Blocking Class
Thursday evening was Johns blocking class and I really enjoyed it. The use of technology was good in this class I do sometimes think that people use technology just cause its there and not cause it benefits anyone in particular but I think that in this case it really helped the class. Short of actually getting into a rehearsal and learning it that way I dont think that there was much that could have made the class better. The content ofthe class was good it was really easy to follow and I think that if you didnt know how to block it would have been a good way to learn and i am sure that I would have remembered and understood everything that was taught which doesnt happen that often. I also picked up some blocking tips that I never knew about like using post it notes.
I discovered that I am a kinesthetic learner as I find it easier to learn and remember things if I have had a shot of it. Its a shame that all classes are not taught like this as I thought that it was really good however I can only imagine the amount of time it must have taken to do the video and animations.
February 28, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Hi Catherine
Thank you for lending me some of your time on Thursday and for the time spent reflecting. It’s true that the class did take a while to ‘assemble’ but to be honest it’s what I have been wanting to do for a while, this assignment gave me that opportunity. I already had the animations on file….
It’s great that you identified your ‘learning style’. I to am kinesthetic, so my tendency is to have my classes as workshops rather than lots of chatting and reading. It also helps to keep the content dynamic and interesting as a lot of Stage Management can be somewhat ‘dry’.
Anyway, thanks again. You’ll find the final part of your involvement (the feedback questions) at:
http://moodle.rsamd.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=109
There’s also an optional quiz there.