cgd-pf-sr

Scott Roberts

Grade: 78%

Very honest to show 'file lost'; happens. One of the annoying things about modern operating systems is that they don't auto-log changes. Its one of the few unique advantages of a wiki. Interestingly - perhaps annoyingly - the hot links didn't work from the odt document for the map code. The document continues to read well; you have an advantage over others in that age/maturity brings a more natural reflective charism to some. The bit about 'bought android and trying to learn it' is excellent: every programmable system is a bit of a nightmare until you get into it; I compare it to learning to play the violin: lots of unstructured noise, then you get better, ask others, and eventually you can play a tune! In other words: don't be put off that it is not taught at UWS - the best work is what you learn and do in your own time. But, you do need to get in with a group of similarly minded technophiles (as opposed to technophobes!)

And, so to the reflections ...

I am glad you saw this module as very important. it is meant to be the one which brings together raw talents into a real idea; doesn't really work (my reflection!) but comes close to being real. The issue of a 'creative act' is central. To me, a creative act creates something with meaning; this excludes a ton of current art, music and architecture; anarchy is not creative; consumption by others is the proof of creativity; creativity must be purposeful, additional and positively transformational; that's my spin ...

The team were strangely unproductive. I was disappointed that this came about as the idea was good, the tech was fascinating and the members were happy and enthusiastic. What happened? We may never know ... but I'll read on in your reflections now. If the main thing you have learned is: dev that game then my suggestion is: go for it. There is no time like the present, and even failure is a learning process. I have had 3 companies, two didnae work and one collapsed despite my enthusiasm. I am now starting a new one based on the experience of previous ones. Have a go; take a risk; learn; build that CV & experience; upskill in a way that yooni can't do. Talk to others who are doing this - perhaps we need a creative entrepreneurs club; we may annoy each other, but we can learn from each other too.