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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 composition of the EDM music.

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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Video 1:
- use of flute and iPad
- Psychedelic, bold
- It makes me feel like eating Indian food.
Video 2:
- use of pipa and erhu
- Funky, brown
- It makes me feel like kungfu panda, dancing with chopsticks in one hand and a bowl of noodles in another.
Video 3:
- use of gamelan, drum, guitar, piano, tambourine
- Simple, batik
- It makes me feel like I am at home.
Video 4:
- use of cellos
- Thick, smooth, wood brown
- It makes me feel like i am overseas in Norway, and i am very 'welcomed'.

1. Is Despacito any less ‘legit’ when played in the various versions? Why?

◦ To me, Despacito sounds less ’legit’ as there are no vocals.

2. Which version do you like best? Why?

◦ I prefer the version played by the cellos. The sounds made were more refined and modern to my generation and the video taken was professional, and it also made me feel very welcomed.

3. Does Despacito become non-western music when played with ethnic instruments? Why?

◦ Despacito becomes a non-western music when played with ethnic instruments. The sound and emotions produced are not the same, some sounded happy while some sounded sad.

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

◦ The accompaniment (instruments used) must be the same. It would make the piece of music more unique as people would know that the accompaniment is only for this particular song.

5. Create a rhythmic accompaniment to the tune of Despacito. Perform the accompaniment rhythm with the recording of Despacito.
◦ I am unable to create a rhythmic accompaniment using GarageBand. However, i have researched on some very easy piano arrangement for despacito.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaeOswB8HrM

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Improvements:
- Continue drums

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Joanne Koy 204 (11) Music Project 2018.mp3

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Attached below is the video for my group's take on Hall of the Mountain King.

feedback:

- starting is good, matches dynamic synchronized

- ending: actions could be bigger,wilder // our ending got texture

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The dramatic music painted a stormy night at sea. A ship lost at sea had to go through difficulty obstacles, such as a thundery shower, mystical creatures and choppy waves.

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This drawing is about a person wandering in town alone during Winter. It was the first snow of the year, yet she did not have anyone to celebrate it with. The music sounded like a person was recalling a bittersweet memory in her life.

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With respect to my goals, what was my proudest moment?
- I was able to finish my work on time. I was creative enough to put nice and catchy audio tracks into my EDM project to make it sound more complete, like an actual audio played during a car showcase performance.

With respect to my goals, what was my greatest challenge?
- When tasked to do group work, I was not able to voice out my opinions, so some of the moves for the dance choreography was not added into the actual performance.

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Have I grown in creativity? Give evidence of your growth, if any.
I have indeed grown in creativity. I was able to draw a butter in a peanut to form the work "peanut butter". I was able to draw a social commentary on a Cheetos potato chip packet that shows the extreme effect of overeating.

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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:
To be able to successfully make a yummy and nice dish during practical. To also improve my cooking skills, and hopefully be able to cook for my family. :>

Project Management:
I need to manage my time when cooking and during cleaning with my partner.

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Creativity:
I hope that i can be able to blend different colours together to form new and interesting (exotic) colours. I also hope that i can know how to use the paint brush and paint beautifully without ruining my painting.
Project Management:
I hope that i can manage my time well and finish the work needed to be done on time.
Expression:
I hope that i can be able to convey my message to the audience successfully, via a painting.

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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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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.
I have fully nurtured in project management. I was able to keep track to time by setting myself small time datelines to adhere to when doing my assigned task. In the end, i was able to finish beforehand and could start on other tasks.

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Creativity:
Think out of the box and try out possibilities of decorating my dishes.

Project Management:
Set a timeline, work consistently on my task

Expression:
exercise respect for other's and own opinion
be able to "manipulate" my dishes and create a perfect one

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Creativity:
i can try to practise blending and using the paintbrush on my artworks during lessons. I can ask the teacher on how to blend or paint. I can also ask for her feedback once i have completed my artwork.
Project Management:
I can try to feel a sense of urgency during lessons, and set a goal for myself (which is to complete all tasks without bringing them home).
Expression:
I can try to plan a sketch of what i actually want the artwork to turn out before starting on it immediately.

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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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Have I grown in expression? Give evidence of your growth, if any.
I have grown in expression. I was able to convey the main message of my drawings/ painting as my classmates were able to distinguish and verbally translate the intended meaning behind my artworks.

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Creativity:
Listen to the teacher in class and the steps to make our food.

Project Management:
Come early for class and prepare all the utensils for the class that day.

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With respect to my goals, what was my proudest moment?
- painting the canvas without ruining it.
- being able to draw what i love (FOOD!), and make use of it to suit the topic of social commentary.
- able to blend and get the colours that i wanted.
- able to finish way beforehand!
With respect to my goals, what was my greatest challenge?
-  trying out different amount of acrylic paint to find the most ideal colour. I had to waste a lot of paint and time on finding the correct colour for the painting.

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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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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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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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I hope that i can be a more artistic person, who can draw flawlessly and let my creative juices flow.

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With respect to my goals, what was my proudest moment?
- being able to make good food that are nutritional and delicious.

With respect to my goals, what was my greatest challenge?
- not being able to finish on time

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Stage 1: Chord progression (Bass line and Harmony) and Motive
1. How did I make this aspect more creative? Discuss what took place in this journey that led to your final chosen version.
- I shortlisted those loops in Garageband that i found interesting and suited each other. When it did not sound pleasant, I went to find other loops. I also added in a motive and drum (beat) to make the music more engaging.

Stage 2: Riser and Boom
- I wanted the music to have a suspenseful effect and then a rising action followed by a climax. With the use of risers and boomers, i was able to make the music more dramatic.

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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 emphatize 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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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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A surrealistic peanut. This drawing depicts a block of butter in a peanut in an aluminium butter foil.

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This drawing shows the adverse effect of overeating.

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My Artwork (on canvas) -  Food Gone Wrong

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My Artwork (on canvas) -  Food Gone Wrong

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This painting shows that the draft that i had planned was really helpful before i had started on the actual canvas. This painting illustrates the outcome of overeating junk food (Cheetos) - that the person (cheetah) would become morbidly obese, even though junk food are irresistible and are fully supported and encouraged by food and beverage (F&B) companies.

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What did you learn today?
- I learnt that eggs are very hard to cook, eggs are versatile and can be used everywhere (e.g. in cakes, in fried rice)
- I learnt that we need to have a balanced diet.
- I learnt that how to cook scrambled eggs, omelette and hard boiled egg. I also learnt how to make iced milo with condensed milk.

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1. The teacher’s cupcake is healthier because she cut down the sugar and fat for her cupcakes.

2. I prefer the teacher’s cupcakes. Even though both the teacher’s and my cupcakes taste similar, the teacher’s ones are healthier. So I can enjoy food and eat healthily at the same time.

3. In order to make the cupcakes more healthy, we can’t cut down use of sugar and fat (butter). We can also add in more fibres such as blueberries in the cupcakes. Or we can choose to replace white flour with wholegrain flour.

4. Product!

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What did I learn today?
- I learnt that cooking rice looks easy but is actually quite complicated. I had to stir fry the garlic and onions first and then stir fry the rice, in order for the rice to absorb the fragrance.
- Since I was in charge of pounding the chili, i had to start making it from scratch. I had to cut the chili into small and fine cubes for easy pounding, and had to keep taste-testing the chili every time i add in salt, sugar or lime juice. It was extremely tiring but worth it.

Product!

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What did i learn today?
- I was in charge of making the meat sauce, so i had to remember all the correct procedures and amount of ingredients used. I finally managed to finish on time. Plus, my meat sauce was really good.
- Afterwards, i had to work together with my partner to assemble the lasagna, and i learnt that making this dish was extremely easy (we managed to finish on time and get a very positive outcome - the cheese was golden brown).
- I brought home my dish and let my family try it. They were really impressed for the first time and have decided to let me cook lasagna next time for the family. :)

Product! (i think i had also improved on my photography skills)

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Pizza was not that bad but the presentation could have been better. Brownies were very successful in replicating teacher’s brownies.

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Practical Assessment: Decision Making Matrix

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Practical Assessment: Decision Making Matrix

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Link to document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ns8QSAxzU0MxtRJi_hOqIbEvtBAfBnUoCN6CE_FtlC8/edit#

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Blog post 5 - Evaluation of Blueberry muffins (assessment)

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Blog post 5 - Evaluation of Blueberry muffins (assessment)

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In what ways have you met the task demands? (KW: healthy, manipulative skills)
- I was able to make the blueberry muffins healthy. I cut down the amount of sugar and replaced butter with oil. I replaced full fat milk with skimmed milk, and whipped cream with yoghurt. I had also replaced plain flour with whole meal flour
- I used whisking method.

Were you able to manage time?
- Yes.

Did you face difficulties? How did you overcome them?
- Yes, I had burnt the top part of my blueberry muffins. I cut off the burnt part and covered it with yoghurt.

How would you have done it differently?
- I should control the heat in the oven.

How useful were the nutritional tools?
-They were very effective. I replaced bad fats (cream, butter) with good fats (olive oil, yoghurt). I had also replaced plain flour with whole meal flour.

How manageable were the manipulative skills for you?
- Very manageable, I was able to finish mixing the dough in 25 minutes.

How purposeful were the investigative activities in helping you come up with your final creation?
- They were purposeful in helping me discover my strengths but not that effective in helping me in my final creation. I was distracted by other online cooking tips and recipes.

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What did i learn today?
- I learnt that potatoes are very easy to peel once they are boiled in boiling water.
- I learnt Shepherd's Pie is very easy and fast to make,  and it is a simple one-dish meal.

Product!