Oral Presentation

I am so glad that I was able to attend the oral presentations and watch my peers present their work. It was great in terms of learning. It provided the opportunity to become well informed on various subjects and it was a very special session. I like the way it rounds up the course in a really nice way and you are able to reflect on the journey of others, not just your own. It was also inspiring to learn about certain subjects that I was not already aware of. It is also a wonderful way of getting used to communicating the  points that you will be discussing with your professional market one day. I personally came across many issues that surprised me. For instance I was questioned on my research content by Adesola and I was then encouraged to ask myself some questions that really made me think closely about the context of my subject matter. I chose to gather direct research from various actors that had written articles about their personal experiences and ideas, I read a lot about African and Cultural studies that did impact my views but I chose to focus directly on the Literature that I used. As my inquiry looks at racial equality schemes my reading on the issues such as white privilege could of infact have been included certain literature that I did not directly quote from and speak more of their ideals. It wasn't until after the oral presentation that I realised I was still hesitant about speaking of certain ideals within my subject matter to people of which I thought may not be able to relate (eg my peers who were not black Actors). I was genuine and thorough my work but I had bared the emotions of the reader in mind so as to not make the reader feel uncomfotable when reading about the issues discussed. Although this was the case I managed to deliver a strong presentation. It was a little nerve wracking but I got through it and I now feel more confident in moving forward with my inquiry.

Got there in the end!!!

In completing this degree course I have been through a remarkable journey. It has been a long process due to many of lifes obstacles but I am happy to say that I have finally completed what I set out to do. Not only have I learned so much about my subject matter but it has been an incredible journey of self discovery. I feel incredibly empowered as an artist and an actress. I have identified my flaws and strengths and have left this course wanting to continue with my inquiry and get the help that I need to support me through this as an academic. I aim to one day create a short film interviewing Black actresses from varied backgrounds and focusing on ways to create more work for ourselves in the industry and take note of what actors of colour are doing in America to make a living out of the profession. It has been a long hard process completing this inquiry and the skills and tools that I’ve acquired have been invaluable. I now feel a responsibility to move forward in my inquiry and educate others, to make it easier for actors in my position and to raise awareness to influential people in the Industry.