Thursday, October 12, 2023

Weekly Progress

 Here is my weekly progress and rough planning for Magazine Project.

WEEK 1

In Week 1, I was absent because I need to go out of town for health purposes. I miss several topics and knowledge but hopefully I'm able to catch up with all of the materials in the subject by analyzing my friends blogs and seeing Mr. Nick's blogger to see important information that I've missed.


WEEK 2

In week two, we were introduced to media representation theory by Stuart Hall. I think it really relates to the magazine project. On Friday, we were introduced to the new media language words to analyze and describe the features of a magazine. I find it confusing for the first time but finally came up with the idea as Mr. Nick explains the material repeatedly and as we analyze a magazine together in the class. Forgot to mention that we were also given a homework to analyze the front cover of a magazine, I found that the homework was easier than I expected but I feel like I didn't put my best effort on it. I really must put my best on the next project.


WEEK 3

-Discuss Stuart Hall's representation theory

-Analyzed two front cover in detail

-Started a mini analysis of a double page spread

-Took photos of Magazines in my Dad's Workshop

Problem: I'm still debating on what Magazine genre to choose, between the Automotive or Fashion genre 

Solution: I stick on what's on my head and my plan right now

Reflection: 

One quote from Stuart Hall that lingers in my mind "Media doesn't reflect meaning, it creates meaning". That statement alone can change one's self, as it gives clarity to the perception of reality and/or life itself, like it did mine. This media lessons isn't just about media, making movies, or analyzing magazines, it is something we can apply and utilize in our life. I did a change in the format of my weekly progress writing due to my teacher's idea for the formatting.


WEEK 4

  • Put magazines up on the database
  • Tried to complete statement of intent
  • Started on the magazine development

Problems: My time management; I could not think of a subheading for the double page spread.

Solutions: I will continue to brainstorm a sub-heading and layout for my double page spread.

To-Do: Finish my statement of intent; do more research


I enjoyed this week's progress as it was very simple and allowed to unleash my inner creativity. I found it challenging to manage my time because I felt very lazy this week. I want to catch up over the weekend and before Friday of next week.


WEEK 5

  • Started my double page spread research
  • Added "Terminology" blog post
  • Added "Technical Skill" blog post
  • Finished Statement of Intent
  • Finished Magazine Development

Problems: My laptop was the main issue that always slows down my progress. So I need to do 70% of my progress at home
Solution: I try to finish everything at home and keep my blog updated
To-Do: Terminology

WEEK 6
  • Started my progress on Magazine Article First Draft
  • Finished double page spread
  • Added information to Terminology page
  • Learnt about New vs Traditional Media
  • Added information to Technical Skills (online)
Problems: I had problem putting my double page spread table into my blogpost.
Solution: Ask Carrick Ardiasjah Thring for help
To-Do: Finish Magazine Article First Draft

WEEK 9
  • Magazine Layout Sketch
  • Magazine Layout Tutorial
  • Media Consolidation
  • Shooting Schedule
Problems: My laptop deformed
Solutions: 
  • Bought a new laptop (17/01/2024)
  • Trying to get back on track
WEEK 10
  • Magazine front cover experimental
  • Need to imrpove blog
WEEK 11

  • Started critical self reflection
  • Taken several images 
  • 662 Bodyboard Shop
  • Yap in the table

WEEK 12
  • Started progress on front cover magazine
Problem: Time management
Solution: Fight like a men to find the solution
To-Do: Complete the magazine front cover

WEEK 13
  • Started magazine double page spread
  • Started research article
Problem: Time Management, Class got cut off
Solution: Be Mr Strongman
To-Do: Fight like a tough guy and be a real man.

WEEK 14
  • Finish final magazine
  • Finished Layout Tutorial
  • Finished Contents Page Drafts
  • Finished Final Contents Page
  • Finished Double Page Spread Drafts
  • Finished Final Double Page Spread
  • Finished Self Reflections for all of the above
  • Finished Final Submission
Problem: I'm really not sacrificing my tonight's sleep to grind on this project, but I'll try my best to finish it tomorrow morning.
Solution: Finish critical self reflection tomorrow morning
To-Do: Keep the spirit alive

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