Project Write Up
This is my Project write up for working online and creating a blog and an online portfolio. First things first I posted on the DMA Group on Facebook and talked about my ideas on intentional and unintentional web-presence. Where I took a look at my life and reputation online whether intentional stuff or unintentional stuff that I have in the vast electrical world. Looking at this as well as some insight to my peers has shone we that web presence no matter intentional or unintentional is basically your reputation and how you are seen online. So my web-presence has became a personal responsibility.One of the second things that I had to do was create a website on Google sites. This website is to serve as my online portfolio.When I had the site created a personal introduction and uploaded a photo. Then Next I had to create a blog on the blogger platform to serve as a place where I gather project write-ups and media artifacts for my DMA class.
Here are links to my blog and online portfolio.
http://quintariusjacksondma.blogspot.com/
quintariusjacksoncom
1.Reflection-
When talking about my ideas on intentional and unintentional web- presence I realized especially for myself, that my web-presence no matter intentional or unintentional is how I am viewed on the internet. It is my reputation and only I can be responsible for that. One specific example of my web presence is my Facebook profile. I noticed how I let anyone post pictures of me on there, while I never really post pictures of myself. But I must be aware of my power to delete or un-tag things the I feel damage my presence online.
When creating my online portfolio on Google sites I was overwhelmed at first. But with the help of the tutorial videos I got through it. Then with creating my blog, I was very confused. Because at first I didn't understand how to add and create things so that I could personalize it. Also I did not really know that there was the main blog page and then a main personal/ main editing page.
2. Value to my education-
I feel that for my over all education as an artist and as a person this project was useful. I feel that exploring how I work online has left me with better understanding and an ability to do work in the future greater and faster. I understand that my online portfolio can be a great tool and resource; I like the simple fact that I can have all of the work that I have and will create in one place. From papers to big projects and things of that sort. Also professionally it can be a great home base for me. Contacts and experiences to resume stuff and much more. As for my blog, I think it will be a great tool for me to stay organized and keep my stuff and ideas together. Also I'll be able to look back and see how I am progressing.
3. Application and use
One thing that comes to mind, regarding online portfolios and blogs, is how I could use an online blog for a play or show I am doing. The blog could be open to the entire cast and crew and they could post notes and ideas after or before rehearsals.It can show the notes from the past, and allow a universal clear view of how to progress forward. It would an interesting way to stay organized and keep every person involved with the show on top of their game. Because with more enlightened view that I have of the internet, I know that everyone would use it all the time. It could be like a ''Facebook group'' for important things.
4. Patterns and Problems-
The main thing concerning me and the problems and solutions I ran into was that I had to realize that I was working online. I am so used to going somewhere, like rehearsal place for instance, and being in that space helped me to focus. But this was different and it I was very easily distracted from time to time. But I just had to build up a sense of focus.
5. Self assessment-
I feel that with this project I did really good. I really focused on the overall goals and even tried to pay attention to the smaller ones. If I were to rate myself on a scale of 1 to 10, one being terribly bad and two being great I would rate myself at an 9. Only because I got the work done, and on time. But I feel like I did not personalize blog enough even though I did. Also I feel like I could have procrastinated less.
6. Improvement-
One of the first things that I want to do is improve the overall look of my blog and personalize it more. Also add more work that I have already done to my online portfolio. But the biggest thing for me, in regards of improvement is that I would not wait so late to do my work. I would procrastinate less. Even though my schedule is extremely busy, I would rather do a little bit each day rather that on one night.
Overall, I am pleased with the work that I have done with this project. I think that it has taught me a lot about the internet, but most importantly how to work online and how to work within time limits and planning. The career of acting as I am learning, is just as much about planning as it is acting. So this was great. I love where I am with my blog, and the work that I added to my portfolio, and I can't wait to see where my future works lead me. Thanks.p
