Critical Reflection: What are the questions?

Hi,

In class, we had a Nearpod lesson about our Critical Reflection Essay. I wanted to show all of the questions in this blog post and share some notes I have written on them. In my next blog post I will be explaining which order I will be writing them in and how I’m planning my reflection out. I’m so happy that this year that the essay doesn’t require a video just an essay is perfect. 

These are the 4 questions that need to be answered along with some notes: 

1. How do your products represent social groups or issues? 

•  Provide specific examples of representation incorporated into the production. Such as groups, ideas, events, etc.
• Consider if your project is successful in developing your representation goals

2. How do the elements of your production work together to create a sense of ‘branding’? 

• Describe the brand you wish to develop
• Discuss how (or not) all three components work to develop your brand 
• Discuss what could be changed to improve brand development

3. How do your products engage with the audience? 

• Include specific techniques you researched 
• Discuss genre and some important conventions 
• Provide specific examples of how research impacted your production choices 
• Include specific productions/samples you reviewed

4. How did your research inform your products and the way they use or challenge conventions? 

• Provide description of target audience
• Discuss specific ways your three components engage your audience - or not

I will be elaborating more about my critical reflection in my next blog.