#multidisciplinary degree

[anxietyfrappuccino]

my head hurts so much, little things keep going wrong, and, apparently, i can't apply for minors with the degree i chose

[curlyhairedintrovertsworld]

and now i'm hung up on the song i hate it here. double listen #3. it reminds me of my own mind and a poem i wrote a few years ago. also a short story i read and analyzed recently.

[meat-brick]

“Crying from the Ceiling to the Floor” (2023)

Sharpie, Alcohol Marker, Micron, Construction Paper Collage, Yarn.

[oneatlatime]

Sokka's Master

pleasebegoodpleasebegoodpleasebegoodpleasebegoodpleasebegood

Strange choice of master but we'll see where this goes.

The meteor shower animation is quite meditative. I wouldn't mind it as a screensaver.

How to describe something exceptional to your blind friend: "You've never not seen anything like this." It's amazing the quality put into even the tiniest of throwaway jokes.

Are meteor strikes flammable?

I love how whenever Sokka's disappointed he gets noodle arms. A surprisingly consistent characterisation.

Momo butt skate.

Iroh. The fuck?

ok. So he's playing a part for the guards. Why?

Pretty.

Funny to think about, but as a former WWE character, Toph's probably had more hero worship than the Avatar.

Lots to say about this! First, I stand corrected! i honestly thought that Sokka would be immune to this specific insecurity by virtue of him not being a bender. I was wrong! Second, I love how, as soon as Sokka expresses that he feels that he isn't as talented as the rest of them, the others respond by listing his actual, invaluable talents, without which the group would be completely at sea. They don't respond with "no you're perfect!" they respond with "no one can read a map like you can" and how he keeps their spirits up with jokes. They're not using false praise. They are using specific facts. I love that an episode that looks like it's going to deal with a character feeling down on themselves establishes from the get go that the character is invaluable, actually. So often, the 'low self esteem stock episode' puts the affirmation of the character's value at the end. Which means the viewer spends the whole episode being convinced that the character in question might actually be useless. Here, we're told from the start that the character is invaluable - the problem is that they do not perceive themselves to be so. Quite on the nose for a show that deals so much with identity.

OMIGOD IT GETS BETTER!!!!!!!!!!

Validating Katara sweeps in and a) validates his feelings, while b) clearly explaining that his self-perception is not in line with how the others see him, which c) doesn't invalidate a) !!!!

Katara has such emotional intelligence when she chooses to use it.

Nuanced intelligent discussion of the complexities of emotions and self-perception in a Sokka episode I am so happy I am blessed the gods are shining on me today I'm sitting here twirling my hair and swinging my feet and doodling hearts on the corner of my journal

SHOPPING!!!!!

btw that's the same face he makes when he says SUKI!!!

"Reinvigorate my battling" this boy. just. this boy.

He lasted a lot longer than I would have with nun chucks.

Aang the Happy Meal toy.

Some say that Halberd is still spinning today.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I present: the 45 degree Sokka.

Some Foley artist had the time of their life with this weapons sequence.

Why thank you for that exposition, Mr. Exposition. Now walk away and we'll never see you again.

Toph does NOT move ONCE this whole scene and it's ever so slightly freaking me out.

Toph tells you she learned from Badgermoles and no one wants to discuss this further?!? We're going to gloss over that?

So this episode has a training montage theme.

Sokka goes freestyle on those door knockers.

That's one hell of a castle. Must be dark in there though. Tiny windows.

Which explains the several hundred candles. This show. Set up with one hand; slam dunk with the other.

This guy's reciting Sokka's s1 introduction on Kyoshi Island.

Sokka: Actually. I am a dumb. The Master: Sold.

The face of someone who is definitely picking up what you're putting down.

It's been ages since I watched the episode, but is some of what the Master saying here about swords an echo of what Zuko says to the kid in Zuko Alone when he's decapitating sunflowers?

A Sokka-less Gaang. Depressing and they know it.

The way Katara's voice actor says "oh everyone's a critic" is gold.

Multidisciplinary education vs. kid who's never been within a mile of the box he's being told to think outside of. Fight!

Yikes that was a meaty hit. Does Sokka have a nose left?

They're wearing beehives on their heads.

Was Sokka always this short?

The greens in this episode are such a delight.

The way he says "I'm finished!" Sounds like "Am finished" and you can actually hear the smiley emoji he throws in.

He's good.

What do they FEED him?

Sokka's voice actor had a great time this episode. All the voice actors had a great time actually.

Sokka invents the La Z Boy

Katara inadvertently invents a fandom war by attempting a joke.

They're all so useless and it's wonderful.

That was all only one day? That's a lot of outfit changes for one day.

"You mess things up in a very special way." Compliment? Let's go with compliment.

Sokka is so very Sokka this episode.

A reason to live is coming!

*thundering herds of shippers in the distance*

That's clever. The inciting incident gets smelted. Haven't seen that before.

This whole Iroh gets buff montage has been completely dialogue free on Iroh's part. Crazy levels of inner peace, that he'd doesn't need to snark back at the guard.

Seriously. What are they FEEDING these children. Also how is that door that shiny.

Sokka really has it in for those door knockers.

Apropos of nothing, the clouds in this episode are all so yummy. All these soft slate colours and misty layers.

Meteoric iron is actually a thing, right?

Ok but aren't mold made swords crappy?

HI YUE

I love how they managed to made a crafting montage where the character who does the least work is the one who looks like he's working the hardest.

"I saw a heart as strong as my garden decor"

"No it certainly wasn't your skills. You had none."

Creativity, versatility, intelligence, meat, sarcasm.

You've known him like two days and you can already tell he's more worthy than any man you've ever trained? Sounds like you had poor taste in students.

"No. This is my fight. Alone." Bro you are going to DIE. The first time you held a sword was two days ago. You might need the avatar on this one.

Guard who never shuts up actually kind of has a point here. He's a dick about as usual, but it's entirely possible that the rank and file of the Fire Nation army view Iroh's actions as a betrayal. Does anyone remember in Star Wars movie number 7, or maybe 8, when that Trooper sees Finn after he's switched sides and yells "traitor!" and it's the best part of the movie? Yeah, like that.

This episode throws the concept of linear time out the window. In two days, Iroh gets swole and Sokka masters sword fighting.

Do you think Sokka's realised yet that this is his final exam?

Yummy yummy clouds.

One in a million pocket sand shot.

One in a million stick placement.

So this master is like a sword spirit or something. He can't be human. There's no way he could get the scabbard to fly on perfectly without seeing.

"Try Lee, There's a million Lees. There's a tea shop in Ba Sing Se that has a super cranky waiter called Lee."

This guy's just this side of committing treason and I love it.

I see this Master is a devotee of the 'Hakoda school of shoving outrageously over the top compliments into Sokka's thick skull in the hopes that 1% of them will stick.' I approve.

This last scene has gorgeous hills and skies but you'll have to take my word for it because I've hit the image limit.

Sokka's been inducted into the super secret boy band!!!

He saved space earth for Toph! He's so considerate! He's fuelling the ships!

Let's compromise and call it space dirt instead.

Final Thoughts

This episode every two minutes: Sokka, you are currently flawless and you're about to get better. Me: Yes. Yep. Yeah. Seconded. I concur.

I like it! It's great! It's 24 minutes of the writers and characters fangirling over Sokka! Of course I like it! It made me criminally overuse exclamation marks! What else can I say?

Hands down my favourite episode is Bato of the Water Tribe. For Sokka's story, this episode is Bato of the Water Tribe part 2. Of course I'm going to love it. This episode was lab grown specifically for me.

Now let's see if I can say something about this episode that isn't poorly disguised squealing.

I love how the characters respond to Sokka saying he's not special with an evidence-based refutation rather than blanket reassurance.

I love how shopping cheers up Sokka. I love how Katara knows that shopping will cheer him up. This must be something she's learned since the show started. I don't think there were malls in the South Pole. So Katara was paying attention when Sokka and Momo went through the bag saga.

I love how much the master is baffled yet impressed by Sokka. He seems almost charmed by this breath of fresh air. I think it's hilarious that, when Sokka first approaches him, he's expecting early season 1 Sokka. He'd better send Suki a thank you card.

I also really like "The way of the sword doesn't belong to any one nation." It seems obvious to us, but in a world where there are weaponisable skills that are quite literally inseparable from the nations their wielders inhabit, it's probably something no one in the Gaang has ever heard before.

Obviously the episode is a little rushed - half hour kid's show and all that - but it's still pretty crazy that you can apparently impart a solid basic knowledge of swordplay in two days.

Toph going all tsundere is funny, and makes Aang and Katara unapologetically desperate for Sokka's company twice as funny as it already is. Toph's like "whatever" and the other two spent the day making a welcome home banner.

I love how Sokka's happiness is always so loud and shameless. It makes it contagious.

This episode highlights what Sokka's actual strengths are, by instructing him in what he thinks his strengths are. If that makes sense? Sokka is brain, which he's finally starting to realise by attending brawn lessons.

He's also heart, and I'll die on that hill.

Iroh getting swole was honestly just a thing that happened. No comment really, except it was interesting to have a reminder from the guard that a character we perceive as the good guy is currently perceived as the bad guy by everyone but us. When the Fire Nation does inevitably get defeated, a whole nation is going to have to reset their worldview and that will not be an easy process.

More like this please!

[macgyvermedical]

What's the difference between a nurse and nurse practitioner?

They are two different "levels" in the nursing hierarchy.

Here's how that hierarchy works in the USA:

At the very beginning rung you have STNAs, or State Tested Nursing Assistants. STNAs have taken a class that lasts in the weeks-months range of time and received a certificate. They have then taken a test to prove that they understand the material. In a job context, STNAs do a lot of the direct patient care- they bathe and feed patients, take vitals, turn patients who cannot move for themselves, etc...

The next rung up is an LPN, or Licensed Practical Nurse. LPNs have gone to a nursing program lasting usually between 1 and 2 years, have received a diploma, and have taken a test called the NCLEX-PN. In a job context, LPNs can do everything an STNA can do, plus they can gather information about a patient's condition, pass medications (except some IV medications) and do many nursing interventions like wound care, placing IVs and catheters, etc... An LPN must work under the license of an RN.

The next rung up is an RN, or Registered Nurse. RNs have either an associates' degree (2-3 years) or a bachelor's degree (4 years) in nursing, which has allowed them to sit for a test called the NCLEX-RN. No matter which education route the nurse takes to get their RN the license is the same and they are allowed to do the same things in a clinical context. In a job context, an RN can do everything an LPN can do, but can give all medications (including IV) and are allowed to also make care decisions LPNs cannot. They also hold an independent license, meaning they can provide nursing level care without needing to be supervised by a higher license-holder.

The next maybe half rung up is a Certified Registered Nurse. These are nurses who have worked in a particular area of nursing (med-surg, psych, ICU, etc...) for a certain number of years and taken classes and a test to say they know a lot about that area of nursing. Now, unlike the nursing license itself, this certification is usually through a private organization instead of the state of practice. Certified Registered Nurses don't have any additional skills they can do, but they do act as a resource for other nurses and may get paid more depending on the organization they work for.

The next rung up is an APRN, or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. An APRN is a nurse who has a masters degree or higher in nursing, and who, again, has taken a test. Here is where things get complicated. Because 4 different licenses fall under APRN:

Nurse Practitioner (NP). An NP is an APRN who works under a physician's license in some states and hold independent licenses in others. They are able to do a lot of things that doctors can do, including diagnose, treat, and prescribe (what they are able to prescribe depends on the state they are in). NPs specialize in a specific patient population, and they can only work with the type of patient they have specialized in.

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). A CNS is an APRN who acts as a consulting nurse. Basically, they have gotten specific education in a specific area of nursing for a specific population, and they consult with the multidisciplinary team, generally at a hospital, about the nursing care for that type of patient. CNSs typically cannot prescribe medications, but may prescribe nursing interventions.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). A CRNA is an APRN who works as an extension of an anesthesiologist. They provide anesthesia during surgery and procedures.

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). A CNM is an APRN who delivers babies and helps mothers and children through the entire maternity and birth process. They may also do things like women's health exams, nutritional counseling, and the like.

[sunmontuewrites]

Anyone with a Masters degree in materials engineering (or potentially related field) background looking for a PhD scholarship in New Zealand? I'm about to post this on my work LinkedIn...

PhD scholarship – Large format 3D printing with biocomposites

Background: We have a fully-funded PhD scholarship as part of the MBIE Endeavour project “Āmiomio Aotearoa: A Circular Economy for the Wellbeing of New Zealand”. The project is a collaboration between universities, research institutes, industry, community groups and government ministries hosted by the School of Engineering at Waikato University. It aims to pave the way through materials science, engineering, energy, economics, kaupapa Māori, business, law and regulation, social science and public policy for a more sustainable New Zealand.

As a PhD student at the University of Waikato, you would be focused on advancing sustainable manufacturing practices through the development and application of biocomposites.

The successful candidate will explore the use of biopolymers, recycled thermoplastics, and natural fibres to formulate high-performance biocomposites suitable for large format 3D printing (furniture, small structures, interior design). The research will delve into multiple aspects of these materials, including their performance, printability, design optimisation, and life cycle assessment.

This interdisciplinary project provides a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of materials science, environmental sustainability, and advanced manufacturing technologies. We invite passionate and driven individuals to join our team and contribute to this transformative research endeavour.

Your ideal background:

MSc/ME in a related Science/Engineering discipline

experience with natural materials

familiar with CAD design and 3D printing is a plus

experience in life cycle assessment is a plus

a willingness to learn, up-skill and work in multidisciplinary group

a professional attitude, good writing and time management skills

resilience to take on the challenge of the research experience

Value: a stipend of NZ$30,000 per year, domestic tuition fees and insurance, and support for research materials.

Application documents required

CV including contact details for 2-3 referees (including at least one academic reference)

Academic transcript from previous study undertaken (and thesis if available/applicable)

A personal statement (max 1 page) describing your motivation, interests and background related to the research project

English language Certificate where English is not the first language (IELTS/TOEFL)

LINKEDIN for contact details of the guy and you can see he's got the scholarship listed as well.

[germanpostwarmodern]

Together with his brother Rudolf, Heinz Wäger counts among the major exponents of postwar architecture in the state of Vorarlberg, Austria. But in contrast to his brother, who was an autodidact, Heinz Wäger in 1963 obtained a degree from the legendary Hochschule für Gestaltung in Ulm. The school’s multidisciplinary approach had a lasting impact on Wäger’s oeuvre since he didn’t limit himself to architecture alone but also designed furniture, sculpted and painted in his pastime. Beyond this multidisciplinary thinking the HfG instilled an analytical approach to every project as well as an international orientation in Wäger that especially shows in his architecture and design: with the house for his parents, realized between 1960 and 1962 in collaboration with his brothers Rudolf and Siegfried, Wäger introduced a simple elegance reminiscent of the Case Study Houses in Vorarlberg. At the same time he also designed a number of industrial buildings characterized by great formal consistency paired with highest functional standards. In 1971 Heinz Wäger once again teamed up with his brothers in the planning company „Coparts“: oriented on the HfG Ulm the collective bundled architecture, visual communication and graphic design and consecutively realized a row-house estate, industrial buildings and the reorganization of the hospital in Hohenems. Unfortunately the collective failed due to human incompetences.

Based on Heinz Wäger's archive at Vorarlberg Museum a publication finally provides an overview of his multifaceted oeuvre: „Heinz Wäger - Einblick in 60 Jahre Gestaltung. Architektur, Design, Objekt“, published earlier this year by Verlag für Moderne Kunst, in a small but substantial and creatively designed volume brings together life and work of the architect. In a long interview Wäger reflects on his formative years at the HfG while architectural historian recounts the development of his architecture and situates it within Vorarlberg and the international context. Together with the comprehensive reproduction of Wäger’s key works the small book provides a substantial overview of the career of a pivotal protagonist of Austrian postwar architecture. Highly recommended!

[fitzrove]

Lol the Finnish public sector and university system are getting destroyed rn and I was already feeling unwell mentally but I feel more unwell now ajjdkdkfl

Going into more depth for universities and in their case it's:

Making the previously pretty robust student welfare system shit (= people won't have enough money to live on because the living expenses support is cut so drastically, there will be more pressure to work during your studies. But it's already hard to find suitable student jobs and because the cost of living is crazy, a lot of students struggle with poverty as is. Not to mention the strain of work PLUS school especially for people who are mentally ill etc...)

Reforming the entrance examination system. The Finnish university system was already wrecked one time in 2015, combining random ass subjects into Multidisciplinary Degree Programmes (tm) so you're forced to study a lot of stuff you're not even interested in and specialising is difficult. Like, it's an actual issue for applying to master's degrees abroad, like if someone was studying ie. sociology, they wouldn't have enough BA sociology studies to qualify for a master's degree abroad, because in Finland they also had to do such a huge variety of random ass other subjects. ANYWAY: the new entrance exams are making it EVEN WORSE. Now, for every "historical-cultural" subject there is one single nationwide entrance exam; same goes for political science/law/etc. So if you apply to study polsci you have to take the same exam as every law student in the country, which 1) makes it a poor measure of motivation for the actual specific subject you're going to study 2) filters out dedicated applicants with specific interests and favours random people who are good at studying and just want Some Kind Of Degree (also I'm suspecting that polsci departments will get filled with people who only applied to that as a backup for law). Also, the exams will have a huge emphasis on multiple choice questions and machines will correct them, essay writing skills or critical thinking are not really evaluated. Like I feel like this is actually going to have an impact on Finnish science some years down the line, people won't have enough motivation to get a strong enough basis and skillset in their own subject to do good and relevant research later..........

Making it impossible to be enrolled in two degree programmes at the same time. In some ways it's fair (there are people who are using that system for ill) but in some ways is catastrophic - it will make it really hard and daunting for people to switch majors (in Finland you can't switch within the university in most cases, you have to reapply to the university as a whole with the entire incoming cohort - which in Finland is not just recent high school graduates, getting into some programmes is so hard there that many people try 2-5 times, building up a huge applicant pool). So there's more pressure to know at 19 what you want to do for the rest of your life (especially given the huge emphasis put on the first-timer quota)

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[archaeologyfjones]

Does exploration of ship wrecks count as archaeology, or is that a different field? Who’s responsible for pulling up artifacts from those?

"Yer in luck! Indeed there is an entire subset of archaeology known as maritime or marine archaeology. Think of it as normal archaeology - or the study of human occupation through physical remains - but in relation to the sea, lakes, rivers, an' much more. A maritime archaeologist might find themself workin' on anything from shipwrecks to submerged structures and all sorts of sites in between. They're often called to survey off-shore oil rigs alongside geologists who specialize in marine or petroleum. We would consider this part of CRM, or Cultural Resource Management, which makes up most of archaeology.

"And just like other archaeological pursuits, it is a multidisciplinary field. We work with other specialized folks, whether they're fellow archaeologists or their degrees lie outside the greater anthropology umbrella. Oftentimes our own degrees don't even match what we're up to! I know a guy whose Master's is in human evolution, meanwhile, he's a major player at a historical site. We find n' take whatever we can in terms of work!"

[mad-mind]

— William, a 25-year-old, inherited considerable wealth and property following the passing of his parents. Seeking a fresh start away from the shadows of his familial legacy, he relocated to Seattle, where he now pursues a Biology degree at Seattle University. His academic journey follows a prior Master's in Psychology, reflecting his multidisciplinary interests and intellectual curiosity.

— Outside of his studies, William finds solace and inspiration in the simple pleasures of life. Whether immersed in the pages of a captivating book, exploring the halls of museums, or indulging in the ambiance of local cafes, he cherishes moments of leisure and reflection. Long walks through the city streets or along scenic paths offer him both physical exercise and mental rejuvenation.

[careermantradotorg]

Tata Institute of Social Sciences: A Hub for Social Change and Academic Excellence

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is one of India's most renowned institutions dedicated to higher education and research in social sciences. Established in 1936, TISS has evolved into a premier academic institution offering programs in a wide array of disciplines like social work, public policy, health, and education. Its legacy of contributing to social development and policy-making has earned it a reputation as a critical player in shaping India's social landscape.

Historical Background

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences was founded as the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work. It was Asia's first school of social work, highlighting the foresight of its founders, who envisioned the need for well-trained social workers to address the pressing social issues of that time. Over the years, it grew into a multidisciplinary university, officially recognized as a Deemed University in 1964.

Mission and Vision

TISS’s mission is to create a humane and just society through education, research, and outreach. It aims to develop professionals who can address complex social, political, and economic issues with innovative solutions. The institute’s programs are designed to focus on human rights, social justice, and sustainable development.

Academic Programs and Courses

TISS offers a wide range of programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Some of the key areas of study include:

Social Work: TISS is well-known for its Master’s program in Social Work (MSW), which prepares students to engage in community-based development work, social welfare, and advocacy.

Public Health: The institute offers programs that focus on health policy, health systems, and public health administration.

Human Resource Management: TISS is a sought-after institute for its postgraduate program in Human Resource Management and Labor Relations, recognized as one of the best in India.

Development Studies: This program addresses issues related to development policy, rural development, and urban studies, offering critical perspectives on national and global socio-economic challenges.

Education: The institute also has a strong presence in the education sector, providing degrees in education and teacher training programs aimed at transforming India's educational landscape.

Research and Impact

Research is one of the cornerstones of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. The institute conducts cutting-edge research in areas like gender studies, poverty alleviation, mental health, disaster management, and governance. Its findings often influence national policies and contribute to positive social change.

TISS collaborates with government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international institutions to implement its research on the ground. The research centers at TISS include:

Centre for Social and Organizational Leadership (C SOL)

Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies (CSSEIP)

Centre for Human Rights

Each center focuses on a specialized area of social research, enabling TISS to contribute to a wide range of social and developmental issues.

Campuses and Facilities

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences has several campuses across India, with the main campus located in Mumbai. Other campuses are in Tuljapur (Maharashtra), Hyderabad (Telangana), and Guwahati (Assam). Each campus offers unique academic programs tailored to the socio-economic context of the region. The Mumbai campus, in particular, is known for its vibrant student life, state-of-the-art research facilities, and commitment to community engagement.

Admissions and Eligibility

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences conducts its own entrance exam known as TISS-NET for admission into various postgraduate programs. The eligibility criteria vary based on the program, but a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution is a minimum requirement. TISS-NET tests candidates on general awareness, English proficiency, and logical reasoning.

Notable Alumni and Contributions

TISS alumni have made significant contributions to various sectors, including public policy, social work, academia, and the corporate world. Many TISS graduates are working in leadership roles in NGOs, government bodies, international organizations, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

Conclusion

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences stands at the forefront of social science education and research in India. Its commitment to social justice, equity, and sustainable development makes it a unique institution. Through its academic programs, research initiatives, and community outreach, TISS continues to play a crucial role in addressing the most pressing social challenges of our time.

[lesb0]

In the context of the papyri now being looked at by thousands of people all from different fields and backgrounds. I think that a big weakness of academia, maybe even the biggest, are the boundaries between the different fields and the lack of cooperation. I study history and my mom is specialised in a sub field of archaeology, and we really noticed that there is a big lack of communication and cooperation between these two fields, even though they are so close together and you would not immediately expect that. This is not unknown or not acknoledged by the academia here, but there is also not a lot of effort bridging it. I hope that in the future we will have more connections between different fields. Technology can make such a huge difference even in the humanities.

(I reread what I wrote and some sentences seem to not be entirely grammatically correct, English isn't my first language)

Hmm I think you're right as far as art history-archeology. There are some specialists who are both and combine the methodologies, except they have an arts degree instead of a science degree. the distinction and jealousy and stereotypes between the two disciplines are super weird and extremely pronounced. Or many of my classicist friends are also archeologists or art historians. I think that more areas of study should incite more multidisciplinary approaches

my issue is when people with 0 art history experience, like medical doctors act like an expert and publish medical art history papers on the sistine chapel with the claim that gods billowing fabrics were secretly a brain or lungs. those aren't even the most important panels according to the most widely accepted theory :/ that pisses me off

[dongiovannitriumphant]

like the fact that currently makes me want to rip my skin off is that i didnt fail, i in fact succeded way more than i ever thought i would at a masters, i found what i am extremely good at and applied myself violently, and now im being treated like this is something to just shrug at and give up because the danish system is too rigid to allow a multidisciplinary background so its your own fault for being so stupid as to do that degree. it makes me want to kms in front of the department of education jk jk jk

[mybeingthere]

Chu Chu 儲楚 (b 1975, China) is a multidisciplinary artist who is accomplished in ink and oil painting, calligraphy and  photography. 

She majored in oil painting at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, China, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in 2000. Subsequently, she attained a Master’s Degree in New Media at the academy in 2007 and a PhD in calligraphy (under the tutelage of acclaimed calligraphic master, Wang Dongling) in 2015.

Chu Chu seeks to incorporate the art form of Chinese ink painting into her photographic and calligraphic work. Her oeuvre is closely connected with nature and matter; both key elements that consistently underlies her choice of subject matters in most of her works. She is also deeply influenced by Chinese philosophies and classical texts. In both of her series titled Whisper of Trees and Magnolia Flower, she extracts certain portions from Chinese poems and books that describes the relationship between man and nature, subtly incorporating them into the background of her ethereal photographs of tree branches and flowers, evoking a sense of quietude and transience.

http://www.ipreciation.com/chu-chu-%E5%84%B2%E6%A5%9A.../...

[glitch-ii]

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[aeltri]

Oh, so you only managed to do student films and that somehow makes you an expert? Sounds like bitterness that you didn't make something better of yourself to me. Is that why you sit on the internet all day to tell lies and spread hate about strangers (and don't give me that BS about you and Benedict being "friends", it's bollocks and you know it)?

How do you suppose we know what we do, Becky? My degree was multidisciplinary, it included digital cinematography and we also studied film appreciation. Many of my classmates went on to work in the game industry while I was recruited by a linguistics professor on campus. That's how I ended up going into an unrelated field but I still do graphic design and more on a freelance basis.

PS: That was our textbook, I kept mine.