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Have I grown in creativity? Give evidence of your growth, if any.

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Excellent: I identify significant areas of strengths and weaknesses and provide an insightful evaluation of the generated ideas/solutions.

Good: I identify relevant areas of strengths and weaknesses and provide a thorough evaluation of the generated ideas/solutions.

Developing: I identify limited areas of strengths and weaknesses and provide a simplistic evaluation of the generated ideas/solutions.

Needs Improvement: I could not identify any strength and weakness and provide an inaccurate evaluation of the generated ideas/solutions.

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Creativity:

Project Management:

Expression:

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These are 3 important things I learnt about Creativity that can be used in my life:

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Excellent: I have a clear plan for managing time, incorporating buffer time to enable me finish well and on time.

Good: I have a clear plan for managing time, which I keep to well.

Developing: I have a plan for managing time, but am not able to keep to it.

Needs Improvement: I do not have a clear plan for managing time.

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Excellent: I communicate my thoughts and emotions in a compelling manner.

Good: I communicate my thoughts and emotions in an effective manner.

Developing: I communicate my thoughts and emotions in a predictable manner.

Needs Improvement: I communicate little thought and emotion to sustain interest.

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With respect to my goals, what was my proudest moment?
My proudest moment for EDM was when I completed my project work and presented it to the class.

With respect to my goals, what was my greatest challenge?
My greatest challenge was finding the suitable and appropriate loop to be used for each segment.

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How has music evolved and been organised through time?

Peoples’ tastes changing over time (e.g. classical, jazz, etc)

Different periods (baroque, classical, romantic)

Technology’s evolution brings about music’s evolution (from CD to DVD, itunes to Soundcloud, new inventions like synthesizers and such)

Composing: A pop song!

What is a pop song?

What is the instrumentation of a pop band?

Why do people nowadays mostly like pop music?

What makes pop music what it is?

Lyrics are quite literal (content); relatable; lyrics and subject matter discussed are relevant

Use of acoustic instruments like guitars

Heavy bass (electric guitar, drums)

Electronic mixing and autotune

Sound effects

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- To be able to at least cook a simple dish, something slightly harder than cooking omelette or a hard-boiled egg.
- To understand and know how things work in the kitchen and if possible, be able to cook a proper meal eg chicken rice.

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Have I grown in project management? Give evidence of your growth, if any.

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Excellent: I explore various ways of manipulating the elements to develop a solution that is thoroughly developed to rich and fine detail. I had tested and/or improved my prototypes a few times.

Good: I explore several ways of manipulating the elements

to develop a solution that is well developed to substantial detail. I had tested and/or improved my prototypes a few times.

Developing: I explore a few ways of manipulating the elements to develop a solution that is partially developed to some detail. I had tested and/or improved my prototypes at least once.

Needs Improvement:
I explore one way of manipulating the elements to develop a solution that is superficially developed, lacking in detail. I made only one prototype and did not test and/or improve it.

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Creativity:

Project Management:

Expression:

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These are 3 important things I learnt about Project Management that can be used in my life:

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Excellent: I contribute extensively to my team.

Good: I contribute considerably to my team.

Developing: I contribute partially to my team.

Needs Improvement: I hardly contribute to my team.

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Excellent: I can express  insightfully my understanding of cultural diversities.

Good: I can express   substantially my understanding of cultural diversities.

Developing: I can express  appropriately my understanding of cultural diversities.

Needs Improvement: I can express  vaguely my understanding of cultural diversities.

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Hi Year 'Toooos' !
Below are some suggestions to guide you in documenting your journey through this year's music module.  And yes.... you are NOT limited to these questions !

I suggest you create a separate post for each 'week band' for easier management and reading (but not compulsory).

Week 1-4
Deposit recordings of your playing here . (video or audio)

1.a) Which instrument(s) have you picked up in this module?
b) What is something new you
have learnt about playing the instrument?
(c) How did you make the accompaniment more interesting? (if applicable)
d) What did you notice about your own learning style?
e)Was it fun for you? Do you feel proud of your achievement? Why do you think so?

Week 5-6
Deposit latest recordings of your playing here. (video or audio)

What methods did you use to :
(i) overcome the technical difficulties of playing in this instrument / this piece of music  ?
(Aka recommend a problem solving method to another friend)
(ii) transfer the learning to another instrument?
(sample possibilities- erhm...twist your hands?!?!, crawl under the instrument!?!? adjust your brain waves / eye movements....  lalalalala etc )

Week 6-8/9
Deposit a video/ audio of your groups's performance here.

a) Evaluate your group' s performance (using the elements of music). Comment (as an individual AND as a group)

b) What are some new things you learnt about :
(i) the make-up of a pop ensemble (ii) the dynamics of group music making?  (PS: Discuss using the elements of music....more professional :] )
c) How do you feel / think about :
(i) expressing yourself through music.
(ii) the role of music in humanity
(iii) music and the linkage ( eg similarity, inter-dependence, complimentary etc) with other subjects (eg language, visual art, etc)    :-)
(iv) using music to empathise with others / for service to others (is it good way or not? / do you like this way?) .... any past experience to share?

Finally..............................................Write a sentence using the following words (any grammar form) that represents you (not related to ability, GPAs, pleazzze) :
Music - Create- Expression

For your Reference (only for absent-minded people... :
The elements in music are:
Tempo, Rhythm, Pitch/Tonality/  Melody, Harmony/Accompaniment,   Timbre, Texture, dynamics

HAVE A MUSICAL DAY!!

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I will listen attentively during every single F&D lesson and follow all the instructions given by Mrs Lee.

I will strive to work efficiently, cutting down on small talk between my partner and I.

I will be open to any constructive feedback given by my teacher and my peers and strive to adhere to them.

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What did you learn today?
I learnt how to cook an omelette(or at least tried), scrambled egg and a hard-boiled egg.
A picture of today's dish:
Scrambled eggs plated with biscuits, arranged in a "sandwich" and a "domino" formation. 2 of the hard-boiled eggs are placed above, with basil, curry and mint leaves nicely arranged on top of them. Biscuit crumbs and paprika spice is sprinkled across the plate, giving it an artistic feel. A cup of freshly-brewed milo is placed beside, the best meal for anyone wanting to try something uniquely asian-western breakfast.

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Have I grown in expression? Give evidence of your growth, if any.

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With respect to my goals, what was my proudest moment?

With respect to my goals, what was my greatest challenge?

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These are 3 important things I learnt about Expression that can be used in my life:

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Excellent: I understand and share the thoughts, desires and feelings behind the needs of my target user.

Good: I understand the thoughts, desires and feelings behind the needs of my target user.

Developing: I know the needs of my target user.

Needs Improvement: I am not clear what my target user needs

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Creativity:
To explore as many musical sounds (timbre, pitch, tempo, etc) , modify existing ideas by great masters  and test it out in my composing or performing before deciding on the final version.

Project Management:
To identify my target outcome, draft a practical time line and be realistic with my final product.

Expression:
Communication: To make sure that my/ my friend's communication is clearly and politely articulated to my group mates in the ensemble

Expression: To take courage to express my emotions :(i) Instrumental -through performing with more contrasting dynamics / greater cohesiveness  (ii) composing -through more deliberate matching of  lyrics to musical sounds

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With respect to my goals, what was my proudest moment?

With respect to my goals, what was my greatest challenge?

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Peach Crumble:
Presentation can be improved, quite 'squashed up'. Taste is quite good, 4/5, just that some parts of it were burnt as they were overcooked. Overall, it was delicious and makes people crave for more.

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What are my aspirations and goals for Aesthetics next year?

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What are my aspirations and goals for Aesthetics next year?

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Excellent: I generate  a large number of ideas of great variety, with a unique chosen idea.

Good: I generate a good number of ideas of good variety, with a credible chosen idea.

Developing: I generate some ideas of sufficient variety, with a predictable chosen idea.

Needs Improvement: I generate only a limited number of similar ideas, with a simplistic chosen idea.

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Stage 1: Chord progression (Bass line and Harmony)
1. How did I make this aspect more creative? Discuss what took place in this journey that led to your final chosen version.

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Stage 2: xxxx

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Video 1: Despacito--Indian Classical Version
Names of 2 instruments used: Flute and Tabla
Timbre: Reedy and a little piercing
How does this version make you feel?
This version is a little piercing although it is nice to listen to, and it makes me feel as if there is so much happening around me in my surroundings and I should be aware of it all.
Video 2: Despacito--Chinese Instrumental Cover
Names of 2 instruments used: The Chinese Erhu and Pipa
Timbre: It sounds harsh and sharp.
How does this version make you feel? It makes me alert to my surroundings and kind of sharpens my senses.

Video 3: Despacito--Traditional Musical Instruments in Indonesia
Names of 2 instruments used:  Gamelan
Timbre: The instruments that are part of the Gamelan Ensemble have a gentle but resounding tone.
How does this version make you feel?
This version makes me feel happy and light-hearted.

Video 4: Despacito--Cover group known as the 2CELLOS
Names of 2 instruments used: Cello
Timbre: Gentle and Smooth, Melodious
How does this version make you feel? This version makes me feel very calm and at rest, peaceful.

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Work might have been slightly incomplete, can still be touched up for some segments. Riser should have been created by myself (however not my fault because garage band could not open the scream lead). Should have maintained the low beats during the dance segment as they disappeared at some points (not good). Overall, proficient (grade given).

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Quiche:
For the first attempt, taste is edible but we observe that the presentation can be much improved. Some parts of the quiche were not fully cooked eg flour could be tasted from the crust. The vegetables were alright and nice, not too salty or sweet but pleasantly edible.

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Lesson 3 Blog Post 2: Small Cupcakes Part I

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Lesson 3 Blog Post 2: Small Cupcakes Part I

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Today we made small cup cakes and cookies. To add some variation to the cup cakes, we added cocoa powder with the plain mixture so that they would become marble cupcakes. These chocolate chip cookies help to beautify the picture beside the perfect cupcakes.

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Lesson 3 Blog Post 2: Small Cupcakes Part II

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Lesson 3 Blog Post 2: Small Cupcakes Part II

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The cross-sections of the cupcake above is made by Mrs Lee, while the cross-sections of the cupcake below are made by Julia and I. I feel that Mrs Lee's cupcakes are healthier as they contain lesser fat and sugar than ours, which are food that we should be eating a lot of.  I prefer the cupcakes made by Julia and I as they tasted sweeter. The appearance of our cupcakes was also nicer in my opinion as they puffed up, looking like some cute puffed-up mushroom house, which made it more appealing. To make cupcakes healthier, we can use lesser sugar, lesser fat (butter), and add more fibre eg dried nuts like walnut or almonds.

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Today we made chicken-flavoured rice with chilli sauce and some flavourings. I felt that today's dish was a success as the chicken was cooked to just the right degree and the rice was rich in flavour, with a nice aroma.

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Today we made two pizzas and brownies. The pizzas turned out well in my opinion as they were cheesy (to my liking). However, I think that we could have improved on the layering of the crust of the pizza as it was quite thick and made the pizza a little blend at the sides.

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The brownies were really yummy and soft, with a kind of 'melt in your mouth' texture. With the added icing on top, the brownies were adequately sweet, and had the effect of wanting you to eat more, one after another.

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Today we made lasagna. I felt that the lasagna was a success as it tasted really saucy and was thick in a good way. We also added just enough cheese as I felt that the lasagna was really cheesy and appetising. The pasta sheets were also of a suitable thickness and they were not too thick, thus we were able to chew through easily. As a whole, I think that the lasagna was a success!

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Question: In what ways have you met the task demands? (Keywords: healthy, manipulative skills)
- I have met the task demands by making my pizza dish a healthier one, doing so by adding more vegetables like green and red pepper, which not only make it healthier, but also adds colour and contrast to the pizza, which has pale shades of colours.

Question 2: Reflect on the practical test session:
- Were you able to manage time?
I had a bit of difficulty with managing my time towards the end of the test as there were only 5minutes left and my pizza was still not done. I eventually served the cooked pizza in time, so besides that I feel that I managed my time quite well.
-Did you face difficulties? How did you overcome them?
I did not really face other difficulties, besides my time management. Instead of just standing there doing nothing to wait for the pizza to be done, I spent my time wisely by washing and clearing up the whole area whenever I found spare pockets of time to do so.
How would you have done it differently?
I would have planned my time out very meticulously, ensuring that I would not have to rush and would be able to complete the dish.

Reflect on the food blogging process
- How useful were the nutritional tools?
Knowing more about the healthiness of foods such as carbohydrates and proteins helped me to better plan which ingredients to use to make my pizza.

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Today we made shepherd's pie. I thought that the shepherd's pie was a success! The mash potato was really creamy and had a 'melt in your mouth' kind of flavour. I thought that the meat sauce accompanied the mashed potato very well, especially since for our case, the mashed potato was a little too peppery, thus when I was cooking the meat sauce I ensured that I did not add too much pepper (in fact, I added an insignificant amount of pepper only). As a whole, the shepherd's pie was a good dish that I would be happy to present :)