_thinkMake Week-2:Active engagement in the space

Hearing something and relates it to our own thoughts and comes up with something- interesting isn’t it! Thats how we started our class of “ Making and Thinking “ with the professor Oren Lieberman. The professor began by explaining how this process of making connections and generating ideas is a fundamental aspect of human creativity. He emphasized that by actively engaging with our surroundings and constantly questioning, we can unlock new perspectives and insights. Throughout the class, we were encouraged to explore different mediums and experiment with various techniques to further enhance our creative thinking abilities. 

We’ve got two different stories to read and give a thought on it and get 7 specific words from both stories. There was a QnA session about those 2 stories. For all of us to find individual thoughts, ideas and reflections. During the QnA session, Professor Lieberman encouraged us to delve deeper into the themes and messages of the stories. He emphasized the importance of finding our own unique interpretations and connecting them to our personal experiences. This exercise helped us develop critical thinking skills and fostered a lively discussion among classmates.

Describing them in my words was easy, as I was really sensing it. The story "Molloy" truly captured my attention and made me reflect on the intricate elements of literature. The author's use of rythme, methodology, continuity, and distribution left a lasting impression on me. Additionally, the vivid description of the person sucking stones with their teeth and tongue, along with their engaging movements, further enhanced the mind-blowing nature of the story.

The next story “The cares of a family man” 

The next phrase of our class was about creating a drawing as a team of 4 persons on a A1 paper using crayons, color pencils, thread and scotch tape provided by our teacher. And this is what we came up with.  The use of crayons and colour pencils allowed us to bring our ideas to life with bold and intricate details.

For me it was about connecting with others thinking and mixing it up for a better outcome. I believe that by engaging in diverse perspectives and collaborating with others, we can create a more inclusive and innovative environment. This allows us to challenge our own thoughts and expand our horizons, ultimately leading to more effective problem-solving and decision-making.

Here come an interesting session. When our teacher asks us to sit in different places and to draw about whats in our mind about the studio room where the class was held on a A3 paper using pencils. And here comes the twist. We had to close our eyes while drawing. So it was just our sense and mind that was creating something out of nothing. And this is what I creates.

As I closed my eyes and let my imagination take over, I felt a surge of excitement and anticipation. The pencil glided across the paper, forming abstract shapes and lines that represented the energy and essence of the studio room. With each stroke, I could almost hear the faint whispers of creativity echoing in the air, as if the room itself was guiding my hand. It was a truly unique experience that allowed me to tap into a realm of artistic expression I had never explored before.

I was sitting just beside a window. While closing my eyes, I was still sensing the daylight coming from the window. As the warmth of the sunlight gently touched my face, a sense of tranquilly washed over me. It was as if the light was guiding me towards a brighter future, leaving the shadows of my past behind.

The next phrase of our class was about those individuals grouping to explore our class by moving the whole classroom and sense the mapping of our steps and obstacles that were coming in front of us. This activity allowed us to develop a deeper understanding of our physical environment and how it impacts our learning experience. By actively engaging with the space around us, we were able to identify areas for improvement and brainstorm innovative solutions to enhance our classroom dynamics.  Then we draw our movements throughout the classroom on a large map, noting the patterns and interactions that emerge. This visual representation helped us analyse our movement patterns and identify potential areas of congestion or underutilised spaces. Additionally, it sparked discussions on how we could rearrange furniture or create designated zones to optimise our learning environment. Overall, this activity not only fostered a greater sense of collaboration and creativity within our class but also empowered us to take ownership of our physical space for a more productive and enjoyable learning experience. And here are the outcomes.

For me, I really could sense the engagement, movement, rearrangement, continuity, and methods from this session of our class. The teacher's dynamic teaching style kept me fully engaged throughout the session. Additionally, the various interactive activities and group discussions allowed for a seamless flow of ideas and concepts, enhancing my understanding of the subject matter.