Wednesday 18 July 2012

Assignment One Tutor Feedback Part ii

Following my less than enthusiastic response to feedback on assignment one, I thought it was important to provide an update on this. Yesterday, I had a lengthy discussion over the phone with my tutor in which we covered a huge amount of ground relating to this. It was an extremely useful conversation and I really appreciate the time he has taken to do this. It went a long way in alleviating my anxieties and explaining more comprehensively the intent and guidance of the feedback.

Given the need at assessment to demonstrate how you have responded to feedback, this conversation needs to be noted on here. I am reluctant to repeat it all pigeon style as it really is directed at my work, not that relevant for anyone else and what is more important is how I respond to his advice, not regurgitating it. Over the coming months my enquiries will be posted on here in which I'll relate back to conversations had.

Evidence of notes from the conversation, 
but impossible to read or understand probably for anyone but me!!

One thing that I keep being reminded of, is that there really is no short-cut to producing good work...because it shows if you do...you have to read, you have to write, you have to do the research and you have to be absolutely clear what you are trying to achieve...and then of course you have to make a convincing photograph or two! And whilst I'm not afraid of hard work, I am aware the work becomes more extensive and intensive all the time...you never 'arrive'...and I find myself seeking refreshment breaks or 'pick-me-ups' to feed my hurting brain along the way, just to get through some of the hard miles, otherwise the distance to travel can feel unmanageable.

4 comments:

  1. Penny

    You sound more positive. Reckon that because your Domestic Sublime had been such a personal piece of work; it's rejection hit you hard.

    Happy that your interaction with your tutor has borne fruit; and you have 'picked yourself up, dust yourself off; and started all over again' with renewed energy and enthusiasm—and some trepidation I sense too. Good luck. See you in September; where we can share some pick-me-ups!

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  2. Hello Penny, I agree with Vicki, sounding positive, almost determined.
    I love the prospect of never arriving - think of all those refreshment breaks! The note "One thing that I keep being reminded of, is that there really is no short-cut to producing good work...because it shows if you do...you have to read, you have to write, you have to do the research and you have to be absolutely clear what you are trying to achieve...and then of course you have to make a convincing photograph or two!" is also very clear. I seem to be having a number of small epiphanic moments today, of things slotting together and this has helped. Now where's the Margaret?

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  3. A conversation can often do so much more than words on paper to re-connect and enlighten and I'm pleased you had this opportunity. It's great that you're feeling more positive again. Catherine

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