Knowledge

Knowledge

It is a well known saying, knowledge is power.

Why is that the case? When one breaks down the benefits of possessing knowledge of whatever kind, it becomes clearer that knowledge gives you a better understanding of situation and response.

Knowledge can be considered the justified form of perception, based on investigation of fact. In simpler terms, knowledge is proven. Whatever knowledge you possess is the result of a combination of learning and experience. Learning is usually the study of what has been previously learnt and published by people before you, and they learnt from the knowledge passed on by people before them. Experience is what you gain from your own practice of utilizing what you have learnt.

Although this vast concept of knowledge seems irrelevant, when put into the context of a collaborative project such as the one we are undertaking, an understanding of knowledge makes it easier to present its importance.

Each of our tasks requires some form of skill to undertake. 3DSMax for example is not a basic program, and has hundreds of tools to understand. Possessing the knowledge, i.e. the “familiarity or conversance” with the program can make the task much easier. Experience in practicing what you have previously learnt in the program helps you understand which tools to use to model different parts of your building. Conversely without prior experience in the program, you will need to learn it to acquire the necessary knowledge to produce the building.

Whatever the program, and whatever the skill level one possesses, knowledge can always be acquired through learning, which is why this project is so effective in passing on knowledge. There are so many programs that are vital to this project, and especially with a new program to learn, it becomes clear that all of us in the group need to learn from our group members, peers and tutors, as well as share our experience with them, so that each of us comes out with more knowledge. Knowledge will give us the power to complete this task, and the relevant knowledge will help us overcome any hurdle in the future as well.