Monday
Silent Communication
Visual, memory & observation:
- View photograph for 3o seconds
- Removes photograph
- Write down as much as you can remember
My memory:
- Chicken masks
- Black and white suits
- Puppy on a leash
- Stockings paired with Chuck taylors (fashion kill)
- Train
- People standing holding bars
- Public transport
Non-verbal Communication: Broken squares
- Groups of 5 & observer
- Game carried out in silence
- Each player given envelope holding puzzle pieces
- Observer + members given sheets to fill out at the end
- Purpose: win but assembling 5 equal sized squares
Self-reflection
1. Did I really enjoy the challenge of this game and take on the task openly?
I found it quite amusing having to communicate in silence. Im always open for a challenge and the activities in this course has definitely pushed me right out of my comfort zone.
2. Do I do this at work and in creative group work?
Usually when I work in a group, I like to let somebody lead the group. I dont like taking charge but I also like to help out as much as I can.
3. Did I sit back when I finished a square and assume I was done?
I tried to help out where I could without taking over too much.
4. Do I do the same thing at work/life/creative relationships?
Yes, I dont like bossing people around unless it has to do with my own work (creatively) because I like doing things in a specific way. I generally work on my own anyway. In a work environment, I wait till I am told what to do. Im always afraid of making someone mad or getting in the way.
5. Did I assume I wasnt as good at this kind of game as others and only half-heartedly plays, letting others guide me?
I was pretty confident with trying to win but I also like helping out and letting someone lead the way. I like to think that things get done faster if we work together with someone leading the way because if there are too many chiefs/bossy people telling everyone what to do, it wont work out.
6. Do I ever do this at work/life/creative group work?
Yes, I always do what I am told. I like helping people out whenever I can in terms of group work.
7. Did I have an overwhelming urge to take over, to do it for others?
Yes I did, it was frustrating to watch but I didnt want to annoy them and get in the way so I stayed out of it.
8. What price do I and others pay for doing that?
The other person will get frustrated and may start an argument - like I said before, it wont work out if there are too many chiefs.
9. Am I willing to ask for assistance when its clear I need it?
I only ask for help as a last resort. I usually try really hard to figure things out on my own because I dont have any friends in my class. If Im in desperate need of help then I will ask a classmate.
10. Did I do whatever it took to win at the expense of the rules or other players?
I generally stuck to the rules but to be completely honest, I may have pointed at a square a couple of times.
11. Do I have a tendancy to compete with others and cause the 'game' to be lost?
No. I try to avoid confrontation. Its always fun winning but Im not much of the competitive type.
12. Do I ever do this at work/life/creative group work?
No I try to avoid it.
13. Did I keep too many pieces?
No
14. Do I tend to do that - to be less than generous in my work/life/creative group work?
No I try to be helpful when it comes to group work
15. The rules say the game is only won when the all teams are finished. When my team was finished, did I care about others?
I was just happy it was finished, wasnt thinking too much about the other groups. I didnt really care.
16. Did I feel good about finishing before the other teams and tease them?
No, thats mean and inappropriate.
17. Am I ever like that at work/life/creative?
No, I tend to feel sorry for people who finish after me.
18. Did I have fun and not take it too seriously?
Yes, playing games is better than having to do classwork.
19. Do i do this at work/life/creative?
Yes I always have fun playing games. Always up for a good time.
20. If I volunteered to be an observer, why did I choose that role?
I wasnt an observer
21. Did I feel safe or special not participating?
I did participate
22. Did I want to please other people by volunteering not to play?
No, I helped
23. Does that move reflect how I feel about working in a team?
I think so, I like being helpful in group work.
Self Directed Work
Questions & Responses
How is achieving success in this exercise similar to achieving success in a collaborative creative team?
We learnt to communicate with eachother and that communication is important if you want to work and achieve as a team. It was really challenging not being able to speak. I think when I work in a group, Ive learnt that I know how to communicate quite well with the other person and I listen to what the other person has to say as well.
List of skills/qualities I am already good at:
- Communicating
- Graphic Design (Photoshop)
- Video Editing (Premiere)
- Dancing
- Speaking to people
- Photography
- Listening skills
List of skills/qualities youd like your future collaborators to have:
- Communication
- Hardworking
- Persistant
- Organisation
- Easy to get along with
- Performance
- Confidence
Quiz
Juilian Treasure: 5 ways to listen better and make a response
I found it interesting how our brain reacts to certain soundwave patterns and how we pay attention to them. Listening is our access to understanding. We choose to pay attention to 'filters' which are; culture, language, beliefs, values, attitudes, expectations and intentions. I also found it interesting that just 3mins a day of silence will help your ears adjust so you can hear the quiet again. Im usually always in a noisy environment with classmates, dance music etc. A helpful fact.
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