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Term 1 Reflective Post

 


Throughout this term, I have gained much valuable experience and learned much from the Digital Arts module. Over ten weeks, I acquired knowledge and skills related to digital arts, such as creating a blog, photography, creating websites, and using various useful software when I start my studies at DMU. 

As an international student, gaining experience and new knowledge before entering university is essential. It can be a challenge to get used to a new environment. While studying digital arts, I enjoyed designing my project using multiple software programs, including Blogger, SketchUp, HomeByMe and CiteThisForMe. I used these to record, post, reference, design, and build my project using 3D software.

As part of my research, I came across various materials that I could use for my project, including wood, stones, and bricks. Furthermore, I discovered different architectural styles from multiple architects, such as the minimalist style by Zaha Hadid and the organic style by Ken Yeang, which involves integrating the design with the natural surroundings.

I made multiple mistakes during my time in digital arts; however, they have helped me improve as a student and as a person. The most challenging part was balancing all my assignments because each assignment had a different amount of work and deadline. Fortunately, I have made many connections throughout my ten weeks as a DMUIC student, which have helped me understand more and improve my work. Overall, I am grateful for the opportunity to study abroad. If I could go back in time and change anything, I would not change a single moment. With my mistakes, I learned something new and improved as a person. As my wise father once said, "Be grateful for what you have, done and said. It could always be worse."

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