I really enjoyed this class. There are many moments that define a situation enough to make it memorable. But sometimes the most important things are what you learned. Those lessons stick with you. SO here are the 10 things I learned in class this year.
10. I learned that this class was very similar to my marketing and parental skills class. I took all three at the same time and found that each lesson helped me with another lesson I was learning in class.
9. I learned what Bricolage and counter-Bricolage are. Which is very interesting because I have become more amused with sculptures made from auto parts. Also I feel smart when I explain what those words mean.
8. I learned about Penang. It is a very interesting country and something I was not used to. What I have known of Malaysia is nothing compared to what I expected when I researched Penang.
7. I learned the difference between the lion dance and the dragon dance. To which I figured if it has a dragon head that was the name of the dance. The major difference is the number of performers. A lion dance only has two performers and a dragon dance has three or more.
6. I learned that Penang is more accurately a melting pot. Even more so then America. In Penang all religious holidays are celebrated equally. The country is rich in heritage and cultural identity.
5. I learned that I could live richly with my current paycheck and that movies for four people costs the same as if I just took myself to a movie with out popcorn.
4. I learned why the HRC's original blue symbol was used for the marriage equality. As well as, why it was made red and pink. The symbol is that of love and that with love we are all equal.
3. I learned that red dots aren't just dots, but that with a little imagination flowers, notifications, toys, and fire extinguishers can also be seen for more then they are.
2. I learned how to cook a traditional hawker food that is popular in Penang. I also found out what blood clams are in the process. My wife was not amused.
1. The final thing I learn was my teacher's name Professor Ravikumar. To which I spelled it correctly without looking it up and also reminds me of Harold and Kumar (all the movies...including Christmas).
I believe this was a informative class. In all fairness I realized how global design opens your mind not to local issues but that of the world. If I wanted to market something in Penang I would have to make multiple marketing campaigns of one product so that I could have as much influence as possible. I would be conscious and not use overtly sexual depictions of women or language. I have learned that it more to design then American influence and the sincerely goes for everything.
