Hello,
Welcome back to my CUI110 Blog!
For his weeks content we have to:
Define your learning style – V, VA, VR, VARK, etc.
Analyse one major aspect of your learning style(s) and how does this aspect intersect with your industry?
I remember when I was learning piano my first point of call was the internet, and that’s where I discovered YouTube tutorials. I would use YouTube until I started to get the hang of piano and then I didn’t need it anymore and I could learn by ear. Using these techniques has transferred into all my studies and has shaped me to become more of a Visual, Aural, Kinesthetic learner (VAK). “Occasionally well-intentioned people will write that the use of such models and tests is wrong because it 'pigeon-holes' people, and ignores the point that we are all a mixture of styles and preferences, and not just one single type, which is true. “(multiple intelligences - Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory - visual auditory kinesthetic learnings styles VAK model, no date) I agree with this statement as I still use aspects from other learning techniques. I will use a text book if I need to depending on what I’m learning. I’m not subject to just VAK but VAK would be the main way I learn. I don’t like reading a whole lot unless it’s interesting and generally there are a lot of dull parts to text books so that’s why I prefer to learn using VAK. “Visual learners learn best by seeing. Graphic displays such as charts, diagrams, illustrations, handouts, and videos are all helpful learning tools for visual learners. Aural (or auditory) learners learn best by hearing information. They tend to get a great deal out of lectures and are good at remembering things they are told.” Kinesthetic (or tactile) learners learn best by touching and doing. Hands-on experience is important to kinesthetic learners.” (Cherry, no date)
It’s hard to pin point a major aspect of my learning styles because once again depending on what I’m learning will depend on how I approach the subject matter. Generally I like it to be quiet so that I can concentrate more easily. I’m not easily distracted by what’s around me but it definitely subtracts from my learning. I like working in a group because I think everyone can benefit from it. I like to bounce ideas off others as well as to hear their ideas and experience different points of view. However the main aspect that covers all areas of my learning is my self motivation and enthusiasm.
Thinking of my learning styles I feel confident they would definitely suit working in the animation industry, as the animation industry is far from a one man job, and the industry itself is solely visual. Any given production will include a team of people. "Finding Nemo" was created and produced by a crew of 180 people working at the Pixar Animation Studios' (Arkoff, no date) Animation is also a very self motivated industry. Often animators are freelancers working from contract to contract. “Computer animation is flourishing, which is good news for talented graduates. However, don't expect to walk into a permanent position, as many animators work on freelance contracts” (Ford, 2007). That statement may put a few people off but I really like the idea that I can work for a company for 6 months then travel to America or Europe and work there for six months. It creates a lot of freedom to do what you love.
References:
Arkoff, V. (no date) ‘Ultimate Guide to “Finding Nemo”.’ HowStuffWorks. Available at: http://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/family/activities/movie-fun-night/how-finding-nemo-works.htm (Accessed: 16 March 2015).
Cherry, K. (no date) ‘Are You a Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, or Tactile Learner?’. About.com Education. Available at: http://psychology.about.com/od/educationalpsychology/a/vark-learning-styles.htm (Accessed: 16 March 2015).
Ford, L. (2007) ‘So you want to work in ...’, The Guardian, 6 July. Available at: http://www.theguardian.com/money/2007/jul/07/careers.graduates3 (Accessed: 16 March 2015).
multiple intelligences - howard gardners multiple intelligences theory - visual auditory kinesthetic learnings styles VAK model (no date). Available at: http://www.businessballs.com/howardgardnermultipleintelligences.htm (Accessed: 16 March 2015).
Welcome back to my CUI110 Blog!
For his weeks content we have to:
Define your learning style – V, VA, VR, VARK, etc.
Analyse one major aspect of your learning style(s) and how does this aspect intersect with your industry?
I remember when I was learning piano my first point of call was the internet, and that’s where I discovered YouTube tutorials. I would use YouTube until I started to get the hang of piano and then I didn’t need it anymore and I could learn by ear. Using these techniques has transferred into all my studies and has shaped me to become more of a Visual, Aural, Kinesthetic learner (VAK). “Occasionally well-intentioned people will write that the use of such models and tests is wrong because it 'pigeon-holes' people, and ignores the point that we are all a mixture of styles and preferences, and not just one single type, which is true. “(multiple intelligences - Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory - visual auditory kinesthetic learnings styles VAK model, no date) I agree with this statement as I still use aspects from other learning techniques. I will use a text book if I need to depending on what I’m learning. I’m not subject to just VAK but VAK would be the main way I learn. I don’t like reading a whole lot unless it’s interesting and generally there are a lot of dull parts to text books so that’s why I prefer to learn using VAK. “Visual learners learn best by seeing. Graphic displays such as charts, diagrams, illustrations, handouts, and videos are all helpful learning tools for visual learners. Aural (or auditory) learners learn best by hearing information. They tend to get a great deal out of lectures and are good at remembering things they are told.” Kinesthetic (or tactile) learners learn best by touching and doing. Hands-on experience is important to kinesthetic learners.” (Cherry, no date)
It’s hard to pin point a major aspect of my learning styles because once again depending on what I’m learning will depend on how I approach the subject matter. Generally I like it to be quiet so that I can concentrate more easily. I’m not easily distracted by what’s around me but it definitely subtracts from my learning. I like working in a group because I think everyone can benefit from it. I like to bounce ideas off others as well as to hear their ideas and experience different points of view. However the main aspect that covers all areas of my learning is my self motivation and enthusiasm.
Thinking of my learning styles I feel confident they would definitely suit working in the animation industry, as the animation industry is far from a one man job, and the industry itself is solely visual. Any given production will include a team of people. "Finding Nemo" was created and produced by a crew of 180 people working at the Pixar Animation Studios' (Arkoff, no date) Animation is also a very self motivated industry. Often animators are freelancers working from contract to contract. “Computer animation is flourishing, which is good news for talented graduates. However, don't expect to walk into a permanent position, as many animators work on freelance contracts” (Ford, 2007). That statement may put a few people off but I really like the idea that I can work for a company for 6 months then travel to America or Europe and work there for six months. It creates a lot of freedom to do what you love.
References:
Arkoff, V. (no date) ‘Ultimate Guide to “Finding Nemo”.’ HowStuffWorks. Available at: http://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/family/activities/movie-fun-night/how-finding-nemo-works.htm (Accessed: 16 March 2015).
Cherry, K. (no date) ‘Are You a Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, or Tactile Learner?’. About.com Education. Available at: http://psychology.about.com/od/educationalpsychology/a/vark-learning-styles.htm (Accessed: 16 March 2015).
Ford, L. (2007) ‘So you want to work in ...’, The Guardian, 6 July. Available at: http://www.theguardian.com/money/2007/jul/07/careers.graduates3 (Accessed: 16 March 2015).
multiple intelligences - howard gardners multiple intelligences theory - visual auditory kinesthetic learnings styles VAK model (no date). Available at: http://www.businessballs.com/howardgardnermultipleintelligences.htm (Accessed: 16 March 2015).