The main thing I took away from this campus session was right now for module 2 - the focus is on planning and analysis.
Any interviews or tools of inquiry we plan to proceed with - we need to have a clear idea on what we will do with the results. For fear of being biased with the results - it is generally recommended to base your analysis on a professional's work with a similar topic. That way you can outline your series of analysis and almost use a formula to make clear and unbiased observations on the results accumulated from the interviews.
It is acceptable to obtain a narrative form of data (where your analysis includes parallels between you and other people's analysis). However, for my interview process I think it will be wise and effective for me to analyse my results using literature and comparisons.
After the campus session, everything was entirely fresh in my mind and I went directly to the campus library in order to tie up a few strings which I had left loose prior to the session. I had a rough plan started - as well as a start on my critical reflection for module 2 - however I now had the tools to complete a first draft in order to gain feedback over the next few weeks. I know my first draft is not perfect - but I know the areas in which I need to concentrate on particularly.
It is an exciting notion to think I will be getting something from my study. The inquiry is so interrelated with my practice that it would be impossible for me to ignore the results and observations I make from it.
I have written in my inquiry plan what I want to get out of the process...
"Professionally, I plan to utilise the outcomes to potentially help the development of my acting career, by using any results to relate to my practice. I hope to use the discoveries within the inquiry to apply to my audition technique and emphasis I place on personal appearance in future experiences in order to achieve greater success in the acting industry. I plan to use the information from the possible outcomes to study my professional practice from an outsider's point of view. I also plan to question whether the outcomes fall in line with what I deem as morally acceptable."
Hi Eleanor,
ReplyDeleteI didn't get to the campus session but Emily updated me yesterday evening to catch me up.
Its clear to see that the work is coming together nicely and you have a clear vision of where you are heading.
Kirsty
Eleanor, I thought about your Enquiry question whilst reading Equity's Winter Magazine!
ReplyDeleteThe Article was called "Facing Facts" by Eunice Olumide. It's about modelling, but I thought it might be useful? If you haven't already seen it of course...
M x
Matt! How funny you should say this - the magazine arrived through the door today and I have set it aside to read, with my inquiry in mind! Now that you have said this I am going to read it right away to see can I draw from anything within the article. Thanks a mil!
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No Problem!
DeleteHi Eleanor, It was great meeting with you at the campus session last week. I came away with similar ideas in terms of planning and analysis. I realised how essential it is to decide how you will use and analyse the data before selecting the tools to collect it.
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