Journal Writing & Areas of Learning
I have spent some time thinking about areas of learning within my practice. I've found that reflection is key to everything I do. With that in mind, I started keeping a journal, where I jot down a few key thoughts/learning points/ activities related to my practice a day. Then, in a study session, I revisit my ideas, and try and relate them back to some key theories/ideas in the module handbook. Through this, I will begin to map out certain learning areas, and see which ones are the most common, and that will hopefully become the three learning areas discussed in my essay. This week, I have come up with 4 key points. 1) I've been thinking of my discussions with my agent. I feel that throughout drama school we make an opinion on the industry through stories we hear from tutors and other people connected to the industry. This method of learning (learning from the experience of others) is called "Vicarious Learning Ref1 " During the early stages in life as a graduate, we...