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Have I grown in creativity? 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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To be able to cook healthy and balanced meal

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Creativity:
I hope to use my imagination to boost my level of creativity and create an artwork that is unique.
Project Management:
I hope that I will be able to complete the assignments that I had been tasked to do, in time.
Expression:
I hope that I will be able to convey the message that I want to the audience through my artwork.

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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?

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

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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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Have I grown in project management? 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:
I will explore different ways of drawing a certain piece of artwork and see which is the most feasible. One that is simple but full of emotions, able to convey my message on starvation to the audience.
My finalised piece of work demonstrates shortage of food in times of war. The hands reaching out a slice of bread shows the hunger of the starving adults and children.
The hands reaching out to the slice of bread are coloured to emphasise that they are the people in need, thus making them the focal point. This is in contrast to the hand providing the bread.
The different sizes of hands reaching out to the slice of bread shows the different ages to the needy. The different tones of colours used for the hands also portray the hardships that these people had undergone.
Project Management:
I will keep track of time and accomplish my task well. Managing time for the different assignments that I had been tasked to do.
Expression:
I will ke my artwork simple but full of emotions to make it simple for the audience to comprehend what I was drawing and the message that I want to bring about. With lesser distractions, the focal point of my artwork would be easily spotted out.

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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.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oEKEqfvRTQXmk9be8omgTwTXriWVaEeT

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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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?
My proudest moment was when I was able to complete my canvas artwork in time for submission on the day itself. This helped me to achieve my goal on project management. Before finalising my artwork, I had explored different types of artwork on social commentary that is developed to rich and fine detail. In the end, I settled on the issue of food security as it is simple to draw and allows me sufficient time to finish my artwork well. I kept my artwork simple but full of emotions to make it simple for the audience to comprehend what I was drawing and the message that I want to bring about. With lesser distractions, the focal point of my artwork would be easily spotted out.
With respect to my goals, what was my greatest challenge?
My greatest challenge was project management. It was difficult to achieve the same colours so as to have no unnecessary differences in the shades of the colours. Tuning the colours took up a bit of time, causing a risk of me being unable to complete my artwork in time.

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

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

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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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Name 2 instruments:
Flute, Tabla

Timbre:
Brassy, rhythmic

How does this version make you feel?
This ethnic upbeat music makes me feel like dancing.

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Name 2 instruments:
Erhu, Pipa

Timbre:
Light, gentle, bright

How does this version make you feel?
It makes me feel very comforting.

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Name 2 instruments:
Gamelan, Tambourine

Timbre:
Choppy, repetitive

How does this version make you feel?
It makes me feel like clapping to the rhythm.

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The only one
instrument type
used - 2 cellos

Timbre:
Melodious

How does this version make you feel?
It makes me feel very merry and carefree.

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Is Despacito any less ‘legit’ when played in the various versions? Why?
No. This is because it is still the same melody.

Which version do you like best? Why?
I like the cello version. I personally prefer string instruments. I prefer cello as it is more melodious.

Does Despacito become non-western music when played with ethnic instruments? Why?
Yes. Every instrument is unique to the sound that it produces. Therefore, the feeling and the music produced by the ethnic instruments caused the song to become non-western.

What is crucial to the style of a piece of music? (melody/ accompaniment /rhythm/ etc?)
Melody.

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I learnt that egg is very versatile.
I cooked the omelette, scrambled egg and the hard-boiled egg. I tried to flip the omelette but failed at it, but it was still a good experience.

I also learnt more about time management. I had to fight against the time and get many things done at the same time. I was also in-charge of the presentation of the eggs. I learnt to be more creative and learnt from others as I saw the way they presented their dish.

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I was in-charge of the chicken. I learnt how to season the chicken and grill it thereafter. This was quite simple for me as there was not much I had to do. However, I had to ensure that the amount of ingredients I put in are correct. Furthermore, before all the seasoning and grilling, I had to make sure that I washed the chicken thoroughly, leaving no blood on it.

In the end, the chicken turned out nicely and it was very savoury, seasoned with lots of

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I was in-charge of making the meat sauce. Firstly, I had to wash the meat, then I had to defrost it before I was able to use the meat for my meat sauce.

I was also in-charge of the assembling of the lasagna. However, my bottom layers of sauce were too much, resulting in me being left with insufficient sauce for the remaining top few layers.

However, overall, the lasagna was still a success as it came out of the oven beautifully and was nice-tasting.

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I found out that I did not place enough flour on the table when I was kneading it. Therefore, it kept sticking on the table which make is very hard for me to shape it into a rectangle, as I was in-charge of the pinwheel. I was a bit lost when attempting to do the pizza, that was why I was  slow in the baking of the pizza. However, I believe that through numerous practice, I will be able to do it under 1h.

In the end, due to the lack of time, Mrs Lee helped me to make it into another version of pizza, so that I would be able to put my pizza into the oven in time.

Overall, it was still a great success as the pizza came out of the oven beautifully and the ingredients inside were thoroughly cooked.

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Decision Making Matrix

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I was able to manage my time well.
I did not face any difficulties as I practiced my dish at home already, thus everything went on smoothly.
However, one thing that I could have improved on would be the timing of my dish. I should have taken it out of the oven before it becomes more on the brown side.

The nutritional tools enabled my to make better decisions when choosing my ingredients for my practical.

The manipulative skills were manageable for me as I had enough practice on it. It was very purposeful to me as I was able to come to a really good decision with practical considerations.