Field Trip 4th June

On the 4th of June I have have attended an event called Art for Grabs. it is held at PUBLIKA @MONT KIARA. This trip is being lead by our lecturers and tutor. The art booth are right at the front of the main gate. As I arrive, there are tons of people swarming the booth. Now I can see that Malaysians are supportive and artistic thou...

First of all, we are introduce to many local artist and their art work. This event is a great opportunity for the artist to showcase their talent which I think also give us a chance to be inspired in various ways. 

We can see many artist selling their work  and they are all handmade. We can find all types of hand craft and painting work. There are even comic artist that selling their comics. On of the comic artist is our lecturer Mr Anthony son. Some even selling hand made necklace and rings.

Handmade necklace, ear rings, bracelet

Many artist came up with their own ideas and create it with their own style which are very inspiring. I have bought a notebook which I think that it will be useful and it sold in an affordable price. We bought it from the booth called Unique Art 'n' Craft. This book design are also helping in raising the awareness of animal freedom.

Note book from Unique Art 'n' Craft to raise awareness.

First Talk - It isn't a Crime: Re-imagining Investigative Journalism

The first talk started at 2.30 pm and lasted for an hour. The main of the talk are investigate journalist R. Nadeswaran and Bernd Pickert a German journalist.

This talk make me realize that being an investigate journalist are actually tougher that it looks. They face the challenge from digging the truth from a tiny piece of evidence. Sometimes it might takes months of work to dig up a piece of evidence They take risk in every step they make but that is what that make them there today. R, Nadeswaran also share that he once almost get sued but he is ready to take any challenge and use his method to face it. Both of them also share some of the ways they investigate and R. Nadeswaran also said that social and interaction with new people are the best way to get resources. Both of them also said that it is important for journalist to write what readers want to read. When they were asked if there are any border line they would not cross while investigating a case. Bernd Pickert say that if the information is really important then they will go for it but it stills have to depend on the situation.

This talk has give me a new light to what investigate journalist are doing as previously I have no idea of what it is all about.  

Second Talk - Funning the News

The second talk started at 4pm and lasted almost and hour. The speaker for the talk are Harith Iskander and Lau Chak Onn. Both of them talk about how they make story and news more interesting by making joke about it. They share their experience and ways to attract viewers to read and watch their stuff.

Their talk are quite interesting as they share their stories. To be a comedian i think one has to be creative and follow the flow. Don't force it as it might be to hard for people to get it. Use examples or words that people watching or listening can relate to.

Like what Harith said, people nowadays can't take jokes compare to people in his generation especially involve races. But it also depends on who u say it to and how people be able to take it or not. Besides, they also said that if you want ta make a joke make sure to check the facts to prevent unnecessary conflict. 

 Lastly, they also give us some advice that not to hold back yourself from making a joke but also do not go overboard. Make sure there is a limit to everything you say.

What I like about the field trip.....

I am able to see many talented artist and their precious art craft. I'm able to see the effort being put in each item they made especially those wooden art. Besides, what really catch my eyes is that some artist dare to present their arts with message that are able to let others relate. Especially Fahmi Reza who selling T-shirt and badges with a very creative drawing on it. Furthermore, through this field trip I'm able to see the passion all the artist presented no matter it is for charity or self purpose. 

End with a SELFIE  !!!