Introduction
This week, we got a brief introduction on how to organize our research proposal and which common mistakes we should avoid when writing our thesis.
Common Mistakes
- Being too wordy.
- Failing to cite relevant sources.
- Focusing on minor issues.
- Failing to make a strong argument.
- Grammar and spelling.
Defining a Topic
Even though I have not decided yet which topic I would like to explore, there are some questions that may help me find an answer:
- What environment of production do you wish to focus upon and why.
- What skills will you need to attain the standards required for vocational practice.
Since I would like to work as an 3D animator in a film or videogame studio, I would like to research a topic that can help me consolidate the knowledge on that area. The general topics that interest me are storytelling, semiotics in film and the gothic/horror genre, as the latter inspires me to develop my own personal artistic style.