Reflection (Practical 1 and 2)

We had our very first official lesson as a class due to some previous misunderstanding with the lesson timetable. For our first practical, the class learnt how to identify the 5 different purposes of online information sources, 'information, advocacy, news, business/marketing, entertainment'.

We had to use any online search engine of our choice to gather up information about our chosen topics, mine being the trends of spending habits of youths. 'Google' is my preferred search engine as it is one of the most common and recognized search engines on the web.

 For the practical, we had to identify a specific source for each category. Online information can be provided in different forms like journals/e-Magazines, blogs, discussion forums and organisational websites. We had to find information related to our topics and categorize them into their sources, after which we had to identify their purposes.

This excercise is benificial to us as it defines clearer understanding of where our information comes from and whether they are reliable or not, helping us in our research, which is crucial to us design students as it is the early steps of the design process.

$500 Shopping Spree

With $500 in my hands, i'll be at a total loss deciding what to buy as this was a chance to fulfill one of my many dreams. However, the Boss RC-50 Loop Station would most definitely be at the top of my list.

Being a music enthusiast with experience playing a range of musical instruments like the guitar, drums and the  digital keyboard, this addition to my collection of effects pedals and recording equipment opens a whole new world of musical experimentation for me. Even though im pretty sure that expanding my musical interests would be at the expense of my education because i'm sure i'll be spending alot of time with my newly bought effects pedal, its a risk i'm willing to take.

Greetings,

 

              Im Phuay Hao majoring in the Diploma for Product and Industrial Design. I have an incomparable passion for chess and reading. My musical interests are in the likes of celine dion and luciano pavarotti, i feel that their exemplary image and attitude goes hand-in-hand with their apt for musical talent and understanding. 

The oprah winfrey show is one of my favourite television shows as opray winfrey is considerably one of the most down-to-earth celebrities despite her success, wealth and fame. Her attitude towards helping the less fortunate helps her secure a respectable image amongst her fans and compatriots alike.  I favor watching the morning news on channel 5 as well as it keeps me up to date with the latest news on topics like global warming, the status of the global economy, local and international governmental issues, as well as health related epidemics and the latest technological and medical advancements made by scientists.

School is at the top of my list when it comes to hanging out. It is where all my friends are and it is considered a 'checkpoint' in my daily life. Additionally, we are provided with excellent work resources like computers armed with the latest softwares, not forgetting a workshop with a wide range of equipment and a family of amazingly helpful working staff.