Hello and welcome to my blog. A few of you may have noticed that there has been a few changes, one major change being the title. I thought that "The Worlds Through My Eyes" made the blog sound a bit more professional, give it more character. The difficulty was finding a HTTP that was free, but finally found this one. Please give me some feedback on the new look.
Today's topic is schooling. Many of you reading this are probably still in school, or have at least attended school at some time of your life. I myself still go to school, studying A levels at 6th form.
Now, all those who are still at school will know the dreaded feeling of exams. I myself am quite lucky, as I have finally finished all my exams for this school year, but many people will still have a couple to sit. I myself am one of those types of people who is quite calm around exam times; I know they are important, but I can only do the best I can do, no point working yourself into a frenzy. A couple of my friends are those type of people who panic that they are not going to do as well as they want, and cram hours of revision in each day. I personally feel that that is excessive, and that the best way to revise is in bits while having breaks to do the things you enjoy, for instance my escape was my guitar or the PlayStation.
"My teacher was rubbish! He/she didn't help me at all!" is one of the most popular reasons given by students when they get their results and find they don't live up to expectations. I feel that this can only be used in select cases. For instance, if every math lesson you turned up to you were taught history and nothing else, then sure, that is a valid reason. However I feel that there are more important reasons.
For instance, your own levels of effort are a major factor. If you want to learn a subject, learn it, don't just sit there and be taught rubbish by your teacher. "If you don't put the time in, you have to put it in elsewhere" which I think is a very good way of summing up school. If you don't put time into learning, your going to have to put extra time and effort in later down the line.
I also feel the art of teaching is a very difficult one to master. The balance between approachable and strict is a very fine laugh. Many teachers sadly are either one side or the other, either being too much of a push over, or punishing you for every little mistake. Like many others, I feel the best environment to learn in is one where you feel comfortable, and are able to have a laugh, but still are made to focus on work. Who would want to work in an environment where you are bullied into work and are constantly in fear of the dreaded detention?
Finally, where are the good school trips nowadays? My year were very unlucky. We missed out on not only Alton Towers, but also were made to go to The Rawson Centre, a decaying old house which I left my mark on, whereas every year after us got to go to France! where is the justice?!
Anyway, thank you ever so much for reading, and do leave some feedback in the comment section.
Andy*
Monday, 21 June 2010
Saturday, 5 June 2010
One Mans Rubbish Is Anothers Art.
Hello readers!
Yes, I am still in the land of the living! I know it has been forever since I last wrote on here, and I apologise. This has mainly been due to revision for A levels, but also I haven't really had a good subject to talk about. Well today, I think I have found that topic.
So, as already mentioned, I have been sitting A level exams, and I am going to sit 4 more very soon. Last week, I sat two, yes, two law exams, a sociology exam, and a general studies exam. Now, I am sure that many people reading this sat the same general studies exam as I did, and I think the general thoughts of it was that it was very easy, and was more a politics/art exam. I myself quite enjoyed the exam, I thought it was quite refreshing to talk about topics that are quite important in today's society.
One of the essay questions was about art. It gave a photo of some controversial art, and then asked you to "describe why some people may not understand controversial art", which in other words means "explain to someone who dislikes art, why they should like art".
Now I used to be one of those people. I didn't really understand the point of art. I could only look at it at face value. If it looked good, then it must be good. Not only that, I also didn't understand why certain pieces sold for so much, when all they were basically splodges of colour, or just a circle. I am happy to say I have now changed my views on art.
For the exam, we learnt about Andy Warhol, A very famous painter who was very very controversial. If you don't know what he did, he would basically take known items like tins of soup and paint them. He was also fascinated with celebrities, painting portraits of people such as Marilyn Monroe. Before the lesson, I had only known he was an artist, and that he was very famous. I had no idea what he painted, or even what style he painted it. During the lesson however, my mind was totally blown by the works he had produced.
Such simple things like a Coca Cola bottle, made to look fantastic. They truly were amazing. And what amazed me more was that he only really ever painted common products, that anyone can get their hands on. such a simple idea, made to be truly inspiring.
And that is what he has done. Inspired. I have totally changed my view of art thanks to him. His style was pop art, and that style really appeals to me. The idea of bold colours, using popular labels and brands is awesome in my mind. I now see art and can truly appreciate it. For example, if anyone watched last week's Jr Apprentice, I really enjoyed many of the pieces, especially the street styled pieces with the kimono girls Bye Tom Lewis.
One Of Tom Lewis' Pieces.
In fact I've even been inspired to give it a go myself. I already have an idea, and hopefully (if I'm any good at painting) it will look good enough to put on my bedroom wall. A piece inspired by my guitar, which should be good.
Anyway thanks for reading. How do you feel about art? Are you an artist yourself? Leave a comment :)
Thanks again!
Andy*
Yes, I am still in the land of the living! I know it has been forever since I last wrote on here, and I apologise. This has mainly been due to revision for A levels, but also I haven't really had a good subject to talk about. Well today, I think I have found that topic.
So, as already mentioned, I have been sitting A level exams, and I am going to sit 4 more very soon. Last week, I sat two, yes, two law exams, a sociology exam, and a general studies exam. Now, I am sure that many people reading this sat the same general studies exam as I did, and I think the general thoughts of it was that it was very easy, and was more a politics/art exam. I myself quite enjoyed the exam, I thought it was quite refreshing to talk about topics that are quite important in today's society.
One of the essay questions was about art. It gave a photo of some controversial art, and then asked you to "describe why some people may not understand controversial art", which in other words means "explain to someone who dislikes art, why they should like art".
Now I used to be one of those people. I didn't really understand the point of art. I could only look at it at face value. If it looked good, then it must be good. Not only that, I also didn't understand why certain pieces sold for so much, when all they were basically splodges of colour, or just a circle. I am happy to say I have now changed my views on art.
For the exam, we learnt about Andy Warhol, A very famous painter who was very very controversial. If you don't know what he did, he would basically take known items like tins of soup and paint them. He was also fascinated with celebrities, painting portraits of people such as Marilyn Monroe. Before the lesson, I had only known he was an artist, and that he was very famous. I had no idea what he painted, or even what style he painted it. During the lesson however, my mind was totally blown by the works he had produced.
Marylin Monroe By Andy Warhol
Such simple things like a Coca Cola bottle, made to look fantastic. They truly were amazing. And what amazed me more was that he only really ever painted common products, that anyone can get their hands on. such a simple idea, made to be truly inspiring.
And that is what he has done. Inspired. I have totally changed my view of art thanks to him. His style was pop art, and that style really appeals to me. The idea of bold colours, using popular labels and brands is awesome in my mind. I now see art and can truly appreciate it. For example, if anyone watched last week's Jr Apprentice, I really enjoyed many of the pieces, especially the street styled pieces with the kimono girls Bye Tom Lewis.
One Of Tom Lewis' Pieces.
In fact I've even been inspired to give it a go myself. I already have an idea, and hopefully (if I'm any good at painting) it will look good enough to put on my bedroom wall. A piece inspired by my guitar, which should be good.
Anyway thanks for reading. How do you feel about art? Are you an artist yourself? Leave a comment :)
Thanks again!
Andy*
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