Questions on writing in the digital age.

Questions - Writing in the Digital age.

1, What would you like to learn about "writing in the digital age" ?

I would like to learn what exactly is characterized under the heading - writing in the Digital age and also how it will benefit me in my field of expertise . I would like to learn about about the possibilities achievable through digital media both technically and creatively.

2.What do you already know about "writing in the digital age" ?

My knowledge is very limited at the moment as I am not completely sure of what falls into this category . I feel while I have been living in this digital age and fully accepted its function . I may have approached it with tunnel vision . While using it every day I may have not fully questioned the implications that may arise from its existence . Even from the first 2 chapters of "Writing Machines "I feel my eyes have been re- directed.

3.What are your strenghts /abilities/past experiences with the digital media industry?

Digital Photography would be my strenght as coming from a Fine Art background I tend to be drawn to the Visual image . I have a good eye for composition and form taken from my artistic education and experience as a practising artist . Most of my work stems from the traditional arts but now as digital possibilities arise I have become increasingly curious in collaborating the two mediums.

4.What are your strenghts /abilities/past experiences with creative writing?

I would nearly go as far as saying - none. Perhaps if I think about it in depth I would write about pieces of work that I would be interested in or maybe an idea for a Print . I am not sure how creative the words would be but it would be more about creating a piece rather than the writing itself being the end result . I would relate more to a visual diary rather than keeping a journal.

5.I would like to re-invent and re-vitalize ideas and concepts relating to my work personally and professionally. While I have spent many years teaching students I feel my own practise has suffered and my ideas have become a little static . I would like to achieve not only a high standard qualification, but I would like to gain new technical skills combined with the confidence to progress and evolve in my area of expertise.

6. My favorite song is Tom Waits -Martha . A beautiful love song about a old man who was calling his love that he had not spoken to for 40 years . It is a song about regret and nostalgia, lost love that is married beautifully with the soulful and passionate voice of Waits. Magical !

The Piece of writing is similar with the fear of sounding like a hopeless romantic - It is a poem from Leonard Cohen - "I thousand kisses deep" A piece of Poetry what can be sang or spoken.

The piece of work is a tough one to single out but I have always been drawn to the work of AntoniTapies , a Spanish expressionist who uses very unconventional materials and creates huge pieces that have a very strong presence .

My favorite taste would have to be ripe olives. They melt in your mouth and as they fall away from their inner seeds .They are very strong and vibrant in their taste and if accompanied along with a glass of wine the flavour even intensifies . They are a bit like Marmite you either love them or hate them .I always find that each one never taste exactly the same . Ive spent a lot of time in Italy and the taste always takes me back .

Smell - I adore the relaxing and calming smell of Lavender. I place the scent on my pillow and inhale deeply- instantly your body is consumed with endorphins of relaxation.

Texture- Since a very young age a can remember clearly walking on the footpaths on my route to school. Walking on the Autumn leaves that would have fallen fresh from the trees and collected or blown up against the kerb . If it was a dry day the crispness of the leaves made an even louder crunch on the soles of your shoes.

I would try to get the person to think about their experience of something they really enjoyed, something that was warm and safe , something that was familiar to them and then contrast it with something that was a thrilling , exciting , that made the hairs on the neck stand up with shivers .

7. By using different styles of fonts in a question- It could be seen to change the way the question is perceived . Some might be seen as more formal style fonts and promote a more reserved answer while others with a lighter more casual font might be perceived and answered in a more light hearted manner .