For the thirteenth week of our Real-World Media course, we successfully held our exhibition. This prompts me to reflect on three key aspects: audience reception, exhibition preparation and presentation, and collaboration.

In what ways do you hope your creative exploration is received by its audience?
Our primary aspiration was that our audience deeply connects with our narrative about international students – our metaphorical ‘aliens’ in Melbourne. By using various media forms, interactive QR codes, and personalized Polaroids, we aimed to create an immersive and relatable experience. Our intent was to resonate with the audience, a sentiment echoed by a lady who was deeply engrossed in our booklet.

What was it like preparing for the exhibition, and then seeing your work presented and viewed?
The preparation for the exhibition was both exhilarating and challenging. The anticipation of showcasing our work and the practicalities of setting up the site created a dynamic environment. Witnessing our work on display and the audience’s interactive engagement was extremely rewarding. A precious memory I retain is a solo photograph with Professor Dan, which to me, signified an acknowledgement of our hard work and dedication.

Reflect on your collaboration for Assessment 4. How did it go? What would you do differently next time, and why?
Reflecting on our collaboration, our team worked effectively, a testament to Haythornthwaite’s assertion that successful collaborations often arise from leveraging individual strengths and preferences. （Haythornthwaite, 2011）However, in the future, I would stress on setting clearer timelines for each phase of the project. Despite our success, we faced instances of last-minute rushes which could have been prevented with improved time management.

In summary, week thirteen concluded with a successful exhibition and invaluable lessons in collaboration and project management.

Reference:

Haythornthwaite, C. (2011) Social networks and internet connectivity effects, Social networks and Internet connectivity effects. Available at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13691180500146185 (Accessed: 01 June 2023).