After the 1-to-1 tutorial with our course leader Marsha, I gained a lot of inspiration from our conversation. We discussed my Unit 1 assignment in detail, and Marsha suggested that I explore the cultural background of both myself and the city in greater depth. She specifically encouraged me to research Cantonese culture, which I found to be a fascinating idea that I hadn’t considered before.
As I began researching, I discovered many unique characteristics of Cantonese culture that I hadn’t previously thought about. I carefully selected some of these elements to incorporate into my assignment, as they align well with the themes I’m working on. I’m very grateful for Marsha’s comments and suggestions, as they helped me see my project from a new perspective. Overall, I found the 1-to-1 tutorial incredibly helpful and valuable for refining my approach.
I am someone who really enjoys creating mind maps, brainstorming, and timelines, mainly because of the nature of my work. Meeting deadlines is critical in my role, so I rely on these tools to stay organized and ensure everything is completed on time. Through this course, I discovered Miro, and I found it incredibly useful for these tasks.
In my Unit1 assignment, I used Miro to brainstorm and create my mind map, and it made a significant difference. As a person with many ideas and points to consider, I often need to find connections between them. Mind mapping helps me organize my thoughts clearly and effectively, allowing me to link ideas and refine my approach. It has been an invaluable tool in my creative and professional processes.
After receiving all the comments from my cohort, I gained many valuable insights and felt more confident about my video. I’ve been inspired to modify some aspects, particularly the cultural background of myself and the cities I discussed. I also thoroughly enjoyed watching all my cohort’s videos. Their diverse and creative ideas were not only interesting but also inspiring, helping me learn more about their perspectives and understand them better. I truly appreciated their feedback, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to engage with their work. Thank you so much for the thoughtful comments!
Will you spend 5 mins everyday to write a story that happened in your everyday life ?
I want to try but it is really hard to commit this habit. By practicing this regularly, we can cultivate a greater appreciation for life and its small, beautiful moments.
The “lens” of storytelling allows you to see your life in new ways and uncover connections and insights you might not have noticed and it allows us to communicate effectively, build relationships, and express ideas in impactful ways.
For me, “homework for life” is useful and important, not only in personal life, but also in career. Sharing life stories shows others that their experiences also matter. It can inspire people to reflect on their own lives and share their stories, creating an effect of connection and self-awareness. For the storyteller, it builds confidence by showing that even ordinary experiences have value and meaning.
I think “homework for life” helps bridge differences between people. Personal stories allow us to share unique perspective while finding common ground with others and build trust and understanding by opening up about experiences.
In my industry, if you are good at telling stories, you will be successful . It is not about the story itself, it is about the way of storytelling.
Lately, I am interested in the stand up comedy. I think all comedians are good at telling stories. Comedians engage their audience with a unique combination of tone, expressive gestures, and well-timed pauses, transforming even simple stories into dynamic and interesting narratives. They find universal truths in everyday experiences ensuring the audience can relate.
Comedians show us that stand-up can become spaces for cross-cultural dialogue and self-expression. The story itself doesn’t need to be extraordinary—the way it’s told makes all the difference. A good storyteller can find meaning and entertainment in anything.
Hero stories appear in almost every culture because they resonate with fundamental human experiences. They are growing up, finding purpose, facing fears, and achieving something meaningful.
When we hear or read about a hero overcoming great odds, it encourages us to face our own challenges with bravery. These stories give us examples of strength, sacrifice, and transformation. For instance, myths about heroes often show them making sacrifices for a greater good, which teaches values of courage, selflessness, and dedication. As a result, hero stories can guide people’s actions and help shape cultural values.
Each culture has its own heroes who embody its values, strengths, and ideals. By telling these stories, cultures pass down important beliefs future generations.
For me, I love the batman story because it is different from the “superhero”. Batman may sometime be weak and he got his dark side stories. However, all hero stories are common because they are a powerful way to build understanding across cultures, reminding us that we all share similar life challenges, hopes, and goals.
As someone deeply immersed in digital art, I’ve always communicated and collaborated with photographers, designers, and other creative minds to bring visions to life. However, diving into the world of AI-generated art has been a whole new challenge. Unlike my usual collaborators, AI doesn’t have emotions or an understanding of the human form in the way we do.
The results? Let’s just say the AI’s interpretations of arms, legs, and other human features have been… interesting. The AI often produces images with strange, twisted limbs that look anything but human. It’s like communicating with a machine that doesn’t quite grasp the essence of anatomy or expression.
While this process has been frustrating, it has also taught me about letting go of control and allowing room for mistakes—mistakes that would be unacceptable in traditional art creation. AI art is unpredictable and sometimes unsettling, but it’s also a unique exploration of what “creativity” can mean when emotion and human intuition are taken out of the equation.
With humans, emotional depth and cultural insights lead to meaningful conflict and growth; with AI, the unpredictability fosters a fresh perspective. This journey redefines my approach to art, blending the beauty of human emotion with the intrigue of machine-generated imagination.
Reflecting on this “failure” experience, I realize that I’m not just creating art; I’m learning to navigate the boundaries between human creativity and machine output, and redefining what I consider to be successful art.
So glad to hear “feedback” and open discussion with people
I find Andrea Olsen’s perspective on touch really fascinating because she expands it beyond just a physical interaction. For her, touch is also an emotional sensation, one that can trigger memories and feelings from the past. This idea resonates with me, as I realized that touch isn’t just about texture—it’s about the memories and emotions it can stir up.
I tried doing the exercise from Day 10 and touched a tree. For me, the experience was a bit uncomfortable; the surface of the tree felt rough, even painful. But that sensation actually triggered a vivid memory from my childhood. I remembered playing ‘seek and find’ with my brother in the park when I was about 10. During one of our games, I ended up crashing into a tree. That memory, which I hadn’t thought about in years, came flooding back as I touched the tree. It reminded me that touch really can reach beyond the surface, connecting us to moments, places, and even emotions that we may not consciously recall.
This exercise made me realize that touch is powerful in its ability to bring back memories and emotions. It’s not just a physical sensation—it’s an access point to our personal histories and feelings. It’s fascinating to think how something as simple as touching a tree can bring us back to moments that shape who we are.
It’s amazing how something as simple as touch can open the door to memories we may have forgotten!
The constant noise of city life—traffic, alarms, construction—can indeed be overwhelming and create stress. Somehow, it may leds to mental health problem. This is precisely why the concept of Quantum Listening can be so powerful. By shifting our attention from noise pollution to intentional, immersive listening experiences, we can foster a sense of peace and connection.
Going to nature, where the sounds are more organic—like birds, rustling leaves, or the wind—aligns perfectly with this. Listening to these environmental sounds can be deeply calming and rejuvenating. The field recordists who record the sounds of trees for meditation videos! Their work is a beautiful example of how sound can connect us to nature, offering a retreat from urban noise and creating space for mindfulness and relaxation.
For me, the sound of the tree is like a magic. I have never thought of it – tree produces sound. This practice of listening to trees or natural sounds also embodies the essence of Quantum Listening. By doing so, it’s not just hearing— experiencing a more profound, grounding connection with the world around us.
After exploring the website and video on feedback. I’ve come to realize just how powerful feedback can be, especially in today’s world where social media is flooded with comments and criticisms. Many of these comments are filled with emotional anger, which often leads to serious issues like bullying and, in extreme cases, even self-harm or suicide. This makes me believe that constructive and positive feedback is more important than ever. If we could all understand the impact of our words and learn how to give feedback thoughtfully, it would make a huge difference. Our world could genuinely be a kinder and more supportive place.
As a director or creator, I’ve experienced how social media comments can often be overwhelmingly negative and, quite frankly, unhelpful. Many comments lack constructive value and are merely expressions of raw emotion. People often judge without context, saying things like, “I hate this movie,” or “I don’t like that actor because they’re ugly or too fat.” Such comments are purely judgmental and provide no meaningful insight or room for improvement.
In my role as a director, I’ve found that this kind of feedback can be disheartening. It doesn’t contribute to growth or offer anything useful to the creative process. By contrast, thoughtful, constructive feedback could help artists like myself to evolve and improve. So, reflecting on this, I truly see the value of learning how to give feedback in a way that uplifts rather than tears down.
I think Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Process (CRP) CRP and Marshall Rosenberg ‘s Nonviolent Communication (NVC) should be widely used, not only in the arts. And then, I believe that our would will become more beautiful.
Comments always hurt me even though I have a protective shell.
