Module 3 Reflection

 

I cannot fully believe that I am at the end of Module 3 and of the BAPP course. It feels like only a few weeks ago that I was sitting at the start of module 1 wondering what on earth I was even going to be studying!

Safe to say it has not been without its challenges, of both the good and less good varieties. But these are all things that help us to grow.

I think this has been a more enjoyable module than module 2 because it has felt more focused and centred around the inquiry topic that I wanted to investigate. It has also been interesting to attempt academic inquiry for the first time and interview professionals for research.


Of all the things that I have learnt across the module, a few that stand out are

  • the fundamental aspect of story is emotion, not necessarily narrative plot
  • it is emotion that grounds us in experience and ultimately gives that experience meaning
  • communication through dance is never one way and always relies on the interpretation of the audience
  • language of multiple forms are key to our social human existence
  • nothing has a single meaning when it is subject to interpretation of unique individuals


I feel I have also developed a heightened awareness of ethical considerations over the course and where these manifest in my practice. I don't consider that I have been unethical in my practice as such, more that I could do more to actively promote ethical practice.


I think one of my main take-aways from this whole course is to continue to question things. Question myself, my perspectives, my methods, methods of others, implicit ideas, standard practices, and - the ultimate question -

WHAT CAN I DO BETTER?

I hope this course has been only the start of this and I continue to grow from here.

Though I think for now it's fair to just celebrate actually making it this far! x

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