Hi from Edinburgh!I had an amazing time last weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland. This is the view from the top of the Edinburgh Castle. It was beautiful weather, I totally lucked out. I met up with my friend Felicity, and stayed with her on Thursday night and we went to the lecture that our professor gave at Napier University in the city . The next day, I went to the Edinburgh College of Arts where Felicity teaches first year studio. Our professor gave his lecture to her studio, and after a cup of tea, they were all going off to the studio for crits and I got roped into it. It was terrifying! But so great!!! I was on a panel with Brian MacKay-Lyons, and I was so scared. I really enjoyed it, althought I didn't say much. It was really amazing being on the other side of academia - facinating really. I was so nervous, but as soon as I got going, I had a great time critting and really loved it. I would love to continue being a crit - and i never thought I would ever do that!
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Hi Laura,
Glad you made it there. I really enjoyed the three days I got to spend there. Did you get to spend very much time sight-seeing? Sounds like much of your weekend was wrapped up in academia :) For the uninformed, like me, please what was involved in the "Critt" Was that a critique on the presentation?
Its wonderful that you are able to enjoy your time there. Best wishes.
Ralph
Laura ( The crit)
Well done you performed , even though you were nervous. We are very proud of you.
Looks like a beautiful city..
Love,
Gma and Gpa.
Thanks for asking Ralph. Being so wrapped up in architecture, I tend to speak in 'archispeak' and forget that not everyone understands. So a 'crit' is usually just an informal presentation that the students give to us and then we them feedback about their project. This is the main way of getting critizim and praise on the projects all through school and even into professional practice.
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