IN3D Week4 Lab1

3D Mindset & Learning (E-learning)
http://au.autodesk.com/?nd=class&session_id=7160
http://chronicle.com/article/Scholars-Turn-Their-Attention/63746/

Does multi-tasking give you a real or false sense of having accomplished something?

It depends on what type of tasks I'm doing simultaneously. We're multi-tasking all the time, our mind is always thinking of something when we're performing tasks such as eating/bathing. To me, following the instructions on PDF and modelling it out at the same time is actually quite taxing considering the fact that I have to keep on pressing "alt + tab". After I complete each modelling, it gives me a sense of accomplishment, a real sense of accomplishment, I would say. A fake sense of having accomplished something only happened to me when I'm listening to music and reading something. If I were to multi-task by switching tabs while waiting for a page to load, I would feel like I'm not wasting time and on top of it, feel like I'm spending each second wisely, although it might be confusing to do that at times.

Is learning 3D and design different from learning programming, or is all learning the same? Why?

Learning 3D and design is DIFFERENT from learning programming! 3D and design is much more fun and interesting in a way such that we don't have to face with a wall of texts (codes). There is no right or wrong in 3D and design, we can always experiment around with the tools, but for programming, you either know how to code it out, or you don't because you can't guess the syntax. The same thing about 3D and programming is that you have to be very careful with every little details.

The article states that “Learning is actually a very complex operation for an individual”. Do you agree with this? Do you feel that you approach your learning in the best way – if yes, how, and if no, how can you change your work style?

I do agree with the statement "Learning is actually a very complex operation for an individual". I believe that everyone has the capability to learn anything, but it's just factors such as - interest, learning method, learning curve, etc. will affect one's learning. I don't feel that my approach for learning is the best way because human needs to constantly improve on themselves to be better. I think that the first thing I should do to change my work style is to stop being so lazy and forgetful. When I'm lazy, I tend to make my study table into a mess. When I'm forgetful, I won't be able to find my learning materials in the mess on my study table.

What are your thoughts about the last paragraph in the extract?

The students for today’s industry have to have talent and the personality to fit in with the team. As a professional artist, communication is important and the ability to communicate well with other team members is an ongoing struggle. It is well noted that a businesses success rides completely on communication and this area is no different. The ability to effectively write an email, give and take constructive criticism, articulate a solution to a problem, and in some situations talk with a client are foundational skills necessary for success.

I agree with what the last paragraph in the extract is talking about. Communication is indeed the key to everything. Without communication, no matter how great your idea is, as long as you can't get the idea across, nobody will know how great your idea is anyway. The tone in the communication is crucial as well because no one would want to communicate with someone in an arrogant tone.

Should your lecturers also focus on your work attitude, or just leave you to sink or swim on your own? Why?

I think that it is optional for lecturers to focus on work attitudes, because if a student really wants to learn, he/she will have the right work attitude. There's absolutely no point trying to get someone who is not interested to be interested, unless with counselling or a psychologist's help. If I can swim on my own, I will continue swimming on my own, until I find myself sinking then I will find a "float" (lecturer's help, or maybe classmate's help) somewhere in order to finish swimming and reach my destination.