#MultiSkilledDesigner

[gravekilla69]

Week 12: Connecting CTS A to My Learning and Professional Journey

I want to collaborate on projects that integrate design and fashion, such as creating posters and visual campaigns for fashion students to showcase their work. Art direction is another area I aspire to explore. Lessons from CTS A, especially on emotional intelligence, play a significant role in this pursuit. Emotional intelligence has taught me to be more empathetic, understand team dynamics better, and communicate effectively essential traits for collaborative and art direction projects. It helps me connect with team members, acknowledge diverse perspectives, and manage conflicts constructively, ensuring smoother collaboration and more cohesive outcomes.

These skills are crucial when working with fashion students to create compelling posters that highlight their creative visions. Art direction, with its need for coordination and clear communication, benefits from the emotional awareness I developed in CTS A. The module’s emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving has also prepared me to make quick, informed decisions in creative settings, contributing to impactful visual storytelling. This learning journey has enhanced my ability to approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, whether in collaborative or independent projects, ensuring that I can think through each step and adapt when necessary (Kleiman 101).

CTS A has opened me up to new ways of thinking and creative exploration as I embark on my first year of study. The lessons on networking and collaboration have already started to shape my professional journey by pushing me to engage with a wider variety of ideas and opportunities. The module encourages me to step out of my comfort zone, try new things, and connect with people from diverse disciplines ultimately helping me become a more well-rounded and adaptable designer. These lessons are foundational in building my reputation as a thoughtful, effective leader, ready to take on challenges and foster positive relationships.

Total word count: 330 Words

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Works Cited:

Kleiman, L. (2017). The Importance of Critical Thinking in Design Education. Journal of Design Thinking, 14(2), 98-104.

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untitled (free/still) 1992/1995/2007/2011 - Rirkrit Tiravanija

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