Tutorial Notes

So there was a bit of confusion with my tutorial, as my name didn't appear on the VLE for visual language. So I came along anyway and Christian was the first tutor I saw so I asked if I could join his group. The initial group tutorial was really interesting, I think the year group is really supportive of each other. It's really come a long way since last year, I think it seemed like there was a massive age gap between myself and many of the younger students. I imagine the first year of uni for most people of 18 or 19 is the first time away from home and it's party time. Now in the second year, most of us are just cracking on with it and the penny is dropping.

I'm rambling.

Anyways, We listened to each others ideas for the module and there were some very very interesting thoughts on collections, collectors and collecting.

So, my personal tutorial I spoke about my ideas for a project in more detail.

What I want my project to be about:

• Random Acts of Kindness
• DIY ethics and craft, like the Outspoken Showcase
• Feminism and Riot Grrrl - is it ever not?
• Subvertising
• Reconnecting with existing organisations

This is a very personal project for me. I think to get the most out of my project and to connect on a personal level I need to be completely honest. This honesty is not just with other people but also with myself. Denial is a powerful tool but it can't last forever, one day you'll crack. I think I've been running away from my problems and keeping so incredibly busy that I haven't noticed my unbelievable unhappiness. It is something that I've addressed and I'm dealing with it, medically. This project is more of a long term cure in my mind. It has been said that those that help others are the most happy.

Which works for me. I want to help people. I want to be happy.

I am feeling happier already.

Christian's feedback:

• Liz McQuiston - Graphic Agitation, From Suffragettes to She-Devils
• Visit the People's History Museum, Manchester.
• Test out ideas in college
• How? When? Why? What? Where?

I keep six honest serving-men
(They taught me all I knew);
Their names are What and Why and When
And How and Where and Who.

Rudyard Kipling in his "Just So Stories" (1902)