The notes and posts below are ongoing work in progress and research for my Illustrated Research Project and my practice over the next year.
NOTES FROM SEMINAR – 16 MARCH
Learning outcomes:
| LO2. RESEARCH | Determine appropriate research methods and methodologies to develop, produce, inform and critically underpin your creative practice. |
There is considerable evidence that practical work has been developed through sustained self-initiated investigation and experimentation, including positive approaches to informing practice through other disciplines.Concepts and ideas are explored enthusiastically through primary and secondary research, especially academic resources. A good understanding of the themes and concerns around the chosen specialism is evidenced.
| LO7. PROFESSIONALISM | Produce work to a professional standard and model behaviours needed for success. |
There is a good understanding of the importance of professional standards, and there is evidence of sound knowledge of industry conventions.
Communication in written and/or other forms is sound, and may exhibit growing confidence in awareness of the creative industries. Discernment in the realisation of presentation strategies is sound and applied consistently.
Want to see our work in the proposal (made during this module) as well as other visual material e.g. photographer’s we are aspiring to or any other mediums to illustrate our thoughts and plans.
Look at case studies; Gemma Willis / Stevi McNeill / Andrew Brown
Maximum word count: 1500 words (not inc Bibliography) so needs to be concise.
Photographer has used brain scanning technology for a project to determine which manipulated version of their features triggered the most positive response in their brain: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/original-ideal#/
Good photog project to look at: https://www.lensculture.com/articles/dominika-gesicka-this-is-not-real-life
Impact Statement:
On the MA, within the ‘Illustrated Proposal’ assignment for PHO710: Positions and Practice and the ‘Final Major Project Proposal’ assignment for PHO750: Final Major Project, you are required to include an Impact Assessment Plan (IAP).
There is no prescribed format for this, or indicative word count. What you decide to include will depend upon the nature of your practice. You may wish to consider the following:
- Your project narrative: does your practice relate to factors that contribute to the climate and ecological emergency? Does your practice – the subject or the narrative content, or the themes and ideologies it promotes – support or challenge these factors?
- Resources and materials: what materials will your project require? Can materials be borrowed or hired rather than purchased? Are consumable materials reusable or at least recyclable?
- Transport and accommodation: does your project require travel? If so, how can the carbon emissions of this be reduced? Can travel associated with a project be reduced through collaboration?
- Suppliers and partners: what are the environmental credentials of the manufactures who supply your materials and resources? What are the environmental credentials of any companies or organisations you are collaborating with?
- Carbon Budget: if you plan to undertake significant travel to develop / complete your project, you are strongly advised to complete a carbon budget that outlines how you intend to mitigate for emissions associated with this.
Very good reference: https://www.placeness.com/topophilia-and-topophils/
Places we have the deepest connections to are somehow a reflection of who we are.
Yi Fu Tuan
The natural world holds emotions and memories. Topophilia is a photography project exploring the powerful sensations humans experience from our natural environments and inspired by the eponymous geography theory as defined by Yi-Fu Tuan. Through my photography, I capture this energy as light onto film. My photographs go beyond representational landscapes to capture the experiences left behind within the land.
Stephanie Dowda has looked at ‘Topophilia’ from a natural world perspective – interesting to see how she is trying to capture the emotions and energy onto film – something London Alt Photo group talked about with burying film and immersing film in water for the moonlight to expose it.
Interesting site with ideas for collaborations with film and possibilities for running a roll through the camera and then passing on to someone else to then double expose it – not knowing what the results may be: https://peoplevsplaces.tumblr.com/
Could be a good way to think about layering images from different locations or people.
Sophie Calle’s ‘Blind’ : ‘For the Blind series, Calle photographed people born without sight and asked them to describe “their image of beauty.’ (see Met Museum)
