I can't quite believe how fast these last 15 months have gone. Looking back over the three modules it is incredible how much I have learnt and even more incredible how much of that learning has been subconscious.
The start of module one seemed like a minefield to me. I have never been very technical and the thought of pinning the majority of my degree on the computer and Web 2.0 seemed like a pretty silly idea. However, like all well thought out plans, this encouragement of using the computer more has benefited my knowledge and allowed me to learn skills that will enhance my career. Module one also sparked the interest into my chosen topic of research which has honestly been one of the most interesting academic projects I have created.
Module two allowed me to study my career from a completely different perspective. The physical demand being a choreographer puts on you means that I had little knowledge on the broader view of my career such as ethics and analysing my professional network. I found this module quite a struggle at the beginning as there was lots to take in for the first time and I had to do a lot of excess reading to fully get to grips with the themes and ideas.
I was also very conscious that this learning was going to be the foundations of my professional inquiry and I wanted to give myself the best possible chance at making my inquiry the best it could be. The highlight of this module was writing my proposal. It took a long time to write and edit down but was highly rewarding to put together a well thought out plan that I was excited to carry out.
Module three seemed the shortest out of all the modules. I felt the gap between this module and the last was so small that there wasn't really anytime to breathe in between. In a way though I found this a good thing as it meant I kept up the momentum throughtout, particularly using the literature research to do it. However, I found the professional inquiry easier to put together than the professional artefact. I absolutely loved gathering the information to write the inquiry. Being able to interview professional choreographers as well as observe them was really interesting and the hours spent in the library researching and reading the literature was challenging but a good way to constantly keep me learning and focused.
The professional artefact has been a challenge particularly from a technical point of view. While I didn't find it hard to physically do the artefact, I found it incredibly challenging to use the computer software to compile a video and then send it over to be marked. I have tried to turn this experience into a positive by taking the opportunity to learn all about how to make videos and send them as I am aware how useful this skill could be in my career. The ability to be able to film choreography and then send it all over the world could increase my professional network, job opportunities and also be used to promote my work.
But right now I need to focus on the oral presentation. Fingers crossed that it goes ok and that I do my inquiry justice. I have been working a lot on it but who knows what might come out of my mouth on the day! Wish me luck....
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