From the looks of things, this course is more than just a subject combining film, essay and poetry. Here, we examine how we use language within these forms to communicate ideas and observations on a deeper level and uncover a new understanding. At least, that is how see it now. I’m aware that I’m in my first week, many concepts and words to describe concepts currently escape me. I can write reflectively but not in such a considered manner to what’s expected. A strong reflection, as described in Moon’s handbook, is a piece that can consider the perspectives of others as well as the impact on the self, what led the self to making certain decisions or acting in a particular way, and overall what lesson can be taken out of the experience. There are nuances to situations we often overlook as humans in favour of “being right”. I think it is important we take a measured approach to making conclusions.

The idea that interests me most are the definitions of “Hard” and “Soft” Choreography. The latter differentiates from the majority of auteur creations, in that its presentation is up to the audience. Art forms like improv, pantomime, even video games could be considered soft choreography, as they rely on an audience to actively participate to fully experience. It made me think about the changing nature between audiences and texts. The internet and the rise of fandom has given way to a sense of ownership in certain pieces of media, creation of fan art, fan fiction, theories, headcanon. Though works that generate such large followings are predominantly hard choreography constructed by a single auteur,  audiences assume, interpret and discover new things even from unchanging texts. In that regard, hard choreography is not rigidly set as the same experience for everybody, every time. It may not be soft choreography, it may not be open to chance encounters, but it is shaped by an audience observing it.

Of course, this is my first post. I am still wrapping my head around these ideas, and finding a way to structure my thoughts. This post is probably longer than ought to, so I’ll leave it with a question to myself. How do I intend to share ideas through work I write in the future?