Week ending 6 March 2015 – External Perspectives

Studio Practice 2

Feelings

Reading Sunday Post Newspaper article about how a book helped a mum realise that she had dementia is raising awareness and gave statistic information.  The Studio Practice project will raise awareness of memory loss and get people to discuss the issue.  The discussion will open up the communication about memory loss.  By talking about it the fear of memory loss can be taken away. The positive aspect of discussions reflects the project focus on a celebratory response

“The total number of people, living with dementia in the UK is estimated to be more than 800,000 with 75% of those cared for by family and friends. 

There are 42,325 people under the age of 65 with early-onset dementia in the UK”

Source Sunday Post March1 2015 pages 16 & 17

Evaluation

Was it coincidence that this week had a Campus visit from Alzheimer Scotland?  This was an opportunity to obtain official literature and talk to the Alzheimer Scotland representative.  I was given contact details for community work. 

  www.alzscot.org

Studio Practice 2

 Development /Construction

3 dimensional folded A3 paper

Photocopied with abstract photographic imagery

Folded into 3 dimensional book

Central Placement of photographic imagery

Placement of QR coding for smart phone for audio sound story of photograph

 

Image transfer onto textiles

Muslin

Shade of muslin

Different shades of muslin

 Text of sound story layered with photographic transfer image on Organza

Written text possible solution for QR coding limited access

Different textiles =  Different image transfer results



Different textiles Different image tansfer

Image transfer onto Different organza colours 

 

Analysis

Preparation for the External Examiner gathering up the sketchbooks, research folder and getting into the Campus ready for their feedback.  

The visit from External Examiners have given another perspective to the project.  The alternative suggestions for further research and options for the project direction have given pause for thought.

 I was able to find helpful advice from college colleagues and will contact the College tutor to discuss the feedback. 

Business Card Update

A visit to the campus presented an opportunity to meet up with my course colleague David Johnston to discuss the business card progress.  The draft business cards ideas will be sent to my e-mail for selection and printing. 

 Conclusion

A period of reflection to give another perspective to the project.  A visit to a Creative Workshop diverted the mind with a bit of fun and relaxation. 

Creative Workshop Sponsored by Trendy Tribes supporting International Women’s Day. www.creativestirling.org/cultural-news/be-creative-workshops

Action Plan

Consider External Examiners alternative suggestions and filter my own thoughts on the project solutions.  

 Contextual Studies

Presentation Drop in session attended to discuss next week’s 20 slide final presentation.  I will need to tighten up the final draft slides and script for the timings of 20 seconds per slide.