My self-portrait video is underpinned by a pretty simple concept, being to create a “day in the life” representation of self. Given the strict time constraints and the (relatively) heavy volume of content (and various techniques) required to be included,… Continue Reading
One of the strongest motivating factors for me in moving to study at RMIT (having transferred from Brisbane where I studied Mass Communications nonetheless) was the heavy emphasis I know placed on “practically making media” within this degree. Unfortunately during… Continue Reading
Since its inception, the media and communications industries have expanded and transformed greatly. Consequently, we now far more often delineate the boundaries between what were once clearly defined subject areas or categories (being institutions, production, audiences and texts). Central to… Continue Reading
I found that the haiku poem task was a really valid exercise in teasing out different editing techniques, as well as exploring different elements of contrast and juxtaposition. The task also required the translating of textual to visual communication, which… Continue Reading
As human beings within an incredibly diverse and inter-connected wider society, we are all bound by the common need to feel connected, loved, wanted and appreciated. Studies reveal that one of the greatest risk factors in developing a mental illness… Continue Reading
A critical component of learning and advancing upon your knowledge base and skills is the ability to self-critique and evaluate the work that you have produced. Central to this is identifying what your strengths are, why they are valuable and… Continue Reading
What really stood out to me from this week’s Media One lecture was the idea of approaching editing from more of an abstract (rather than mechanical) perspective in striving to create new meaning. This tactic can lend itself to benefit… Continue Reading
One of the strongest motivating factors for me in becoming a media and communications professional is to bring to the masses information on some of the world’s most pressing and confronting issues faced on a global scale today. There are… Continue Reading
The concept behind my audio files is incredibly simple, being to communicate to the audience the more mundane and trivial aspects of moving and the logistics that that requires.