welcome to my 2018 p.o.l.
ProcessThe very first thing that I did was choose the background, and the the photos that I wanted to use as selections. I ended up having to change a lot later on because it didn't look real, and had to change the background again because the selections didn't match the aesthetic that I was going for. But after refining and tweaking my project, the end result was something that I was proud of.
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ProcessThe first step that I took in the painting of my mask was sketching out the areas for my design, then painting the majority of it black. Then I started on the flag, which I again had to refine multiple because I did not have the correct number of stripes, but after having to re-paint it a third time, I decided to change and adapt the narrative behind it by creating another metaphor. Then I painted the bricks, then the mountains, and then glued a significant amount of words to the forehead.
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processThe first thing that my group did was draw up a sketch of the design that we wanted to use that was popular in Ancient China, then built a prototype out of popsicle sticks and wood glue. After proving our prototype was functional by testing it multiple times, we were approved to finalize measurements and make a list of materials for the real thing. After building the frame and attaching the swing arm, we represented the culture we chose by painting it with Chinese symbols.
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reflection question
What topic or experience have you engaged with this year that has caused the most personal or intellectual growth for you?
I had a very high level of personal growth during the mask unit/project, specifically the socialization readings. They taught me about things that I hadn't thought about before, things that I had looked over in the past. Everything that I read was very true and easy to relate to being a young person in this era of change. One reading specifically, The Cycle of Socialization, by Bobbie Harrow had each topic written in a way that was tailored to the lifestyle and thought process of a real person. It talked about white privilege and the hierarchy in different communities. Being able to read about things that I hadn't been taught in school before was somewhat of a guilt trip for me, like my white privilege. No teacher had ever told me that I was lucky to be white, I had only learned that from my parents and other adults that are close to me. It had opened my mind to a different point of view that I fully appreciated. The whole umbrella over the reading was why you are they way you are and what influences have caused that personal affect. For me personally, it was really effortless to take in these new ideas because it was something that I could relate to on an individual level that was unique to me. If I was to be completely honest, I would say that the person that walked in those doors last semester is the same person that I am today. I have more knowledge than I did before, which should be expected of a student, but I have not grown in my own person. My thoughts about myself have changed, how I view myself, what I believe that I can achieve in my schoolwork. But no matter, being within a school community that values the importance of their lessons was a fresh new thing for me, and caused me a significant amount of growth.