A new lens to look through
I have enjoyed this class so much. In the beginning, as Rachel had warned us, I wasn’t used to and therefore didn’t appreciate being able to analyze film and media in a critical way. It didn’t take long though for me to get into the habit and find a greater purpose behind watching movies and media with a closer eye and sharper analysis. I know now that, at least for a while to come, that I won’t be able to watch anything the same way. Now that I have spent time with a great class and a true teacher who has taken the time to discuss and process the images and messages of film and media, which are so often skimmed over, I have develop a new kind of knowledge that I wasn’t expecting to gain. I no longer just sit down and turn on the television and “zone out� as I used to, now I see the details that go into making film and media, and to me that’s a good thing.
I had learned about the feminist praxis before, but wasn’t given the tools to apply it. It was an amazing opportunity to learn and spend time on feminist/film theory and then use it in practice by making my own media. I think everyone did an amazing job with their pieces, and I really enjoyed spending the last two days of class seeing the result of work in class and the bond we developed in such a short time. I would love to continue to see anything that anyone works on. Maybe we could post it to the blog if that’s possible? Thank you so much Rachel! All of the time you spent with me, teaching me and giving me the tools to express my vision was a great gift. Thanks to the class for a great space where I felt comfortable doing that.
Comments
lnhSfj
Posted by: Qprkyxaf | July 13, 2009 11:17 PM