In our session this week, Tanishka and Ippi could not attend class due to personal reasons, and Saquib was away sick. While the group was significantly smaller this week, much work was still done. Tanishka and Ippi researched the different demographics of the individuals that have been interviewed, while Gail and Lizete worked on getting Fardowsa up to date. The group was also able to finish the interviews that were left and get photos from all the interviewees for the website. Even though the group was working separately, we kept each other up to date with constant communication and transparency.
Something that we observed this week was the sense of trust and comradery that the group has formed. While Ippi was a little scared that the time spent apart so close to the project deadline would affect the group negatively, the group was able to step up and still plough ahead. Furthermore, the group accommodated each other and agreed to meet this coming Monday to prepare for the project showcase that will take place on December 8.
While we are in the final stretch of producing this project, we have learned many things throughout the process. Our biggest learning was participating in a group with Residents and UofT students, which also meant adjusting our timelines to all the team members. Sadly, we had to work around a member dealing with a personal emergency. We also had an opportunity to learn about the community within Regent Park and how big of a role it plays in everyone's day-to-day lives. Lastly, we learned about the immigration patterns within Regent Park and the personal narratives of the various members of the community.
We are all very grateful for the opportunity that taking part in this course has provided us with. Being able to learn while creating friendships that have impacted us all positively has been an experience that none of us have been able to have before this course. As we prepare for our final presentations, we would like to take time to thank the FOCUS Media Arts staff and Professor Mehta for creating this opportunity and facilitating our group throughout the year.
UrbanEyes: Ipshita, Tanishka, Gail, Lizete, Saquib, Fardowsa