A Self Reflection On
How I Approach A New Project

I try to approach new projects with an open mind. For the most recently assigned project for Contemporary Theory Class the first thing I did was set up a folder for the project with the pictures and documents available on the server. I read over all of the information then I begin to collect background knowledge on the topic. For this project I researed jazz. I listened to some jazz music to get a feel for the mood of the cd since I don't normally listen to that type of music. I looked at different album covers for other jazz bands and collected photos, pictures and notes of various kinds to inspire me. I then researched the meaning and history of the word prologue, the title of the album. Once my research was complete I began to brainstorm various ideas and draw out some rough sketches to refine my thoughts and to round down my decision. I considered the look of each of the previous album designs and the points that were discussed in class.