Introduction to Kaitiakitanga

Today was the first class of the second term, and we all met in the Museum Building for our the 'Introduction to Kaitiakitanga'. We were introduced to the brief, in which we found out that we would be required to make a short video or series of videos which amount to 2 minutes in length. In parallel to the video, we would then make a website which would have the video embedded within. The site and video needed to be based upon a movement which encourages people to make a small change, which can overall have a big impact.

In class, we were told to get into pairs, and begin brainstorming, as we needed to have our final idea confirmed by the end of tomorrow's class. We came up with a whole range of possible ideas, and we were trying to think which one we would be able to turn into the vest video/website, as well as which one would be more likely to have a positive reaction from the viewers, and have them all follow suit in the 'small change, big impact movement'.

At the end of the class, we got sent to different lecture theatres to experience some 'shared moments' from former graduates or current Massey lecturers. It was quite interesting to see some existing projects, and it was crazy to find out that the "On The Fence" project has been being refined and developed for almost 14 years to reach the stage it's at today.

- Blake