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1. My Arts Journey
When asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would
reply “A pop-star.”
Little did I know- my dream career would slightly change...
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2. Influences
The first time I connected
with music was with It’s so
quiet, by Bjork, I would
perform dances to the
“When someone can craft a song that cuts right
song for my family and through to the essence to what it is to be
attempt to sing the lyrics. alive, it’s a rare and beautiful thing to listen to.
This began my life long My favourite singers and song writers are the
connection to music and ones who have the courage to say the things
the arts. we’re all a little too scared to say. The ones who
somehow drag all our flaws out into the
light, and in doing so reveal their beauty”-
Missy Higgins.
3. Dance
Throughout my childhood I loved performing
on stage. From grades 1-4 I was involved
with ‘mime shows’ and loved every
minute of it. The excitement of being on
stage and presenting a dance or skit was
so addictive. As I grew up I found this to
be helpful in my physical development
and practicing of various skills.
Particularly for fine and gross motor
skills, dance and movement encourages
development and learning to occur in the
early years of school.
4. Growing up I was involved in various
dance programs which developed
my passion for music and the Arts. I
was in my first musical at the age of
8 and knew that I wanted to pursue
a creative career.
Dinham (2011) states that by combining
music and other art forms such as
dance, percussion or singing, it
enhances the storytelling element of
music.
5. Music
Music has always been a huge
part of my life. Being part of the
vocal program in high school
gave me the opportunity to
perform at most major school
events.
I gained knowledge of stage presence and the
importance of working with the
accompaniment. High school was the highlight
of my musical experience, but once I moved
on from it- it was different. My connection
with music changed.
6. Festivals and
Concerts
Music festivals became my
main musical adventure.
Singing along with the
performers and the
audience was a thrill. The
excitement and passion at
events such as these are a
reminder of how music
unites people and allows
them celebrate their love
for it.
7. My singing and performing was
reduced to lonesome car rides
with Triple J blaring and music
festivals and concerts.
My taste in music broadened
after high school, as I was
exposed to more variety.
Before I never would have
considered mainstream music
and radio stations, but as I
listened to it, the more it grew
on me.
8. As dance and electronic music were
introduced to me, I connected
with it in such a strong way. It
reminded me of the layering in
music and the influences of the
instruments, vocalists and digital
enhancements can have on the
emotions in the song.
9. My mother has had a huge
influence on my arts journey
as her knowledge and
experiences of the arts
allowed me to explore
various galleries, resources
and media. Her passion for
quirky and bold art as
inspired me greatly.
Fairy Tree- Melbourne
Botanical Gardens.
Street Art- Melbourne
Flinders Mall.
10. My exposure and experiences with
visual art changed dramatically
after I left home. Without my
mothers interest and passion
near, I have now found myself
needing to make my own path in
the arts...
11. The Arts will always be a
dominant part of my life
and I know that I will
always have it around
me in some way... http://themusic.com.au/news
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12. Pinterest, photography and blogs are
developing my interest in digital
art forms. Particularly for a
classroom this would benefit
students learning through art.
www.picturecorrect.com
Ohler (2011) identifies media literacy
to be more than a facility or
option, so students must
understand digital technology to
actively participate in the media
culture as viewers and creators.
13. As art forms develop and
change in time, their
presentation and use
become more versatile.
Phone or tablet
applications allow
drawing, editing and
creating to happen
almost anywhere.
14. I love having the power to
take photos and edit
lighting, zoom, merge to
give them a different
feeling.
15. I have grown up
through and with
Arts my entire life. I
have always loved
being either side of
the camera...
