Previously,
I have argued that my learning could be divided into two broad learning types.
In addition, I have also stated that, due to my aspirations for an academic
career, I should turn my attention to those CPD activities that offer an
accredited degree (certification, Master, PHD, etc). Thus, combining the above
two arguments (two learning types + the requirement for accredited knowledge) I
would propose two CPD areas, that could successfully fit into my future plans
for personal and/or professional development.
CPD Area 1
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CPD Area 2
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CPD
activities that will endorse my artistic
development and in addition will provide an accredited degree.
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CPD
activities that will endorse my technical
knowledge and in addition will provide an accredited degree.
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The
reasons for opting for those CPD activities that will promote my artistic
development are intrinsic and comply with my innate needs for creation and
artistic expression. I conceive those learning options, as unique opportunities
to communicate with other people, start understanding deeper how other humans
create, engage with new ideas and experiences, develop my aesthetic judgment
and creative thinking, overcome the daily routine of the professional practice
and do something alternative and innovative.
Although,
these activities don’t have a straightforward and measurable impact on my
professional context, nevertheless I’ll keep selecting them in the future,
since I deeply believe that they have an indirect but crucial impact both on my
personal and professional development (creativity, innovative thinking, psychological
well-being, etc).
The
reasons for opting for those CPD activities that will endorse my technical
knowledge are mostly extrinsic and comply with my needs for professional
and economical development and with the market requirements for high, technological
knowledge. I conceive these learning options, as opportunities to increase my
employability, to improve my brand name and portfolio, to stay updated to the
latest technological advances, to open up to new customers, services, employers,
etc.
Although,
these activities have a domesticating character and sometimes makes me feel
restricted and controlled by outside forces, however I’ll keep selecting them
in the future, since I perceive myself as a modern professional who works in a
competitive environment, offers high-quality services, and needs regular
training in several technical-economical subjects.
In
order to make more specific, what I have analyzed above, I have drawn a table,
presenting several CPD (Continuing Professional Development) activities that on
the one hand can be categorized under the areas of artistic development or
technical knowledge and on the other can provide the necessary accredited
qualification.
Artistic Expression
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CPD
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Qualification
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Expectations
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Graphic
arts
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Master
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To engage
with new media and advances in the area of graphic arts
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Art
history
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Master
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To obtain
deeper insight into the art world, human culture and creation.
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Art
education
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PhD
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To
investigate the learning processes in the area of arts and design.
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Technical Knowledge
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CPD
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Qualification
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Expectations
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Digital
drawing
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Certification
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To obtain
the latest technology skills in computer drawing
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e-marketing
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Certification
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To open up
to new customers and services using the internet.
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Sustainable
architecture
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Certification
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To learn
about the new area of sustainable and ecological design.
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Possible CPD activities that I might select in the future.
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Finally, and
in order to prevent a possible, wrong selection of a future CPD activity, I’ve
decided to draw an exploratory questionnaire that will help me decide whether a
learning activity will be suitable and beneficial for me (at the given time).
A Self-test before the selection
of a CPD activity (a small example)
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personal
life
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Do I have
available time?
……………………………………
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Personal
interests
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Do I find
the subject intriguing?
…………………………………………
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Personal/professional development
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Do I find
the subject useful?
……………………………………………………………….
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