As I begin the process of obtaining my Master's of Arts Degree in Interior Design, I find myself both excited and scared. I look forward to looking at my profession in new and innovative ways and to challenge my assumptions, beliefs and ideas as never before. Additionally, I wonder if I am up to the task. I believe I am.
In "Interior Design Theory and Criticism" my professor, Dr. Meldrena Chapin, is having us write about our thoughts, questions, realizations and observations regarding our readings, lectures and field trips in a blog format. Something very new to me. In titling this blog I spent a considerable amount of time trying to find something creative and relevant... I hope the connection is apparent.
Walter Benjamin, a philosopher-sociologist, literary critic and essayist noted in his writings on interiors that "to live is to leave traces". Interior Design borrows theories from many different disciplines such as politics, technology and economics. In order to explore the ideas of theory and criticism as they apply to the practice of Interior Design, we must look across these disciplines and uncover how their theories and findings have left their "traces" on the area of Interior Design .
So, the journey begins here!
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Hello Heather! I think that starting a new venture is almost always exciting and intimidating. But that's part of the joy of experiencing something new!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I can't wait to read more of your posts - I think you're off to a great start! See you in class!
All the best, Kristin