Getting Started
Even after further assessing the overview and doing some thinking, the project itself seems hefty and really open-ended. There’s a lot of information to take in and material to manage over the following weeks. It can seem a little overwhelming when still unsure of the topic you want to pursue. The fact that the project can be about almost anything is nice since it gives everyone the freedom to choose whatever interests them, but at the same time, there’s almost a lack of direction as there’s not really a prompt or any previous examples. I think the hardest part for me is going to be managing my time for the project. Developing a solid plan is going to be a main focus in the beginning weeks. I also intend to just take everything one step at a time and not stress about the end product, the first step being a brainstorm, and this week’s post.
Hi Brandon- I certainly understand that the project can seem a bit intimidating at first! Usually you're given one or a few topics from which to choose on an assignment like this, but I hope to see each student choose something they're interested in. As recommended on some of the pages for each step, it might help to think of either a certain current issue (eg. pandemic, BLM) OR an art form (eg. music, film, short stories) that you would like to explore further. By narrowing things down for yourself I think you''ll begin to see a more clear path for moving forward. I hope the Project Planning Sheet I shared this week will help a bit in terms of developing your personal plan, but don't hesitate to let me know how I can help as we go forward, too!
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