placed final results onto Photobucket site. They also considered that border enhanced final rendereings.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Audio/Visual - HN
Demo'd blue screen activity to students. Students demo'd their videos to me. Gave overview of afternoon's activity. Demo'd Adobe Audition. Discussed each person's video story board for the afternoon. Students either worked on their music for video or using the video camera.
Evaluation: Students appeared engrossed in their activities.
Demo'd blue screen activity to students. Students demo'd their videos to me. Gave overview of afternoon's activity. Demo'd Adobe Audition. Discussed each person's video story board for the afternoon. Students either worked on their music for video or using the video camera.
Evaluation: Students appeared engrossed in their activities.
2D Animation
Discussed with the students proposed visit of Graphic Designer from Knockhill Racing Circuit. Needs of Knockhill with regard to Website, video and Flash Animations. More presentations by those who had not done so to date. Students had learned new techniques for creating characatures of each other in Vector graphics which they were keen to include into their animations. Coached individuals with difficulties they were having.
Evaluation: Excellent presentations with very good storyboards. Some really good work developing.
Discussed with the students proposed visit of Graphic Designer from Knockhill Racing Circuit. Needs of Knockhill with regard to Website, video and Flash Animations. More presentations by those who had not done so to date. Students had learned new techniques for creating characatures of each other in Vector graphics which they were keen to include into their animations. Coached individuals with difficulties they were having.
Evaluation: Excellent presentations with very good storyboards. Some really good work developing.
BSc Multimedia - Digital Media
Discussed with students the content of the presentation and covered different formats of compression and delivery mechanisms. Students used camera to blue screen activity. Students learned a great deal and also laughed a great deal more.
Evaluation: Students really enjoyed activity but I think they thought they should not be enjoying themselves so much with end of unit impending. They opted to miss class in the afternoon and go home and get on with assessment as they had enough footage to complete as was.
Discussed with students the content of the presentation and covered different formats of compression and delivery mechanisms. Students used camera to blue screen activity. Students learned a great deal and also laughed a great deal more.
Evaluation: Students really enjoyed activity but I think they thought they should not be enjoying themselves so much with end of unit impending. They opted to miss class in the afternoon and go home and get on with assessment as they had enough footage to complete as was.
Intro to Digital Photography - NQ
Visited the library where the students took photos of the photographs that they found epitomised good portrayal of groups formal/informal or singles
Students took their own photos but many of them were blurred so encouraged use of tripod.
Evaluation: Students created good collection of exemplar photographs which gave them good ideas for their own.
Visited the library where the students took photos of the photographs that they found epitomised good portrayal of groups formal/informal or singles
Students took their own photos but many of them were blurred so encouraged use of tripod.
Evaluation: Students created good collection of exemplar photographs which gave them good ideas for their own.
HN Graded Unit
Students investigated numerous file formats and their uses by using the internet. Those who did not attend were emailed and asked to make a presentation the following week re file formats. Students created posters with the various formats displayed.
Evaluation: Visual re-inforcement of the use of the different formats. Hopefully there will be a value in exercise.
Students investigated numerous file formats and their uses by using the internet. Those who did not attend were emailed and asked to make a presentation the following week re file formats. Students created posters with the various formats displayed.
Evaluation: Visual re-inforcement of the use of the different formats. Hopefully there will be a value in exercise.
Audio/Visual - HNC
Students demonstrated the use of the large Canon Camera to one another. Students made introductory video and learned the procedure for downloading to pc. Students learned how to change speed, apply effects, reverse frames, etc. Make titles.
Evaluation: Students learned a great deal in the afternoon about Adobe Premiere. Most tuition came from me as tutor. Students were very pleased with their efforts.
Students demonstrated the use of the large Canon Camera to one another. Students made introductory video and learned the procedure for downloading to pc. Students learned how to change speed, apply effects, reverse frames, etc. Make titles.
Evaluation: Students learned a great deal in the afternoon about Adobe Premiere. Most tuition came from me as tutor. Students were very pleased with their efforts.
2D Animation
Students gave presentations to group re their proposed 2D Animations. I was their client. Presenter took questions and suggestions from the class re their proposals. There appeared many good ideas.
Students who had not previously submitted their formative assessment work did so. Students commended presentation of some of the assessment work. One student queried how particular techniques had been achieved and students were proud to divulge and describe to him. Carried out numerous coaching sessions with various members of the class.
Evaluation: Students were very interested in what each other intended carrying out and were very enthusiastic about their steadily improving 2D skills. I stated that working together was to be encouraged and the type of activity that would be reflected in the workplace.
Students gave presentations to group re their proposed 2D Animations. I was their client. Presenter took questions and suggestions from the class re their proposals. There appeared many good ideas.
Students who had not previously submitted their formative assessment work did so. Students commended presentation of some of the assessment work. One student queried how particular techniques had been achieved and students were proud to divulge and describe to him. Carried out numerous coaching sessions with various members of the class.
Evaluation: Students were very interested in what each other intended carrying out and were very enthusiastic about their steadily improving 2D skills. I stated that working together was to be encouraged and the type of activity that would be reflected in the workplace.
BSc Multimedia - Digital Media Unit
Began Video with the degree class and discussed with them their experience of video to date and importance of video in the Multimedia Framework. Introduced the students to Adobe Premiere or refreshed their memories if they had previously carried out editing. Two members of the class had up-to-date versions of the software and found the 6 year old version old fashioned and cumbersome in comparison. Students picked up the basic skills very quickly. Looked and discussed the first lecture presentation for video and students had quite a bit to contribute as one member of the class worked for Sky TV so was able to reveal his knowledge from that source.
Evaluation: Other than discussion prob more traditional type lesson but students were interested and eager to acquire skills.
Began Video with the degree class and discussed with them their experience of video to date and importance of video in the Multimedia Framework. Introduced the students to Adobe Premiere or refreshed their memories if they had previously carried out editing. Two members of the class had up-to-date versions of the software and found the 6 year old version old fashioned and cumbersome in comparison. Students picked up the basic skills very quickly. Looked and discussed the first lecture presentation for video and students had quite a bit to contribute as one member of the class worked for Sky TV so was able to reveal his knowledge from that source.
Evaluation: Other than discussion prob more traditional type lesson but students were interested and eager to acquire skills.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Tuesday PM - Intro to Digital Photography
NQ Multimedia
Introduced each other as 2 infill students had joined the class and I did not know all of their names as had only had them on 2 occasions. Talked about what their expectations were from the unit. Difference between snaps and creations for the units. Divided students into 3 main groups who worked in pairs. One group had to find what they considered good quality, well composed photos for groups of people, one for objects and one for landscapes. Reflected on the photos they had found. Students used the cameras in 2 groups and took people photos. I demo'd hot to use photoshop to import, rotate, adjust levels, save. I also demo'd difference between enhancement and manipulation.
Evaluation: Students were much more engaged when they found images epitomising good composition than when I normally showed. Very pleased with themselves and found superb examples of good composition over the 3 genres. Students enjoyed taking their own photos and emulated a great deal of what they had seen. Also wanted to enhance. Keen to learn more to carry out enhancement. Very successful lesson.
NQ Multimedia
Introduced each other as 2 infill students had joined the class and I did not know all of their names as had only had them on 2 occasions. Talked about what their expectations were from the unit. Difference between snaps and creations for the units. Divided students into 3 main groups who worked in pairs. One group had to find what they considered good quality, well composed photos for groups of people, one for objects and one for landscapes. Reflected on the photos they had found. Students used the cameras in 2 groups and took people photos. I demo'd hot to use photoshop to import, rotate, adjust levels, save. I also demo'd difference between enhancement and manipulation.
Evaluation: Students were much more engaged when they found images epitomising good composition than when I normally showed. Very pleased with themselves and found superb examples of good composition over the 3 genres. Students enjoyed taking their own photos and emulated a great deal of what they had seen. Also wanted to enhance. Keen to learn more to carry out enhancement. Very successful lesson.
Monday 27 November - PM
HNC Audio Visual Unit
Start of the new unit. Introduced unit and gave examples of last year's work. Explained that assessment would be what they wished to make it with certain parameters. Gave overview of Premiere Software. Imported video into Flash and skewed, rotated and duplicated.
Evaluation: Students thrilled by their creations and learned a great deal in the afternoon
HNC Audio Visual Unit
Start of the new unit. Introduced unit and gave examples of last year's work. Explained that assessment would be what they wished to make it with certain parameters. Gave overview of Premiere Software. Imported video into Flash and skewed, rotated and duplicated.
Evaluation: Students thrilled by their creations and learned a great deal in the afternoon
Monday 27 November 2006
2D Animation
Discussed with students the progress on their formative assessment from the week before. Demo'd everyone's assessment. Looked at the breakdown of the .fla files. Reflected on what was good, bad, difficult, how to do, etc. Students had not prepared paperwork as unsure of what to do for final animation. Discussed at length everybody's proposed animation. Discussed the advantages of working as a team and learning from each other. Gave example. Suggested to students that they arrange to meet one session in the week to futher their knowledge in 2D.
Evaluation: Although students had not produced expected target work for today I felt that we took immense steps forward in their learning and collaboration. Also I think it was good to demo their assessments as some of them had gone the extra mile with their work.
2D Animation
Discussed with students the progress on their formative assessment from the week before. Demo'd everyone's assessment. Looked at the breakdown of the .fla files. Reflected on what was good, bad, difficult, how to do, etc. Students had not prepared paperwork as unsure of what to do for final animation. Discussed at length everybody's proposed animation. Discussed the advantages of working as a team and learning from each other. Gave example. Suggested to students that they arrange to meet one session in the week to futher their knowledge in 2D.
Evaluation: Although students had not produced expected target work for today I felt that we took immense steps forward in their learning and collaboration. Also I think it was good to demo their assessments as some of them had gone the extra mile with their work.
Wednesday 22 November 2006
HN Graphics
Final Day
Students are completing and handing in their assessments for the Graphics Unit. Some very good work is appearing, however, on the whole work created before assessment is as good or better which surprised me. Still have a number of students who are more concerned about is it enough to pass rather than stating it is the best that they can do.
HN Graphics
Final Day
Students are completing and handing in their assessments for the Graphics Unit. Some very good work is appearing, however, on the whole work created before assessment is as good or better which surprised me. Still have a number of students who are more concerned about is it enough to pass rather than stating it is the best that they can do.Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Monday, 20 November 2006
2D Animation
Students were given a formative assessment to work through. This was comprehensive in its assessment of the students skills which should have been achieved during Block 1 of the unit. Students were being assessed on their skills as opposed to artistic ability. Most students were quite innovative with their application and most managed to complete about 80%. 2 students completed the task but it was a very basic interpretation.
I asked students to finish tasks by Thursday of this week and place on the network drive.
Evaluation: Students appeared to quite enjoy the assessment and attacked it with great enthusiasm. 3 students who had not attended intimated that they found assessment impossible but would try to carry out practice in order to achieve skills. 2 students did not turn up to assessment. One intimated that they were sick the other did not get in touch.
2D Animation
Students were given a formative assessment to work through. This was comprehensive in its assessment of the students skills which should have been achieved during Block 1 of the unit. Students were being assessed on their skills as opposed to artistic ability. Most students were quite innovative with their application and most managed to complete about 80%. 2 students completed the task but it was a very basic interpretation.
I asked students to finish tasks by Thursday of this week and place on the network drive.
Evaluation: Students appeared to quite enjoy the assessment and attacked it with great enthusiasm. 3 students who had not attended intimated that they found assessment impossible but would try to carry out practice in order to achieve skills. 2 students did not turn up to assessment. One intimated that they were sick the other did not get in touch.
Wednesday 15 November, 2006
Graphics
Students worked on their assessment material. Facilitated and answered any queries that they had. Reflected on some of the work which had been submitted to Photobucket.
Evaluation: Students would like another site on which only their best work was displayed. This seemed like a good idea. Asked students if they would like to assess each others work. The general opinion appeared to be NO. They thought this would be too difficult and embarassing
for them to do this. They would like tutors to assess and give feedback.
Monday, November 13, 2006
Monday 13 November 2006
HND 2D Animation
Students worked on their paperwork. I discussed orally with each individual their potential animation. Some students too ambitious for their skill level and others not ambitious enough.
Dem'd creation of rotating animation.
Evaluation: Good. Some students bit overwhelmed with assessment.
HND 2D Animation
Students worked on their paperwork. I discussed orally with each individual their potential animation. Some students too ambitious for their skill level and others not ambitious enough.
Dem'd creation of rotating animation.
Evaluation: Good. Some students bit overwhelmed with assessment.
Wednesday 8 Nov 2006
HN Graphics
Students worked on their assessment, Caron and I circulated giving encouragement and suggestions. Students obtained artwork from Art and Design for scanning. Art and Design Students delighted with scanned work. This type of collaboration good for all students
Evaluation: Good
HN Graphics
Students worked on their assessment, Caron and I circulated giving encouragement and suggestions. Students obtained artwork from Art and Design for scanning. Art and Design Students delighted with scanned work. This type of collaboration good for all students
Evaluation: Good
BSc Multimedia
Wednesday 8 Nov 2006
Lecture on Vector Graphics as prescribed by Napier
Students encouraged to talk about what is good about Flash. Dem'd numerous Flash websites and animations of last semester's students.
Dem'd the basics of Flash and students carried out something similar.
Students discussed what were the basic skills of Flash. Dem'd a few. Students who already knew Flash basics helped the students who knew nothing.
Evaluation: Students were very impressed by the package and wished to know more. I pointed out the best tutorials for them to learn in order to carry out assessment. Progress - excellent
Wednesday 8 Nov 2006
Lecture on Vector Graphics as prescribed by Napier
Students encouraged to talk about what is good about Flash. Dem'd numerous Flash websites and animations of last semester's students.
Dem'd the basics of Flash and students carried out something similar.
Students discussed what were the basic skills of Flash. Dem'd a few. Students who already knew Flash basics helped the students who knew nothing.
Evaluation: Students were very impressed by the package and wished to know more. I pointed out the best tutorials for them to learn in order to carry out assessment. Progress - excellent
Focus Meeting for HNC Multimedia
I was disappointed that no reps were present at the focus meeting held today in guidance and focus meeting was intimated yesterday in the Graphics Class. However the following is a summary of discussion
More space on the Network Drive - pref 2 gb of space for HN Students
MS Office update especially useful for PowerPoint
Video Update Package - Premiere 6 now rather dated as far as compression etc is concerned
Amount of Video Cameras insufficient as far as the amount of students borrowing
Projector for Smartboard blurred and small for viewing across room
Syncronise not utilised as cumbersome to set up for class where other students are not in the class utilise area
Some students enjoy learning in groups for stretching tutorials.
Students like the Lynda.com video tutorials
Comms
Students felt very strongly about noisey activity in Comms - find it very distracting if trying to read eg interpretation for assessment
Also think that there are too many students in class for one lecturer eg double class for one tutor where students are distributed thoughout a large room. Activities are very much group based and difficult for lecturer who was commended for her teaching ability to get around the groups.
Students would like Quark to be utilised within the course.
Insufficient seating in the cafe area of Media Space for breaks
Cleanliness and tidiness of the cafe area noted as a problem - allegations that immature art and design and drama students to blame
Intimated by emai to all HNC students that if there are any other points you would like mooted at the Course Team Meeting
Evaluation: Poor turnout and very motivated and committed group who turned up to focus meeting.
I was disappointed that no reps were present at the focus meeting held today in guidance and focus meeting was intimated yesterday in the Graphics Class. However the following is a summary of discussion
More space on the Network Drive - pref 2 gb of space for HN Students
MS Office update especially useful for PowerPoint
Video Update Package - Premiere 6 now rather dated as far as compression etc is concerned
Amount of Video Cameras insufficient as far as the amount of students borrowing
Projector for Smartboard blurred and small for viewing across room
Syncronise not utilised as cumbersome to set up for class where other students are not in the class utilise area
Some students enjoy learning in groups for stretching tutorials.
Students like the Lynda.com video tutorials
Comms
Students felt very strongly about noisey activity in Comms - find it very distracting if trying to read eg interpretation for assessment
Also think that there are too many students in class for one lecturer eg double class for one tutor where students are distributed thoughout a large room. Activities are very much group based and difficult for lecturer who was commended for her teaching ability to get around the groups.
Students would like Quark to be utilised within the course.
Insufficient seating in the cafe area of Media Space for breaks
Cleanliness and tidiness of the cafe area noted as a problem - allegations that immature art and design and drama students to blame
Intimated by emai to all HNC students that if there are any other points you would like mooted at the Course Team Meeting
Evaluation: Poor turnout and very motivated and committed group who turned up to focus meeting.
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