I am just coming to terms with the fact that I am not designing for my SDP, I chose to design the set so that I could develop my skills and realise a project from the initial stages of design to the final show. I am pleased that I began the design process as I gained confidence in my ability to discuss my ideas to other members of the production team. What I am going to take from this experience is a belief that I can adapt to the many changes and complications of designing. I will continue to develop my design skills and in the future take on another live project that will hopefully be more successful. Even though this has been a failure I am statrting to see it as a real positive for my development as a designer, I will always give 100% but make sure that I am prepared for rejection and changes.

The Lucullus room that I was designing the set for has been cut from the show leaving my project abandoned. This has been difficult because I was already very involved with the designing process and now I have to start my SDP from scratch. I am very disappointed but I realise that these sorts of things happen alot in the industry and it has taught me to not get too emotionally involved in all my projects. I need to think of my work on a business level, this will help me to overcome let downs and rejection in my future career. The process of attending the production meetings has been a true insight into the real runnings of a show. I grew with confidence having to perform in meetings and communicate my ideas with the acting tutors. I have learnt alot from the whole experience and am hoping to continue my new SDP project with the same amount of flare and excitment.