ENGRD101. Fall 2024. Sections 27 & 31.
These four quadrants encapsulate the structure of my thought process throughout the semester. The first quadrant represents the foundation I brought into the seminar: my previous schema, core beliefs, values, and life experiences that shaped who I was before this class. These aspects, combined with the pink quadrant—which reflects more outwardly established traits such as […]
Read morehttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1a_dqy52BBVAmPgEmXJ18HcP1h10iaL8fCyKAPXV03Bk/edit The Pecha Kucha assignment was particularly engaging for me. Previously, I completed a similar assignment focusing on a historical moment from my school’s archives, specifically the creation of our students of color affinity space. While that assignment directly connected to me, the personal narratives in Sabrina by Nick Drnaso and Spinning by Tillie Walden […]
Read moreAuthenticity: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QERpJT1C0qrDCGWRMQe47?si=YDjuOI0JSsGzvsI1_OGPHA&pi=u-ebzxiz1bTaym In creating my mixtape, I aimed to reflect on the ups and downs of my first semester, which inspired the title Authenticity.I started with introspective songs like “Yebba’s Heartbreak” by Abbey Smith and “Die Hard” by Kendrick Lamar, which capture the fearful yet hopeful determination of beginning something new. To symbolize the rocky […]
Read moreI love film, so choosing a scene to replicate was no easy task. I wanted something that would stand out—something requiring thought and effort, rather than a simple selfie that just happens to resemble an actor in a particular scene. I felt that props and details were essential to making the recreation specific and impactful, […]
Read moreSince birth, my writing has been “controversial.” One of my earliest memories of writing is when I was told that I “shouldn’t do it that way.” Unlike the conventional method of holding a pencil—using the tips of one’s middle and index fingers, with the thumb for balance—I would balance the body of the pencil on […]
Read moreThe experiment successfully achieved its goal of measuring productivity by examining how time was allocated across various activities over two weeks. The data revealed that Wednesdays, despite having the heaviest workload with classes and homework, tend to have more leisure time. This outcome can be attributed to preparatory studying done earlier in the week, which […]
Read moreOriginally, I wanted to use a photograph and split it into four quadrants to create my quadriptych but when shuffling through my photos, I found a compelling image of a bird perched atop a branch. I wondered if it were waiting for company or a fleet to seasonally migrate. I then wished to construct a […]
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Read moreThe background image is a photograph taken from my apartment of the split-second before a lightning strike. In making this post, I was reflective of my experience as a student. I always run into unfortunate circumstances, but I’ve never been one to instigate or cause any unnecessary conflict. This image, especially being outside my apartment, […]
Read morePictured is: This image reflects a bit of who I am as a person. While I don’t always carry a MIDI pad, I typically have some form of technology with me—something that, as a photographer, helps me make the most of my electronic devices. That’s also why I carry a solar-powered rechargeable battery, ensuring I […]
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