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

I feel that multitasking gives me a feeling of having accomplished something. It makes me feel as if I can complete a lot of things at one go. But through all these studying and doing assignments till now,i found out that it's not the case. I always tell myself that I am good at multitask, but in fact, I'm not. I tried using my laptop during classes and it seems that I am not able to remember and understands what the teacher is saying.I tend to check on my Facebook every now and then for updates when I am working on my assignment. This is causing unnecessary distraction. My submission got delayed and I can’t focus while working on my assignment. I decided to shut everything down and yes, I manage to complete it on time.This proves that multi-tasking gives a false sense of having accomplished something as no one is able to get multiple things done perfectly right.

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

I feel that learning 3D and design is different with programming. 3D and design is about designing objects by looking at them from different point of views. It requires creativity and understanding of the object's characteristics. For programming, it means that you are using technologies or software applications to make something work. It is often accomplished by using codings. All learning may or may not be the same, depends on how you apply the method used for your own learning.

Extracts from “Thinking Outside the Traditional 3D Mindset“ by Pete Bandstra.

http://au.autodesk.com/?nd=class&session_id=7160

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?

Yes,agree to this. It makes one’s mind to think a lot, stress their brain to understand. And during the process lots of brain cells are killed.

I have a couple of modules or subjects to take. If I do not understand what I am learning, I will not know how to start my homework or how I should study for my modules.

I feel that I am not learning in the best way. I only study when exams are near, and i will check my Facebook and Twitter during lesson and not listening to class.I should try to get used to the habit of listening in class and revising whenever I have the free time. Also, I should try to do some practices in order for me to experience these situations.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

http://chronicle.com/article/Scholars-Turn-Their-Attention/63746/

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

I agree to one of the point that was stated in the extract.

"Communication is important and the ability to communicate well with other teams members is an ongoing struggle."

Indeed, communication is a important factor that must be emphasis in a team. Without it, there will be breakdown, conflict among group members might even happen.I feel that students do not necessarily have to have the talent and the personality to fit in with the team. As long as we do our work properly with much effort, people will respect us as what we are. We do not need to bother about what others might think of us.

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

Lecturers should do both at the right timing. Why lecturers need to focus on our work attitude is because they can lead the students, guiding them so that the student won’t get lost in what they are doing and working on the wrong direction. If they are not there to help us, we probably would not do any work or even know what is the correct thing to do. As for me, I sometimes prefer to get help from the lecturers rather than being stuck on a problem. This is because the lecturers know better than us as to what we are suppose to do.

IN3D WEEK3

Track

WashBoard

I find both exercises kind of simple,both uses the same technique of creating a profile to create an object.I find reference image very useful as is saves me alot of time to get the correct scales.I also added in colours to make my object look much nicer .

I also tried out the bucket project and i experience quite a number of problems.Firstly the instructions were not very clear,some measurements is wrong and the handle is diffcult to create.

IN3DWEEK2LAB

Blocks

Toy train

Reflection

I spent a very long time to model the blocks because I had to use the different techniques such as beveling, or changing the shapes into something else. I could not follow the instructions well, therefore I have tried many times to finish these blocks.All these techniques used are very new to me therefore i have learn a lot that i feel would help me in future practices.Eventually, when i managed to model the blocks, I applied similar techniques to model out a train. Thus, the train was easy for me to do.

Gears

Reflection

Making the gear I find it quite simple and interesting,i didn't face much dificulties in doing it and thus i like my end product.

Old and Torn Box

Reflection

I find this very challenging and hard to do,this is the first time i did so much on the different things like edges,vertexs,faces.I find the PDF file quite unclear as i tried many times on this assignment.

IN3D week2 lab1

Orginal Robot

Modified Robot-Trezo

My robot's name is called Trezo,it's basically a fighting machine to protect me or anyone that i decide.It has high advanced security system,able to differentiate people from it's memory system.It follows me wherever i goes,does things for me,able to listen to my commands.I also built another robot called MINT to help me does things whenever trezo cant do it.Mint is basically a mini helper when i come upon to places that require this small robot to do the job.

Reflection

This is the first time i'm using MAYA to do 3d,basically i like it very much however there is much things to learn.When doing the robot i find problems catching the angle when it wanted it straight or slanted,so i have to watch out for other faces at the same time to make sure it is at the angle that i wanted.Overall i find it fun and challenging

IN3D WEEK1LAB1

Ex2 A Sketch of my Robot - Collection of Primitive Shapes

EX3-Discuss the following points:

• Prisons are meant to be scary, powerful looking places, while Toontown is meant for fun and childlike enjoyment – how is this reflected in the lines and angles of the buildings?

• How does the sense of scale reflect the different purposes of the prisons and Toontown?

Prison 1

Prison 2

ToonTown 1

ToonTown 2

For Prison,simple shapes like squares,triangles and rectangles are used.Prisons are suppose to be a quiet place for prisoners so the shapes and colours are very simple.However,the sharp features of the shapes makes the whole place looks very scary and serious.The scale of the prison are also widely built for prisoners to live and to emphasize on the seriousness of the place.

As for the toontowns,funky and unusual shapes are used so that the place doesn't look scary but yet fun and safe to the visitors.The designs are not very formal as cartoons comes in different styles and colours.Lastly the scale of the toontown are closely packed for kids who loves cartoons to enjoy and have fun.