Week 7 studies

Random Associations.

We learnt on how to solve problems by associating the problem with a random word, and then find a solution from it. But first, our lecturer showed us something fun, by combining two different animals together, and asked us why couldn't that particular animal survive? For example, a chicken's body with a hippopotamus' head. He then asked us to try out an exercise. I chose to combine a meerkat and an elephant, as shown below. As you can see, it is illogical that such an animal could survive, for the elephant's head is too heavy for the meerkat's body to support it.

Next, our lecturer gave us some homework on solving problems.
Problem: To create 'scary images/object' that will instill fear among people throughout the ages.
Random word: kitten

1. I made a mind-map on the characteristics of a kitten.

2. I then associate the characteristics with the problem:
a) big eyes: scary mask with big eyes
b) claws: gloves with sharp claws used as killing instrument.
c) small: claustrophobia [fear of small, confined spaces].
d) furry: legend of furry monster [eg. werewolf]

3. After that, i illustrated the association of the four characteristics with the problem as shown below:-



The Images are credited by ''Dominic Bay'' himself alone...I do not owned the image for myself

Week 6 Studies

Juxtapositions - Homework

Our lecturer gave us some homework on juxtapositions, which is to create a concept, phrase or poem based on two different images.

1) Chilli - Love

You are the chilli of my life,
The fire within you makes me desire for you more.
Being with you takes my breath away,
For you spice up my life like no one else does.

2) Woman - Mortar and Pestle

A woman is like a mortar, and life's challenges is the pestle,
for no matter how difficult the challenges of life may be, pounding and grinding on her,
the woman will still be strong and hold on.

3) Life - Lighted Candle

Life is like like a lighted candle, it must be preserved in order to survive.

4) Pain - Ice Cream

Pain can be described as eating an ice cream; each passing bite is as though a strike of
lightning to the brain.

Juxtapositions - Exercise

We did an exercise on juxtapositions, which is the act of placing two variables beside each other and their contrast or similarity are shown through comparison.
The Notes above all credited by ''Dominic Bay'' I do not owned this right to take what it's others

Our lecturer first gave us a list as shown above and asked us to pick 3 pairs of numbers, one number from each side,
and these are the numbers that I've chosen.


Then, the numbers that I've chosen are replaced with those words above, which is in fact are from the list earlier.


Next, he asked us to create three sentences based on the words I've chosen as shown above.

After that, he asked us to create an image based on the words. In this case, an 'ice spider'.

Or 'duck rain'.

Or even 'leave head'.

Later, he asked us to create an image of the sentences we've created earlier. For example, 'the ice was so cold that it freezed the spider'.

'The duck sang so badly that it began to rain.'

'When I leave the house, I banged my head.'

Week 5 lesson

=====Mind mapping====
Mind mapping introduced by Tony Buzan is great tool idea generation and brainstorming. A creative mind map is able to stimulate and create interest to the individual.We can use mind map to explore and develop ideas for a specific problem, use it to think, take notes during discussions and summarize books and papers. We can quickly identify, prove and understand the structure of a subject. Mind maps encourage creative problem solving, summarizing information, and thinking through complex or difficult problems.

Besides that, brainstorm in projects helps to create a mind map. This is because we can exchange ideas and manage tasks during brainstorming. Brainstorming is a process for developing creative ways to problems and difficulties. It works by focusing on a problem, then coming up with solutions and by pushing the ideas. It is an extremely effective method because the brainstormers can come out with a lot of new ideas in a session.

In a conclusion, mind mapping is very effective in taking notes. Mind maps show facts and structure of a subject. Mind maps help us to come out with ideas and solve problems.

Sources from:
Mindtools.com, Mindmeister.com, Creatingminds.org, Skagitwatershed.org and Google.com

 

LOGICAL MIND MAP TECHNIQUE and ASSOCIATED MIND MAP TECHNIQUE

Logical Mind Map is directly connected to stereotypes. The Logical mind map comprises of solely stereotype words. Which means that every word or image that is put within the mind map is directly related to the central subject through its links.


Associated Mind Map is using an associated mind map we are able to generate random words and also show the links between words that seemingly have no connection.

the main difference is when we use the Logical mindmap, we use word that are connected stereotypically with the topic, meanwhile we use a more random words for the associated mindmap. 

Mortar & Pestle

 -GAME : Use Pestle as a pin, mortar as a bowling ball

 -Noise : Use mortar as a bell and drum, pestle as a stick

-Satay : Use pestle as a stick , mortar as a fire stand









Week 4 LESSON

Bill Gates is one of the most influential people in the world. He is cofounder of one of the most recognized brands in the computer industry with nearly every desk top computer using at least one software program from Microsoft. According to the Forbes magazine, Bill Gates is the richest man in the world and has held the number one position for many years.

Gates was born and grew up in Seattle, Washington USA. His father, William H. Gates II was a Seattle attorney and his mother, Mary Maxwell Gates was a school teacher and chairperson of the United Way charity. Gates and his two sisters had a comfortable upbringing, with Gates being able to attend the exclusive secondary "Lakeside School".

Bill Gates started studying at Harvard University in 1973 where he spent time with Paul Allen. Gates and Allen worked on a version of the programming language BASIC, that was the basis for the MITS Altair (the first microcomputer available). He did not go on to graduate from Harvard University as he left in his junior year to start what was to become the largest computer software company in the world; Microsoft Corporation.

Bill Gates and the Microsoft Corporation
"To enable people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential." Microsoft Mission Statement
After dropping out of Harvard Bill Gates and his partner Paul Allen set about revolutionizing the computer industry. Gates believed there should be a computer on every office desk and in every home.

In 1975 the company Micro-soft was formed, which was an abbreviation of microcomputer software. It soon became simply "Microsoft"® and went on to completely change the way people use computers.

Microsoft helped to make the computer easier to use with its developed and purchased software, and made it a commercial success. The success of Microsoft began with the MS-DOS computer operating system that Gates licensed to IBM. Gates also set about protecting the royalties that he could acquire from computer software by aggressively fighting against all forms of software piracy, effectively creating the retail software market that now exists today. This move was quite controversial at the time as it was the freedom of sharing that produced much innovation and advances in the newly forming software industry. But it was this stand against software piracy, that was to be central in the great commercial success that Microsoft went on to achieve.

Bill Gates retired as Microsoft CEO in 2008.

Bill Gates Criticism
With his great success in the computer software industry also came many criticisms. With his ambitious and aggressive business philosophy, Gates or his Microsoft lawyers have been in and out of courtrooms fighting legal battles almost since Microsoft began.

The Microsoft monopoly sets about completely dominating every market it enters through either acquisition, aggressive business tactics or a combination of them. Many of the largest technology companies have fought legally against the actions of Microsoft, including Apple Computer, Netscape, Opera, WordPerfect, and sun Microsystems.

Bill Gates Net Worth
With an estimated wealth of $53 billion in 2006, Bill Gates is the richest man in the world and he should be starting to get used to the number spot as he has been there from the mid-ninties up until now. The famous investor Warren Buffett is gaining on Gates though with an estimated $46 billion in 2006.

Microsoft hasn't just made Bill Gates very wealthy though. According to the Forbes business magazine in 2004 Paul Allen, Microsoft cofounder was the 5th richest man in the world with an estimated $21 billion. While Bill Gates' long time friend and Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer was the 19th richest man in the world at $12.4 billion.

See more information the Bill Gates Net Worth page.

Bill Gates Philanthropy
Being the richest man in the world has also enabled Gates to create one of the world's largest charitable foundations. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has an endowment of more than $28 billion, with donations totaling more than $1 billion every year. The foundation was formed in 2000 after merging the "Gates Learning Foundation" and "William H. Gates Foundation". Their aim is to "bring innovations in health and learning to the global community".

Bill Gates continues to play a very active role in the workings of the Microsoft Company, but has handed the position of CEO over to Steve Ballmer. Gates now holds the positions of "Chairman" and "Chief Software Architect". He has started that he plans to take on fewer responsibilities at Microsoft and will eventually devote all his time to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

In 2006, the second richest man in the world, Warren Buffett pledged to give much of his vast fortune to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Bill Gates Receives a KBE
In March 2005 William H. Gates received an "honorary" knighthood from the queen of England. Gates was bestowed with the KBE Order (Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for his services in reducing poverty and improving health in the developing countries of the world.
After the privately held ceremony in Buckingham Palace with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Gates commented on the recognition..
"I am humbled and delighted. I am particularly pleased that this honor helps recognize the real heroes our foundation (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) supports to improve health in poor countries. Their incredible work is helping ensure that one day all people, no matter where they are born, will have the same opportunity for a healthy life, and I'm grateful to share this honor with them."

The KBE Order of the British Empire is the second highest Order given out, but it is only an honorary knighthood as only citizens that are British or a part of the Commonwealth receive the full Order. This means that Gates does not become Sir Bill Gates.

Bill Gates lives near Lake Washington with his wife Melinda French Gates and their three children. Interests of Gates include reading, golf and playing bridge.


Credited by :http://www.woopidoo.com/biography/bill-gates.htm

Week 3 Class

Greetings all, its week 3 for this sem2, we had learnt lots of stuff in the class. Such as :

-To develop student's ability to identify an issue or topic and form that carry out approriate  research  analysis and idea synthesis that will result in a unique personal statement .

-Invention : It is something which doesn't  exist , you create  something new.
-Innovation : It is something which already exist , and you made it a better of it.

Greetings lecturer, we come in peace,passionate,creatively to attend ur class, I hope in this class which i attended can help me to improve my creativity to go *WILD*, well today is my second week of creative studies. i wish i can expect more from lecturer =)