Introduction to Education Futures (Learning Environments)

Well, it's been 5 months since my last blog, so forgive me if I'm a bit rusty at this!

So far so good, I really think that this topic is gonna be interesting for me, and different to the others I'm taking. I'm really looking forward to learning about different technology, gaming and animations that can aid teaching, and finding out how to and then eventually making my own animations etc sounds really cool!

I'm the first to say that I'm not the best when it comes to technology, so this is gonna be new to me but very helpful. I'm also really looking forward to the trip to London to the Computer show, as I've never been to something like that before.

My first blog done, think that went well! On to my next one . . . .

Final piece for project

So i've finished my final piece for the project, and i'm really pleased with the result. Basically, it is a canvas print that i've made look like a shop window (relating to fashion) and i've drawn one skinny almost anorexic mannequin and on the other side i have drawn a curvy mannequin (based on my size). The skinny mannequin is shaded with pencil to make it look pale with dull clothes, the curvy mannequin has got a colourful dress which shows how happy it is being bigger. I have also glued newspaper clippings amongst the drawings related to the topic.

All in all, i'm really pleased with the final piece and my sketchbook

Thanks!

Push Up Energy Drink

Task for Suzie

A few weeks ago, Suzie set us a task to do with the topic of branding. The task was to create a branded product, her example was for jam, and create a poster and then think of the age group etc that it is intended for.

So in a group, we decided on an energy drink for our aged group, and it is called 'Push Up' as it pushes up your energy.

We put pictures on the poster of stresses that it could help to get rid of as you're more alert.

A copy of the poster will be uploaded next.

Mind Map for Project using bubbl.us

Final idea for project

Well i've finally come up with an idea for my project which I think is different and interesting. So i'm going to discuss Fashion and Body Image, and whether one affeects the other.

I can definitely relate to both topics, and they fit into my sense of place as body image is a huge factor in my life, and i also love fashion.

I will talk about fashion, designers, their influence, models etc, and then talk about celebrities and their impact on us with their diets etc.

This will be a lot of fun to research and to put into the sketchbook, just have to think of a final piece now ......

Ideas for project

So, I have had many deifferent ideas on what to do for my project. First of all I thought of doing something on my family, where we live etc, but although my family means a lot to me I could not think of something to link in to sense of place.

Then I thought about doing something relating to jewellery, as i love buying new jewellery and wearing them out for the first time.

Another idea I had was to talk about comfort in my life, whether that is at home or with friends etc.

With all these ideas, I will have to work out which one will give me enough information to put into the sketchbook and to make a final piece