During the conceptual unit I found myself exploring new forms of media, navigating the world of poetry, art, and web production <\/strong><\/mark>– all of which were foreign to me. I found myself tinkering with DSLR cameras and audio recorders, as well as experimenting with applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Avid Pro Tools. As the unit passed by I found myself immersed. I came into English class excited to test my communication skills<\/mark><\/strong> and discuss with my class. In Digital Media I was pushed to convey my ideas in creative ways, ways that would never have even crossed my mind before this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What I really appreciate from my freestyle classes is the freedom to be creative<\/mark><\/strong>. My English class was nothing like the English classes I had before. I was shocked by how we were let loose on some projects, allowed to write about whatever we wished. This freedom allowed me to write stories that I was passionate about, and I am proud of my results. Digital Media also introduced me to a variety of different tools I could use to express my ideas<\/mark><\/strong>. I had never had an interest in photography before, but now I’m hooked. I love being able to capture a moment in time, telling a story with just a photo. I also learned how to revise and edit, and I learned that pushing myself to create the best product means reworking and sometimes scrapping my original plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our first assignment in English was to write a haiku based on our conceptual statements<\/mark><\/strong>. What sets a haiku apart from other forms of poetry is the limit on words. This restriction forced me to be mindful about the weight of my words, while also exploring the prompt “I am exploring the feeling of anguish<\/strong><\/mark> through collecting<\/mark><\/strong>.” Additionally, we were prompted to create a video with visual and audio elements to enhance our haiku. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHaiku<\/h2>\n\n\n\n