January 2013 Unit X brief
X is a Door of Perception
''Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across
thousand of miles and all the years you have lived.'' Helen Keller
Question: Why is something SPECIAL ? contemplate how an
object can hold emotion or intrigue ? Muse on these questions when you handle
your object.
T. S. Eliot said; ''We shall not cease from exploration -
And the end of all our exploring - Will be to arrive where we started - And
know the place for the first time.''
Nb *It is important
that you print out your UNIT X book and BRING it in to MMU
‘X’ BRIEF
Using the Special Collections as your research starting point you are asked to consider an object (
artefact , a book , a design era, or group of objects ) within this collection
and develop your initial research around the history / place / origins of this
/ these objects.
The object will be a CATALYST
for opening new DOORS of Perception and investigation toward possible other
collections and archives etc . This can be very broad in its interpretation; it
is up to you to create the parameters.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR:
? also see Learning Outcomes ( LO )
What we are looking for is not only an exciting set of
visual outcomes but a strong body of research that illustrates the journey you
have undertaken throughout the duration of the project.
Solid diverse research, what is research ? ( see MM ) Sketchbook,
worksheets, diary Log/ journals of visits and meetings, material samples /
maquettes where necessary good resolution, focus in outcome, clear articulation
of ideas.
Consider how you can expand
the knowledge of an object ? Take the object out
of its 'collection' and put
it into context…where does it come from, who made it
and why? is it functional,
decorative or of a conceptual nature ? From these
initial enquiries consider
how you will begin to document it.
We want you
to make contact with other
museums or galleries to look behind
the scenes in other
collections, how do you go about making these
connections? Document your
findings visually and verbally in sketchbooks
and in your blog - keep a LOG
diary of events and meetings and visits
make it VISUAL and upload to
your blog
It is important that early on
in the project you make a choice re what you are
aiming towards re final
outcome (obviously this does not need to be physically
realized) as this will give
your project a structure to work within. Presentation
of the project outcomes in
the Spring should be in the form of a power point, this can be
backed up with samples where
appropriate.
Outcomes to consider: site
specific: you could look at the interior or exterior
the library, it could be a
wall piece, a floor piece, a window etched
space or
glass piece ? …if looking at
these potential areas back up your investigations
with appropriate research,
look at artists / designers who work in a site
specific manner.
For example: Susan Hiller, Christian Boltanksi, Rushton
Aust, Alice Kettle, Michael Brennand Wood, David
Hockney, Caroline Bartlett,
Elizabeth Ballet, Jeanette Sendler, Andrea Stokes, Linda Florence, ….there are
many more
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR: ?
Solid diverse research,
Sketchbook, worksheets, diary
Log/ journals of visits and meetings,
material samples / maquettes
where necessary
good resolution, focus in
outcome, clear articulation of ideas.
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External showcase of work
will be in the form of back up research outcomes
being visible in the library
showcases. (TBC)
Please refer to your unit
timetable overview for details on group sessions:
peer and staff led.
FINAL PRESENTATION WILL TAKE
PLACE ON*****
ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE
CONFIRMED NEARER THE TIME
FEEDBACK WILL TAKE PLACE ON
TUESDAY end of may / June
TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED
On completion of the unit
the student will have
demonstrated a level of
ability to:
Learning Outcomes are ;
LO1. Apply and reflect on
teamwork and leadership
skills
LO2. Recognise the broad
context of art and design
practice
LO3. Generate creative art
work in response to a
collaborative
interdisciplinary brief
LO4. Reflect and think
critically about art and
design
FINAL PRESENTATION WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY 22ND MAY
ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE CONFIRMED NEARER THE TIME
FEEDBACK WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY 29TH MAY & 5TH JUNE:
TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED
On completion of the unit
the student will have
demonstrated a level of
ability to:
Learning Outcomes are ;
LO1. Apply and reflect on
teamwork and leadership
skills
LO2. Recognise the broad
context of art and design
practice
LO3. Generate creative art
work in response to a
collaborative
interdisciplinary brief
LO4. Reflect and think
critically about art and
