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Nineteen - it’s been a minute

 Wow ok, 

So my last blog was in APRIL?! …. It’s September… and we’ve started our final module aka Research Proposal Time …. Let’s just digest that for a minute. 

I’m going to use this blog to recap and go over whats happened in my life since April - both in this course and in my professional practice, because if I have learned anything so far it’s that all must connect back to our progressional practice!! 

So I submitted my module two portfolio, received my mark; was happy but not happy enough, due to the fact that I strive for unrealistic perfection (working on that) and have no started module 3. 

In my professional practice since April I have performed music, been cast in two more immersive theatre shows (I’m now working three different shows each week), released my debut song (big big moment for my career!!), learned how to promote myself as a singer/songwriter! I have also started working back at my old drama school (bringing my weekly job total to 5 😂😂). So I’m sure anyone who reads this will wonder how I have time to finish my degree …. Me too ahahha. But I’ve never been one to backdown at a challenge, I think that’s why I’m a performer. 

Now how do these things connect to each-other and how can I incorporate my current prof practice into my upcoming study? Well the most obvious one for me is my expanding network; being back at the drama school that has inspired my research project means I have access to a large cohort of students and teachers who I can survey and interview, and they are coming directly from the source of my inquiry. Beyond this I have access to a whole host of performers from my immersive acting jobs who all come from different training backgrounds as well as nationalities and cultures. This is going to aid my project so much! 

I also want to incorporate my songwriting journey into my project by having my artefact be connected to this in some way. I’m not sure yet as I will edit my idea as my research unfolds but as of now I’m thinking something along the lines of an e.p or concept musical based around my findings 🤔 

Now I’ve written quite enough for now. I will be back with a more “school” based blog soon. To anyone reading this, I wish you the best in this final module - we’re all in this together 💪🏼💪🏼 

See ya, TD

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  1. Carys DickensOctober 5, 2023 at 2:19 AM

    Sounds amazing! That's great you can use your new exciing work oppurtunities to help with your research. Best of luck with it :)

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  2. Claire McManusOctober 8, 2023 at 8:25 AM

    Wow Tyla, you are going to be busy! But sounds like you are working in the best environments to aid your research so thats great! Best of luck :)

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