1. In order to accomplish a task you have to work together, listen together, and build off each others ideas to accomplish TEAMWORK
2. no idea is stupid unless you don't share it
3. break things down into smaller, simpler steps so that more people can understand them
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Reflection on balloon throwing!
Today we played with balloons. The object of our play was to keep all of the balloons up in the air. We began by simply standing in a circle, and throwing our own balloon up in the air...in hopes that someone else in the circle would keep it up. This process, while chaotic, seems to work fairly well and woke me up from my morning sleepiness. Then after we mastered this technique, people in the group began to further complicate other ways in which we could possibly keep these balloons up.
One beautiful thing about this process is that others in the group began to add to others ideas with their own ideas, creating a process that could have never been thought of by one single person. I really think that this collaborative creation of a single idea by multiple people illustrates the beauty of teamwork, imagination, and the execution of an idea. Everyone in the group contributes their own personal talents and strengths to further strengthen the idea and ultimatly make it a more successful experience. However, this flow does not simply happen. It took us a a little while to establish a rhythm, a flow and a mentality to listen to each other and work as a team.
the 5th objective: Teamwork
1. break things down into smaller thoughts
2.central/flexible leadership
3. listening to each other (opinions, ideas)
4.quality interaction with peers
5. establish a rhythm (sequence)
6. understanding what people are trying to say
7. demonstrating ideas
8. reading each others body language
9. work cohesively
10. creating time for play and percolation
11. Pause/ begin together
One beautiful thing about this process is that others in the group began to add to others ideas with their own ideas, creating a process that could have never been thought of by one single person. I really think that this collaborative creation of a single idea by multiple people illustrates the beauty of teamwork, imagination, and the execution of an idea. Everyone in the group contributes their own personal talents and strengths to further strengthen the idea and ultimatly make it a more successful experience. However, this flow does not simply happen. It took us a a little while to establish a rhythm, a flow and a mentality to listen to each other and work as a team.
the 5th objective: Teamwork
1. break things down into smaller thoughts
2.central/flexible leadership
3. listening to each other (opinions, ideas)
4.quality interaction with peers
5. establish a rhythm (sequence)
6. understanding what people are trying to say
7. demonstrating ideas
8. reading each others body language
9. work cohesively
10. creating time for play and percolation
11. Pause/ begin together
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
theme sound analysis 2/26
A. AME
The sound structure of this work is a montage of abstract sounds. It uses specific video game noises that sort of resembles music. In parts of the montage, i feel it crosses over the music barrier because there is a definite melody, rhythm, and beat. However, it also fades in and out providing variation throughout the piece. The artist uses specific video game sounds and pieces of music in a clever way to show how normal, boring video game sounds and noises can be transformed into interesting and complex sounds. The artist is really successful in their use of melody and dynamic range throughout this piece. However I felt that while some sections of this piece were wonderful, it was too long, and a little bit choppy.
B. assign3_rsch_jsletten_final_mix
The sound structure of this piece is a mix between the human voice used as an insturment and a human narrative. The artists layers his voice proclaiming sayings like "so stressed" and "what a day today was". This jumble of overwhelming sayings on top of one another give the listener a glimpse at what it might be like inside his head after a stressful day. Towards the end of the piece you can barley understand what the artist is saying in his piece because his "streesfull sayings" are so overlapped.This artist does not have anything close to crossing the "music line" because his piece has no rhythm, beat, or melody. He uses different amplitudes of his voice to emphasize certain points. Throughout the whole piece it you hear the disticnt "so stressed" over all of the other jumble in his head.
C. Ton
This sound piece is a combination of a narrative and a montage. It uses voice from his mother, himself and his sister to help describe his ADHD. He uses their voices and incorporates other sounds and repetitions of their voices to help the listener get a feel for what its like for him to be inside his own head and not be able to pay attention to things. I think that the interview of his mother is especially effective at the end when she says "Andrew, pay attention!" This lasting statement sums up how hard it has been for him to focus and deal with having ADHD. I also think another effective aspect was how he included a tapping sound throughout the middle of the piece. This helps to add to the listeners anxiety and helps to portray his thoughts.
The sound structure of this work is a montage of abstract sounds. It uses specific video game noises that sort of resembles music. In parts of the montage, i feel it crosses over the music barrier because there is a definite melody, rhythm, and beat. However, it also fades in and out providing variation throughout the piece. The artist uses specific video game sounds and pieces of music in a clever way to show how normal, boring video game sounds and noises can be transformed into interesting and complex sounds. The artist is really successful in their use of melody and dynamic range throughout this piece. However I felt that while some sections of this piece were wonderful, it was too long, and a little bit choppy.
B. assign3_rsch_jsletten_final_mix
The sound structure of this piece is a mix between the human voice used as an insturment and a human narrative. The artists layers his voice proclaiming sayings like "so stressed" and "what a day today was". This jumble of overwhelming sayings on top of one another give the listener a glimpse at what it might be like inside his head after a stressful day. Towards the end of the piece you can barley understand what the artist is saying in his piece because his "streesfull sayings" are so overlapped.This artist does not have anything close to crossing the "music line" because his piece has no rhythm, beat, or melody. He uses different amplitudes of his voice to emphasize certain points. Throughout the whole piece it you hear the disticnt "so stressed" over all of the other jumble in his head.
C. Ton
This sound piece is a combination of a narrative and a montage. It uses voice from his mother, himself and his sister to help describe his ADHD. He uses their voices and incorporates other sounds and repetitions of their voices to help the listener get a feel for what its like for him to be inside his own head and not be able to pay attention to things. I think that the interview of his mother is especially effective at the end when she says "Andrew, pay attention!" This lasting statement sums up how hard it has been for him to focus and deal with having ADHD. I also think another effective aspect was how he included a tapping sound throughout the middle of the piece. This helps to add to the listeners anxiety and helps to portray his thoughts.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Things I learned in class 2/26
1. Sometimes Less is more- my sound piece was effective, but it had sooo many different parts going on. I'm excited to edit my piece and focus on one specific element
2. When picking a project it is important to know and understand why you are doing it. Can you tell someone why you are passionate about it? if not, then why are you doing it to begin with? is it worth building upon? or would it be better to start over with something new? finding projects you are most passionate about and have feelings towards will generate your best work
3. Impact people, make them feel. STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE...not just a good job
2. When picking a project it is important to know and understand why you are doing it. Can you tell someone why you are passionate about it? if not, then why are you doing it to begin with? is it worth building upon? or would it be better to start over with something new? finding projects you are most passionate about and have feelings towards will generate your best work
3. Impact people, make them feel. STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE...not just a good job
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