A: Multi-tasking gives me a real sense of having accomplished something because after so many lab exercises on modelling different kinds of things (eg. gear, cardboard and track), it really feels so good. Due to many exercises of IN3D, at least for me, the feeling of completing each exercise really gives me a great sense of achievement. It has been so long since I felt this way because it is the first time I complete everything after the long holiday.
Q: Is learning 3D and design different from learning programming, or is all learning the same? Why?
A: 3D and design, to me, is very different from programming, although both also requires design to begin with. 3D and design, using Maya, can make things seems to come to live, while programming commonly used by Adobe Flash, is mainly designing 2D shapes and later drawing out the remaining parts/edges to make it 3D. For most people, using Maya to design 3D is a much easier and convenient way to animate things. It also saves more time as compared to Adobe Flash. I think many 3D designers today also choose Maya to create their 3D figures.
Q: The article states that “Learning is actually a very complex operation for an individual”. Do you agree with this? Do you feel that you approach your learning in the best way – if yes, how, and if no, how can you change your work style?
A: I totally agree with the statement, “Learning is actually a very complex operation for an individual”. Learning is an essential process before you could actually start on anything. Without understanding what you have learnt, it is very difficult to succeed on one thing. While learning, you need to understand, analyse, summarize to make your learning process easier. But doing all these is not very easy because not all people are born genius; we have to create our own style of learning things and ask for advice if our way of learning is correct or incorrect. I do not really think that I approach my learning inn the best way because I feel that even though someone thinks that their way of learning is the best in the world, we tend to explore and find other better way than their 'best' way of learning. I think I can change my work style by having better time management, because as projects progress, there are also some homework we need to do and hand up like the next day or next week. For example, if we end at 6pm or 7pm almost everyday, by the time we go home, we either do a bit of homework and go to sleep or we finish and go to school and sleep the next day or we do not even do at all ( and homework increases) . I don't think that's a very ideal way to learn.
Q: What are your thoughts about the last paragraph in the extract?
The students for today’s industry have to have talent and the personality to fit in with the team. As a professional artist, communication is important and the ability to communicate well with other team members is an ongoing struggle. It is well noted that a businesses success rides completely on communication and this area is no different. The ability to effectively write an email, give and take constructive criticism, articulate a solution to a problem, and in some situations talk with a client are foundational skills necessary for success.
A: I agree on this last paragraph to the extent that the students' for today's industry have to have talent and the personality to fit in with the team. If one has no talent and the personality to fit in with the team, we can still accept them but we have to train them in the area that they lack. For most people, we prefer those who have talent and the personality to do things correctly because that saves time and we can progress work faster. I personally feel that communication is a very critical thing because in anywhere in the future when we work, we need to present to our clients/colleagues/bosses our proposal for anything. If we did not explain clearly or shy to speak up our mind, the chances of getting our message across is very low. We must also give and take constructive criticism so that we can learn from others as well.
Q: Should your lecturers also focus on your work attitude, or just leave you to sink or swim on your own? Why?
A: Lecturers should also focus on our work attitude because if we do not know anything, it is essential that a lecturer is around to guide us. If a lecturer just let us to swim on our own, I do not see the point why a lecturer should come into a class when he/she is just coming in and sit in front of the computer doing nothing. The lecturer might as well go home and relax, rather than coming to school just to teach. The lecturer, to me, is not qualified to be a lecturer to even mention.
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