CCM: Week 1 / Outlining Your Practice

Climate Changing Media is in a way, unlike the studios I’ve previously completed. A lot of my previous work has been quite ‘fun’ and practical, whereas this studio heavily relies on academia to guide us in understanding a major global issue. The tone of this studio is a lot more serious compared to others, but it’s hard to not feel obliged to learn more about something so real and important in my life. 

Going into this studio, I truly hope to gain a greater sense of understanding of the climate crisis, the state we’re in, and just how close we are to an apocalyptic state. From what I know now, I’m expecting a balanced combination of academia, discussion and practical work. With such a complex issue, I can understand a lot of our learning will come from reflecting on academic work of many media forms. In this process of learning however, I hope to gain a lot of knowledge and skills not only from Elaine, but from my peers.

I believe it’s important, especially in media work, to be open to new perspectives and ideas. Each person in the class has a different experience in life, and each of may differ in how we feel about, or have been impacted by the climate crisis. As a media student, it’s hard for me to not enjoy collaborating. I know for some, they prefer to work alone, but considering my field of study and soon to be career, I can’t not enjoy it. I learn the most from those around me, and I truly hope this studio allows me to open my mind to new ideas, and to learn new creative skills from my peers.

I want to be challenged by this studio. If you don’t challenge yourself, you don’t learn. This studio differs to my previous studio choices, and I’m excited to see where it takes me and what I gain from it on a personal and practical level.

Mind Map: