As I reflect on my experiences throughout this module, I am struck by the many ways in which I have grown both academically and professionally. Prior to this course, I had very little experience with character design, and I was unsure of whether or not I had the skills necessary to create compelling and interesting characters. However, as the course progressed, I found myself becoming more and more confident in my abilities, and I was able to develop a strong foundation in character design principles.
One of the most valuable aspects of this course for me was the opportunity to work on a group project. This allowed me to see firsthand how the various components of character design come together to create a cohesive and engaging world. Working with my team members was a great learning experience, and I feel that I have gained valuable skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving as a result.
In addition to my academic and professional growth, this course has also had a profound impact on my personal development. I have always been a bit of an introvert, and I found it difficult to put myself out there and share my ideas with others, my inherent shyness was further weighed down due to being behind in the course- this built up feelings of self-doubt and incapability. This was a difficult experience with me until I had a talk with Mike who reassured me that I was not the only one struggling with these feelings. However, as I worked on my group project and received feedback from my peers and instructors, I found myself becoming more confident and comfortable sharing my ideas. This has been a valuable lesson for me, and I know that it will serve me well in the future, both personally and professionally.
Overall, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to take this course. It has challenged me in ways that I never would have expected, and I feel that I have grown both personally and professionally as a result, as well as giving me a better understanding of the sector of which I wish to work in. I have realised that I will need to work on my time management skills and opening up whenever I struggle with a section of the course less I want to be playing catch up again. I am excited to continue building on the foundation that I have established in this course, and I am eager to see where my newfound skills and knowledge will take me in the future.