The Conceptual unit challenges students like me to utilize the skills we are taught in the Freestyle program- whether it be Film, Animation or, in my case, Design- as well as industry-grade equipment and software, to create works of art, opinion and self-expression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I value being a Freestyle student very much, because it has given me access not only to advanced equipment such as a DSLR camera and Adobe applications, but it has also given me the knowledge and experience required to utilize these tools to the best of their ability. Equally valuable to me is the interconnectedness of the curriculum, with many projects and assignments demanding work from two or more classes. This makes learning much more engaging, and ensures that no class is ignored. Perhaps above all of this, I value the many friends and acquaintances I have made here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The photo haiku assignment brought the worlds of literature, photography and video together. Firstly, we were given a prompt about which to write a haiku. My prompt was to explore the feeling of awe through the experience of playing a sport. I immediately chose to base my poem around boating, because something that has always filled me with awe is the reflectivity of water. I took a photo related to the theme but not too obvious in its connection, so as to offer some room for audience interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n