School/Division |
Division of Communication & Creative Media |
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Programs |
Creative Media |
Class | 2025 |
Pronouns | He/Him/His |
Hometown | Burbank, CA |
Creative Writing
Introduction to Creative Writing
I was always interested in creative writing, and have been making short stories, prose, and poems since I was a kid. When I started at Champlain, I thought I wanted to pursue Game Design. However, as time went on, I realized that it wasn’t truly what I wanted to do and decided to change majors. With the Creative Media major, we learn how to collaborate with each other on modern topics that require multiple levels of understanding. Being able to express ourselves in different mediums is an important aspect of the major and Division of Information Technology & Sciences impact on the world. Through the lens of an artist, we have perspectives on subjects that wouldn’t normally be seen by people, and we strive to relay those perspectives through our work. The Creative Media teachers that I’ve had are passionate about what they do, making the classes very enjoyable. They bring the students together in ways that benefit us individually and as a whole. The curriculum here is a lot better than I had even expected, and I look forward to the classes I will be taking in the future.
The aspect of Champlain that surprised me the most was how much better small class sizes were for learning. I knew about the class size prior to attending, but I didn’t realize how much of a difference it would make in getting to know my classmates and the professors. I was used to classes being at least 25 people, and now that I have had classes with only 10 people, being in a class with fewer people is immensely more helpful.
After taking Creative Media classes, I have grown to be proud of my own iterative process. I learned more about it in the Spring semester, and now I have the chance to deepen my knowledge. My process has improved significantly since beginning at Champlain. My work now revolves around making drafts and alternate versions of the final product, which allows for more creative freedom. Being confronted with more complicated or broad prompts challenged me to think outside the box for a solution or a final product. I expect to be challenged even more before the semester ends, and I relish the challenge.
Being in a class with fewer people is immensely more helpful for me than a bigger class size.
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