Methodology: Update 3

Looking back on the project now I really wish we could have done a lot more with it. I think if we had more time to develop our concept instead of focusing on recording ourselves. We could have created a nice smart video animation with some nice voice over work from each of us in the group. I do think we personally focused way too much on the video aspect of the project instead of developing interesting ways of presenting our content. I feel if we could have presented our information as a video infographic with a bit of tongue and cheek humour, we could have had something unique. But unfortunately, we didn’t have the time. Every time I see the video it makes me cringe as I know we could have done better if we spent a bit more time and effort on it.

Working with people from other groups maybe sounds good in theory but it causes a lot of issues when it comes to arranging group meetings. Not everybody is willing to make the effort to meet up and because of this the projects suffers. I do feel a bit of responsibility for this as I was sick and couldn't make it in for the two weeks during this project. This unfortunately made it hard for me to meet up with my group, but I still made the effort to come in and discuss things even when I was sick. I even kept in close contact with Claire over WhatsApp and Slack to make sure I wasn't losing out on any of the important information or discussions within the group chats. I felt if I didn't keep up with the group in these forms of communication, we wouldn't have got the work done.

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Creativity: Update 2

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Creativity: Update 1

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Introduction CDM

Hi all, my name is Christopher Mc Keon I am a third level student studying a 4-year course in Creative Digital Media in TU Dublin Blanchardstown. I have always had an interest in creative digital media, and this is my first time doing a college-level course. I have worked as a photographer assistant as well as a painter/decorator over the years. Prior to starting this college course, I have been studying with the VTOS centre in Navan developing my computer skills in software development.

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