For me in all honesty reflective writing has always been a chore, id rather just do something then explain why,what,and how i was felling when doing it. When i got to a-level i quickly realised that in order to pass i needed to embrace reflective writing. I just simply always answered these questions...why?how you felt?was it successful? what you would have changed> etc. But was this enough? During my foundation year at Wimbledon we had to do a reflective diary everyday! yes everyday! now i didnt completely hate this, but everyday is a whole lot of reflection. In my opinion abit to much, i think theres a fine line between reflecting your work and then reflecting your own life, your emotions and feeling, isnt the work in art and design normally based around your emotions anyway?
When being asked to watch reflective videos i was quite curious, i sat down watch them all made note and then ofcorse "reflected". I was happily empressed with them. One that stuck out for me was Darren Raven, he broke down reflective writing for me, "not a diary" i like that term, it takes the pressure off. He states that its "an investment on yourself" a book for you to focus on in the future, so if your trying to impress your future self you might aswell make it good. He also suggested using symbols, this idea really appeals to me, symbols for me are easier to deal with.
Catherine Smith was also very interesting, she suggested a blog, she reminded me that you dont live in a bubble a blog is about expressing yourself! your voice heard! in order for it to be successful you must embrace it with honesty.
