CRITICAL REFLECTION

 

Since Module 1 I grew both as a person and as a Professional. Through this journey I have developed a clearer point of view of who I am as a performer and what I want to achieve in the Performing Arts Industry. Module 1 has introduced me to new communities and networks that helped me promote myself as a professional and whilst being an active participant I managed to expand my contacts in the Business. Apendix  

Through Module 2, I learned how to develop lines of inquiry; I was introduced to the importance of being ethical and how to apply ethics in my Professional Practice and finally, I learned how to develop tools of professional inquiry.

Developing Lines of Inquiry

This part of the Module has introduced me to ideas in order to make up my title of inquiry. Researching, questioning and observing were key factors in order to grow within my Professional Community. Also deciding my award title was very important towards creating a clear point of view of my Professional identity.Apendix

Attending the first meeting of the Module has helped me understand that in order to decide my title of inquiry; I should continue developing questions and keep discussing my subject within my SIG group and professional community. This is exactly what I did; I created a SIG group with other students who have similar interests and this was an efficient way of sharing ideas, asking for advice and getting feedback quickly.Apendix

Professional Ethics

My knowledge around the importance of ethics and how they can affect my career has improved dramatically. I am now aware of how to approach situations within my workplace and how to remain ethical in my Professional Practice. By reading the reader of Ethics, by completing the tasks and by discussing the ethical issues of my inquiry within my SIG group, I have developed a good understanding of how being ethical can help me towards becoming a successful professional.Apendix

Tools of Professional Inquiry

I really enjoyed this part of the Module as I was able to engage with other peers within my focus group and create discussions towards my inquiry. Creating surveys has enabled me to see the different ways that a question can be raised and how analysing multiple answers can lead to one main idea.Apendix

 

Two months ago I had a conversation with a friend about our careers. Whilst talking about how competitive this industry is and how you need to have passion and determination in order to succeed, I turned and saw a huge piece of paper with lots of colourful pictures. ‘What is this?’ I asked. ‘It’s my vision board!’ she said. She explained that visualisation is a method that many people have used over the years in order to become successful.  

That was my turning point! I realised that instead of wasting time thinking about things I haven’t achieved yet, instead I should focus on what I should be doing in order to achieve them! So that day I decided that I want my inquiry to represent inspiring methods and ideas that will help recent graduates fulfil their dreams and become successful professionals! Apendix