The crit went okay on Friday. Unfortunately, my group was quite big and so we didn't get much time on each person.
I definitely feel that the previous crit was more successful and informative, whether or not this was down to the time element I am not so sure. The previous group provided me with much more critism and ideas, whereas I felt that this week I didn't get as much feedback.
One lady did come up with a couple of useful suggestions, which I have definitely taken on board.
I think that overall I have not connected with this project as much as the previous one and therefore feel quite negative about the outcome and the crit.
We have been given a mini xmas project which I am eager to put a lot of time into.
I am hoping to create my own work over Christmas as well, so that I keep my mind in the right frame and also create potential portfolio pieces?
Bring on the lassssst week before Christmassss!
Saturday 11 December 2010
Thursday 9 December 2010
Project 2- week 2.
Visited Bath and Bristol yesturday. Loved bath. Hated Bristol.
So the verdict is, I want to go to Bath Spa uni ifff possible.
I love the city- had never been before and was surprised at how genuinely beautiful it is. The university itself is fairly small, however has fantastic facilities. I like the idea of living a more laid back life as opposed to being in a large, built up city. The course at Bath Spa appeals to me as it allows students to pick a speciality, but does by no means constrain them to that single medium for the next three years. They encourage students to experiment throughout the degree.
Bristol looked shabby to me. Not the sort of place I want to live I don't think. In comparison to Bath, which is very close by, the aesthetics of Bristol are no where near as inviting.
And more importantly.. the uni is very odd. With the workshops 25 minutes away from the studio??
This week, I have worked from home a fair amount, as I have been using photoshop to contruct my ideas. I have struggled more with this topic than the previous one but it has not turned out to be a complete disaster!
I have been busy writing personal statements and looking at uni's, ontop of the fact it is only a 2 week project, I don't feel I have been able to put as much time into it as I perhaps should of.
Our crit is tomorrow, so will note down how that goes in my next post.
So the verdict is, I want to go to Bath Spa uni ifff possible.
I love the city- had never been before and was surprised at how genuinely beautiful it is. The university itself is fairly small, however has fantastic facilities. I like the idea of living a more laid back life as opposed to being in a large, built up city. The course at Bath Spa appeals to me as it allows students to pick a speciality, but does by no means constrain them to that single medium for the next three years. They encourage students to experiment throughout the degree.
Bristol looked shabby to me. Not the sort of place I want to live I don't think. In comparison to Bath, which is very close by, the aesthetics of Bristol are no where near as inviting.
And more importantly.. the uni is very odd. With the workshops 25 minutes away from the studio??
This week, I have worked from home a fair amount, as I have been using photoshop to contruct my ideas. I have struggled more with this topic than the previous one but it has not turned out to be a complete disaster!
I have been busy writing personal statements and looking at uni's, ontop of the fact it is only a 2 week project, I don't feel I have been able to put as much time into it as I perhaps should of.
Our crit is tomorrow, so will note down how that goes in my next post.
Wednesday 1 December 2010
Project 2.
This week has already gone horribly wrong. I think my brain has given up and is ready for Christmas, ultimately due to consuming more wine than usual and the snow preventing me from doing anything other than sleep.
Firstly, I will say that the last project went very well and I was happy with the end result.
I presented my clear acrylic sculptures in a black box, and lit using UV light. This mysterious set up seemed to intrigue people and I think I might even be able to go as far to say I created "relationalist art"??!?
This week, on the other hand, hasn't gone so smoothly. I am struggling with the breif and am frustrated as I feel so close to coming up with a really good idea.. but it just aint happeninggg.
I don't enjoy the two week projects as much, as I don't think that there is enough time to get stuck in. My previous project was much more carefully thought out as I had an increased amount of time to plan my ideas before executing them.
I have booked an open day at Bath uni next Wednesday.... praying the snow doesn't prevent me from going. Also that day, I am popping into Bristol UWE for a sneeky peek of their Fine Art dept. as I very cleverly missed the open day.
Tomorrow we are going on a School Trip to Bethnal Green. Might wear my stab vest.
Firstly, I will say that the last project went very well and I was happy with the end result.
I presented my clear acrylic sculptures in a black box, and lit using UV light. This mysterious set up seemed to intrigue people and I think I might even be able to go as far to say I created "relationalist art"??!?
This week, on the other hand, hasn't gone so smoothly. I am struggling with the breif and am frustrated as I feel so close to coming up with a really good idea.. but it just aint happeninggg.
I don't enjoy the two week projects as much, as I don't think that there is enough time to get stuck in. My previous project was much more carefully thought out as I had an increased amount of time to plan my ideas before executing them.
I have booked an open day at Bath uni next Wednesday.... praying the snow doesn't prevent me from going. Also that day, I am popping into Bristol UWE for a sneeky peek of their Fine Art dept. as I very cleverly missed the open day.
Tomorrow we are going on a School Trip to Bethnal Green. Might wear my stab vest.
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