Sorcha McVeigh

Although my idea for our Animal Farm project was not chosen i feel that the idea that we picked was a far better idea and would be a different take on the project. Design deck 2 from Sorcha McVeigh

Here is the work that i have done as part of a team for MED 329. I had to create a website, 1 constructed character, a video teaser or trailer, a live offline event/element, a  live community and a  live archive of the project. Here i have included a link to the website that we created. Animal Farm Website Peter Green Twitter News 10 Twitter News 10 Facebook Donald Trotter Twitter

Chapter Three-  Taming Your Tools A famous quote once said; "Creative isn't the  way i think it's the way i like to  live." -Paul Sandip Reclaiming Our Self Respect We have welcomed technology fully into lives - we don't questions it.  We don't see phone calls as intrusive into our personal time. Parks and gym are just more places to 'check in.' Self respect and etiquette are being pushed out of our lives. A break / pause makes lives better and lays groundwork for creativity. We seem to feel that technology makes our lives better their are parts of live that don't need to be made better by technology "A healthy relationship with your devices is all about taking an ownership of your time and making an investment your life." Go for a walk, take the baby in a pram, go on a date etc without your mobile. Not everyone will be a good example - it is up to you where you direct your attention. If it is important they will ca...

Chapter Three-  Taming Your Tools A famous quote once said; "Our intention is to  affirm this life, not to bring order out of chaos,nor to suggest improvements in creation... but simply to wake up  to the very life we're living." -John Cage Reconsidering Constant Connectivity Everything is done because we want to connect eg; couldn't see far enough so invented the telescope. We wanted to connect with everyone so created the internet. The internet is both "good and bad" "focused and distracted." The real problem isn't the technology but rather the need to learn when to turn it off. Having a regular habit of unplugging helps to reset your brain and your soul which is a necessity - one day is recommended. It makes you more connected with loved ones and makes you more grounded and creative. We need to be mindful of who we let into out minds. The internet is a positive and negative - there are great things about it put...

Chapter Three-  Taming Your Tools A famous quote once said; " You can do  anything but not everything." -David Allen Using Social Media Mindfully Social media fulfils most basic needs of belonging and self esteem. We receive a small rush of endorphins when we receive a new message. Social media also triggers thew reward centre of our brain making us want to relate our daily activities. While engaging in social media we are unable to give full attention to who or what is right there in front of us. We miss out on the details of our lives. Set boundaries - only access computer in certain time frame. Ask key questions if wish to get online outside of these hours. Key questions to ask self if drawn to social media:  Do i need to share this information now or will it be okay to share it later so that i can live it now.   Am i looking for validation, looking to fill my day. Am i avoiding something. Am i feeling lonely. Am i afraid of missi...

Chapter Three-  Taming Your Tools A famous quote once said; "The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say 'no' to almost everything." -Warren Buffett Making E-mails Matter It is estimated that 28% of the working week is spend reading, writing or responding to emails. to master your emails: Label and code emails, sort emails into easily define topics/ people, make important emails sit at top/ resurface, track emails and delete old emails, write shorter emails (5 sentences). My inbox is an extension of my brain - however our digital selves can cope with more input than our physical selves. Three important things to make the most of your inbox; know your complex goals / long term , connect the dots, lets things go. Put long term goals on post it note and stick to desk as a reminder. Give each message some consideration and find someone to share it with. Keep an eye on the long term goa...

After emailing a range of different Media Practitioners i finally got a response from Niamh MacAuely from Purple Dot Media in Dungannon who very kindly responded and answered all my questions that i had for her. What work do you find really inspires the work you make? I am mostly inspired by TV adverts. If i see something interesting or an animations I've never seen before. I like to experiment and see if videos are easy to recreate in my own style. What do you think is the most important or favourite project that you have worked on and why was it important to you? My favourite project I have worked on was a series of animations for First Trust Bank. They gave me the flexibility to be as creative as i wanted, therefore i found the job more enjoyable. What traits do you think makes someone a good film maker/script writer/ web developer/ media artist etc. Creativity is key and being creative does not mean you can draw or paint etc. Accountants can be creative, an...

A few people who inspire me that i follow and found through Instagram Include Luke Bron who is a videographer, photographer and content creator. Another person who i found on Instagram was exposre who not only takes inspiring photos but also makes short clips and posts them onto Instagram.

For interviewing a media practitioners i emailed a range of different people my questions; What work do you find really inspires the work that you make? What do you think is the most important or favourite project that you have worked on and why was it important to you? What traits do you think makes someone a good film maker/ script writer/ web developer/ media artist etc. What's the best bit of your job, and what don't you like about what you do? What made you want to pursue a career in the media? Even though I have emailed a range of different media practitioners for my interview i am still waiting to receive a email back from one of them. Therefore i may have to email a few more to get my reply for my questions.

Chapter Two-  Finding Focus in a Distracted World-Key Take Away's A famous quote once said; "Creativity is  just contecting things." -Steve Jobs Key Take Away's Be aware of what pulls you away from the present. Focus on yourself Create windows of non stimulation - make this time sacred and focus on whats important to you in the long term. Think,digest and plan. Listen to your gut. Stay open to the possibilities of other things happening outside self - jobs offers and new friendship. Make blocks of time to recharge and keep them blocked out of your diary! Focus when you are fresh. Kill background noise. Make progress visible - save old versions, post milestones, keep daily journal. Give your brain a break - mindless tasks to rest brain and refuel. Take a break from checking phone and open self to opportunity.