I thought this week's class was great! For the most part, everyone was participatory and engaged in the conversation and activities! Everyone brought their unique ideas and perspectives to the dialogue and that made the class a quality experience. I hope we can continue to remain committed to engaging in such quality class sessions every week!
For this week's blog entry response, I want you all to continue reflect on motivation...and why it is you came to AAU and what has kept you motivated (and what has stood in your way to maintaining motivation) to this point...
Blog Entry # 2 - What Motivates Me?
Write a blog entry that encompasses a response to all of the following:
· Before coming to the Academy of Art University, what motivated you to pursue your career in art/design? What were the factors that motivated you to enroll at AAU and pursue your college education? What does possessing passion for your art/design have to do with staying motivated?
· What are things right NOW that continue to keep you from completing tasks or meeting deadlines?
· What is a strategy or strategies you plan to implement to help you maintain better motivation this semester? How will you implement these strategies?
· What did you think of the Motivational DNA exercise? (please provide honest, yet appropriate responses to this question)
Your blog entry response is due by 11:59PM on Sunday, February 12, 2012.
My answers are listed in the same order they were bulleted.
ReplyDelete1. Before coming to the Academy, I decided to try community college. I was faced with teachers who generally provided 5 min. of lecture, and told us to learn the rest by teaching eachother through presentations based on overpiced textbooks. I am a student, not a teacher, therefore I thought I was at a college to be taught. Silly me. Instead I found myself trying to lecture about topics I did not care about to a comatose team. I quietly dropped out of my classes and began considering the fact that I could not do any job whatsoever unless it is something I do for myself and my own happiness.
I always liked music, fashion, and philosophy. I tried to pick one of these that could lead to a rewarding career. Fashion was fascinating, but I soon realized that I was always thinking about music projects I had on the side of school work. I am still obsessed with anything relating to music, so that's what I've chosen to study here at AAU.
2. What kept me from meeting deadlines last semester was the fear that sunk in halfway through courses that perhaps I chose the wrong subject to study. I could be reasonably good in a fashion career, but I would feel sick and untrue to myself if my future had nothing to do with producing music. The more I realized my mistake, the more paralyzed I became. This semester I am determined to not let anything else get in my way. I'm not sure I care anymore whether or not working in music is a "realistic" goal, according to people back home. I see the means here to make it work and that's all the reality I need for now.
3. I have thought about this at length. One thing I really love outside of music is exploring the city. I made a pact with myself that if I do well then at certain intervals I'll take myself to see certain places that are on my to-go-to list. Suppose I do well on my midterms, then I'll go crazy at some interesting boutique. I also love trying new desserts, so if I make rather good grades this semester I'm paying a visit to the city's master macaron chef.
4. The exercise gave me suitably predictable results. I think my motivational DNA is constantly changing, although the description of PVI (Visionaries) was 90% accurate for me. I employ different characteristics in different situations, mostly experimentally. I do rather agree with the description of me not being able to force myself to do something I don't care about in the least.
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDelete1. Starting from my freshman year of high school years, I can say I’ve been through a lot of stuff. I got bullied just because I was a new girl and all these moving away from Asia to Chicago to LA were difficult for me. But on the bright side, it definitely made me stronger and who I am today so I’m glad. My past is part of the reasons why I started art. I used to be one of those innocent/smart asians who gets good grades (typical) but so much things happened that my grades started going down and I was emotionally abused. my mom also did art when she was my age and she suggested me if I want to start art to free my mind. I started art in junior year of high school, I only had one year and half to get my portfolios done and I didn't have a lot of skills at that time since I was only a beginner and not naturally talented. but I founded art as an interesting subject as I learned and I chose this school for the best cause of the nice location, my low grades in high school (I'm still surprised that I was able to graduate high school... that's how bad it was. I lost all my interest in studying since junior year. and that's when I started partying/doing drugs...), and to learn more of my major so I can go to a good graduate school in east coast and have a better degree if possible.
ReplyDelete2. My laziness. since I had bad studying habits in high school, I still have that laziness in me and I seem to always procrastinate. and I'm not proud of it...
3. I'm going to try to be surrounded by people who do well at school so I can learn from them. I seriously think I need to learn how to put school as a first priority. I always have one thing at least going on in my life that I hardly focus on school but I've learned that sometimes, you gotta forget what you want and remember what you need/deserve. as a 18 years old and a college student, I need to do well at school. so I'm going to make a friend who I can work with together. I basically just need a studying buddy who I enjoy hanging out with and working together.
4. I got PVE "the champion" and it's 100% accurate for me. cause of the past, I'm stronger than ever and I love to speak for myself anytime. I'm way too straight-forwarded that sometimes, it causes a problem.. and I have to win no matter what when it comes down to an argument or anything serious. I'm really stubborn.. but in a good way, I'm very honest and I always stand up for what's right. I think it's one of the good qualities that an artist can have. but I still need to get rid of my laziness first lol..
Before coming to the Academy of Art University, I became motivated to pursue my career in art/design once I found out this school exist. I have always been considered a creative thinker and good with my words. This school gave me the opportunity and shed light on a career path that would appreciate my talent. I have already attended college at UC Berkeley so coming to AAU was not my first choice but the factors that motivated me to enroll at AAU and pursue my college education in a way that was not traditional was when I became extremely unhappy at CAL and quite depressed because I was not for filling my hearts desires. I wanted to be proud of myself and set a good example for my sibling so I went out on a lim and went against the status quo.
ReplyDeleteFurthermore possessing passion for my art/design has everything to do with staying motivated at the academy because with out passion for my subject I would become uninterested and I would lack in my engagement with the doctrine that is being taught. I personally as extremely passionate about my field of study and I often hyperventilate just talking about it. I love writing it is the closest thing to my heart and it inspires me to keep living and pursuing my dreams.
There are only a few things that keep me from completing tasks or meeting deadlines which are family problems or personal illnesses other than that I can't say that I fail to complete my daily task.
I will continue to keep my younger siblings in mind and keep the "bigger picture" in mind which is my success and by success I mean my ability to do a job because I love it not for the money. I will continue to write my goals down and talk with positive mentors and focus on the achieve those goals. Also I will avoid spending too much time with slackers and lazy people who don't have the same goals as me in life.
Ever since I was a kid I was fascinated by animated films and video games. I was also above average at drawing and sketching so my parents and teachers always encouraged me to keep honing my talents. Most of my family thought I should become a doctor or a lawyer, and I probably could have, but I just couldn't see myself a happy person if I had gone that path. The paycheck's all great, but I wouldn't sacrifice my happiness for anything in the world. To me I would rather wake up in the morning feeling excited about work because I get to bring my imaginations to life. Majoring in 3D Animation was clearly the answer(along with the fact that I'm FROM San Francisco, a city surrounded by game/animation studios and major tech companies)and I decided to pursue my goals here at AAU.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing holding me back from completing tasks and meeting deadlines is procrastination. I tend to get distracted easily and cram through some assignments last minute. I need to set a schedule for myself to knock out my assignments as soon as possible instead of spending that time going out. I need to make better decisions when it comes to balancing work and fun.
I thought the motivational DNA exercise was pretty interesting. My motivational DNA type was PVI or "The Visionary" and the list of de-motivators were spot on accurate. I can't stand monotonous routine because it kills my motivation to do anything. I don't want to be able to GUESS what the to-do's are for the day, it's just not exciting. I'm 50/50 on bureaucracy because I think being in organized groups makes workflow more fluid, but I hate people in higher positions that abuse their power. The last sentence that says Visionaries want to "go where no man has gone before" is 100% me. Doing work that gives a lasting impression/stands out from the crowd is something I aim to do.
As a kid, all I wanted to be was an inventor. When I was 5 years old I started tinkering with everything electronic, phones, calculators, old computers, anything I could get my hands on. I would connect them together to see what I could make, usually shocking myself in the process. When I turned 6 my mom enrolled me in some robotics classes at a local community college, they taught me first how to build and program lego robotics then we upgraded to metal works.
ReplyDeleteBefore enrolling at AAU I was studying to become a mechie so I could transfer to Cal Berkeley after receiving my BFA. After my second semester, the school I was attending cut nearly half of the arts and sciences (I was going for a double major at the time) because they appropriated their grants toward the culinary arts rather than maintaining the programs they had in place. At that point I decided to find a school that could help me infuse the 2 in a purely artistic field. I started looking into schools for GD and was accepted at the school of the art institute of chicago and sfai, then decided I would rather attend a school that was a little less prestigious so I wouldn't have to deal so much with the pompous artist mentality. I found AAU and loved all of the majors it offered and all of the available courses. After my first 4 weeks I realized I would be better suited in IDS or architecture so I changed majors. My motivation is the same as my passion; to build the structures and products that I envision, I need to deeply focus both of them and infuse motivation and passion into one facet.
At this point, the thing that continues to keep me from my goals is my necessity for a social life. However I am now realizing that the more work I do, the more people I meet who are working towards a similar goal and it is extending my social life to a group of people who are fun and productive. These people and relationships are motivating me to work harder because I love seeing what we accomplish together and the fun, creative process in getting there. They have been teaching me that big dreams are funded by hard work, and so I am shifting my focus from partying to working towards my goals and meeting the amazing people that share the same vision, then partying to celebrate our co-creation.
my DNA was PVI, 'the visionary." I agree with the lot of what is described. I am slowly starting to understand the phrase "paying your dues" as a necessary process in learning the creative field and its multiple facits, which is helping me with the concept of a monotonous routine, my biggest weakness. slowly I am working on accepting all of the rigours of producing a big project, the bureaucracy, delays and the lot; life throws us problematic situations so we can better deal with our faulty traits, lately I feel like i have been doing what i need to do to accomplish my goals.
Before coming to the academy, I always had a passion for advertising and selling things. I learned at a very early age by persuading kids in school and on playgrounds to good and bad things.To my advantage, my mother is a marketing director and she would always give me tips on persuasion and selling things. I realized this passion of mine would ultimately be my way of making a living in society.
ReplyDeleteI really don't see anything stopping me from doing what I have to do to achieve what I want to achieve this semester. My social life and trying to satisfy people that I really didn't know hindered me last semester and I wont allow it this time around.
The very thing that will help me is consistency and I've come to that realization. I am very strong-minded now and I've become more comfortable by myself along with putting priorities first. Nothing can tear me down or hold me back.
As far as motivational DNA, the "Chief" fits me perfectly. I have a strong desire for success and perfection. I am very strong-minded and that has become a very complete component for life and will only get better. I am the master of my own fate and no one can stop it.
In order of the questions asked:
ReplyDeleteBefore coming to AAU, I had taken a number of classes regarding game design, as I have always been interested in making them as well as playing them. Some of these classes I started taking as young as 8 or 9, though they were very basic, classes about a very simple 2D game design program called Game Maker. When I was 15 and looking for more classes to take to occupy my summer, I heard about AAU's summer art program, I could come here to San Fransisco for about two months and take any four classes I wanted. I ended up enrolling in the program and loved it here in San Fransisco, and I liked the school as well. I've always wanted to know more about how the games I play are made, and eventually learn enough to make a career out of making them, which serves quite well for keeping me motivated here.
Right now, I struggle with my ADHD, even with my new medication I can get distracted very easily, which at times prevents me from getting my work done. Last semester I found I was also giving certain classes priority over others in my mind. While this may not seem to be a bad thing, I was doing it to the point of practically excluding one of my classes altogether. I also have some time-management issues that I am aware of and am working on right now. I'm a very heavy procrastinator, which had not hurt me in my school career until last semester with my online class. This new medication should help to some degree, although I still feel that I need to work on it some.
I am going to try to focus harder on the work I do for my classes, and try to get as much as I can out of my classes this semester as I can. By doing this I believe it will bring with it the time management skills I have been trying to achieve, simply because I will be spending more time and focusing harder on my work. And because of that, I will be able to relegate time better to each class and assignment.
I found the Motivational DNA Exercise to be very similar to the Meyers Briggs test I took about 3 or so years ago. It was interesting, though after having taken the Meyers Briggs, I found it to be very lacking in the answers you could select for the questions, as there were only two possible answers per question, more would be better in my opinion, to make it a more accurate assessment.
Before AAU i didn't really have any actual motivation i just went to a community college to get a degree and work in some boring office work or continue my temp jobs which was fun doing a different job every couple of months.
ReplyDeleteI pursued AAU because i found out i like to draw a lot more like doodle and create characters and stories, drawing is something iv'e always enjoyed,i saw a commercial for AAU and took a tour and i liked it, also its the only school i applied to haha.
What keeps here motivated to keep going is that one day i can become a sellout and make millions from t.v shows to apparel designs of my characters from a video game or cartoon.
Nothing keeping me from meeting my tasks of deadlines and homework i've been going to the study room of my building to start and complete my homework. What iv'e to keep up on tasks and assignments is to after im finished with classes i do a 1-2 hour workout and then start my homework in the study room with my headphones one for about 4-5 hours which iv'e been doing since the beginning of this semester.
the motivational DNA test we took was interesting i came up with two answers "the Refiner" and "the Explorer" i think they both are me, carry both traits i like to expand my horizons and look at the big picture as well as details within it.
Actually AAU is not my dream university. Before I came to AAU, my dream school was one in New York that is really well known. I wanted to there since when I was in late elementary. That means I have just enjoyed drawing. However there I had some problems happen which I came to this school. But, the way it pursued my career in arts would be that, I wanted to show my works to people and I want them to have the same feeling as I have. Also in AAU I heard illustration was quite known so I have decided to go and learn at this school. Also, I noticed that when I draw something I get really enjoyed and happy. My parents even saw me enjoying and they made me to go to the way of art sides. They want me to do work that i enjoy without having stresses.
ReplyDeleteRight now, things that continues to keep from completing tasks is that I do the homework at the last minutes. Because of that I don't have enough time to check again to get a best work. Since then I have to make a better time management for it. I would probably do my homework the day it was given so that I could relax longer.
About the motivational DNA exercise, it was an interesting test. I've got 'The Chief' which was 50% right. Though I am methodically work toward goals that offer significant, concrete rewards.
Devin Dubovsky: Blog Entry #2
ReplyDeleteBefore I did the AAU High School Experience I had no desire to become an artist. After I decided I wanted to work in 2D animation the academy was the obvious choice since they have the highest job hiring rate. If I had no passion for what I was doing I wouldnt be able to keep myself here. Right now the only thing keeping me from working harder is friendships, im not the kindof person who can simply drop the people I care about from my life. As far as motivation goes I plan to simply not wait till the last minute to get things done. Mind you I havent put that into affect but im trying. I really liked the DNA exercise, I found the sheet I recieved to be very accurate all be it not very helpful it was still allot of fun.
I was always interested in art. when I was five years old I watched my mom draw people and objects around the house and found that to be fascinating so i would try to copy hers and then start drawing things on my own, things from real life and imagination. It became a hobby of mine. In the fourth grade I would sketch out a woman’s body first and then think of the garment she would be wearing. I thought about the personalities of the clothing and what I wanted that person to portray, I also took a sewing class. But when I reached high school I didn’t know what to do, I was afraid that if I told people that i wanted to pursue a career in art/design they would laugh at me and tell me that I will never make it, so i put off art for a while. Im from a small island and many of my classmates now are working at home and going to a community college. I believe only 5-6 of my classmates from my high school actually left hawaii. During summer break before my senior year I started to think more about my possible careers and remembering that what i really wanted to do is fashion design. What made me enroll to AAU was that it was the closest and furthest thing away from home. I’ve never been to SF before, and I’ve always wanted to live in the city.
ReplyDeleteAn issue that continues to keep me from completing my tasks is procrastination. Im always bored and I’m wanting to do new things. Homework isn’t one of them. I’ll go out and walk around, or stay home and be on the computer/phone, and most times when assignments are close to being due thats when I force myself to start on them.
A strategy that I plan to partake this semester will be to post influential and successful designers above my bed so that I am forced to look at them every morning and night. Not only will this be a good reminder to do my best everyday, but also serves as inspiration. I can also put up pictures of my family and the people that supported me till this day.
I thought that the motivational DNA exercise was pretty interesting. There were a lot of the choices that I would like to agree on both from but as instructed we were supposed to pick one over the other. But over all Im satisfied with what my motivational DNA came out to be. I was the PVI: the visionary, I can’t say that the description matched me perfectly but I agreed with most things that it said like PVI de-motivators and motivators.
- I guess the only thing that motivated me to pursue my career was passion, that I was interested in it, and I enjoy being part of it. I choose AAU because mostly, I wanted to get away from home. So I chose AAU, since it's located in San Francisco, and that it's one of the few colleges that has the major Industrial Design. Having passion for Industrial Design is the only reason for me to stay motivated.
ReplyDelete- Before the class discussion, I completed my work because it was something I considered I had to do, it was a chore, I didn't enjoy a bit of it. After our class discussion, I saw the "big picture", that every work I did and will do is counted in my years in college, and that they will help my get my major and graduate from AAU. Now, I do my work because I want to graduate, I want a career in Industrial Design.
- I'm not good at planning strategies, and even worse at putting them in action. I guess I will just always remember why I'm here in AAU, and that I am fortunate enough to be in a major I actually enjoy. Hopefully that's enough to keep me motivated.
- The motivation DNA exercise was fun, it was interested finding out what I preferred in the situation listed. And I was surprised at the outcome (I had the same amount of response for a question, thus I got two results, but I found one of them quite accurate), although I did agree with some points listed.
I love fashion and I know for a fact that I want to be a part of the fashion industry. money was definitely an issue for me to deal with when trying to go to AAU. I have trouble setting my priorities. I cant make the decision to not go out and just stay home and do homework. I plan to tell myself how much time and money I am spending on school, hopefully it will make me realize how important it is that I do well. I thought that the DNA exercise was pretty cool. I know its important not to look too much into it, but I thought it was very interesting.
ReplyDelete·
·
What motivates me is that graphic design/web design new media was always something that I was passionate about. It was something that was always a big part of my high school life. What motivated me to come to AAU be because it's in San Francisco. And also because I heard alot of amazing story's of people when people graduate, some people get hired instantly at our graduation end of the year spring show. And i just think that's amazing. If a school ld would be so interested in us getting jobs and the students graduating at that level! That's one really big factor to why I came here. Also because I liked that it wasn't just a normal university. It was a art school. And what keeps me motivated would have to be my family, my friends, and the fact that I want to make something of myself!
ReplyDeleteSome factors would deffinatly have to be working two jobs. I like to support myself, I like to have my own money. I hate asking my parents for money unless I really need it because I'm so grateful for everything that they have done for me alewady! And also just last week my MacBook pro broke. So I'm waiting to get a new one hopefully this week. And also thinking about how much financial aid i am gonna have to pay back!
One strategy would have to be just maintaining my time management envolving work and school.
To be honest. I dont really like doing these types of test. But I will admit some of the quality a and weakness were true. And sometimes it's just nice to see somethig like that proven from answers that you made
I came to AAU to pursue my dream of making video games, unfortunately, my friend once told me that "art school is where dreams go to die" which was true. I found that I hated the course and it killed what I thought I would love doing. Thankfully, I loved photography and capturing events permanently in a photo. It was a great backup and i'm very much enjoying the course.
ReplyDeleteWhat is also unfortunate, is i'm very forgetful (as you can see that i'm writing this late and I hope i can get credit for this). Its also hard for me to get motivated, which has been a lifelong struggle for me.
the DNA project was helpful (but i have to admit, my title at the end was a little lame), and I want to be able to motivate myself. I can also get very distracted very easily, I think I have ADD or something along the lines of that.
I plan to motivate myself by thinking about the brightside of things and I think getting a new job will help me with that. I actually have an Interview at the roastery across the street from the class!