Task 1 – Part 1

What do you want to achieve over the final 10 weeks on the

Foundation Programme?
Please respond to the questions below as a starting point. This
document is a Prop/Prompt for you and your developed answers
should be copied across to the appropriate position on your
Weebly site.

Question 1
Reflect on your work you've created so far and consider on how your use of materials,
tools, techniques and processes reflect the broader ideas and message that you are interested to
convey. What materials, tools, techniques and processes have you used and how can you employ a
broader range of materials and techniques to explore your theme in Module 3? 

Throughout my work so far I have used materials such as pencils, pens, plasticine, mod
roc, wire and paint to create work that has free flowing lines with a light-hearted and
almost messy quality to them. In almost all of my work I have tried to convey a fun theme
with the intention to bring joy or just a rest from day to day life to the audience.
I have also used software such as premiere pro, illustrator, indesign and photoshop as well
as techniques such as Claymation, 2d animation and lino printing. So far I have kept each
task quite separate, using the software for the film module and the more physical processes
for the object module. Continuing forward I want to use these techniques together, such as
making a physical piece of work and then using software to improve it/edit the work. This
will also get me trying new techniques on the software and will help me to learn more
advanced skills.
I am also going to be trying to develop skills that I have previously avoided such as
drawing, I’ve always struggled with this but it is going to be a large focus of this next
project.

Question 2
Reflect upon the audience and method of dissemination for your work. What does it communicate
and who is it communicating to? What does it offer to the viewer/customer/client and their
lifestyle? Where will the work be situated? How can you market your work?  

I want to communicate a sense of belonging to the general public. I want anyone that sees
my work to feel that I have created a space in which I am truly myself but I want to reflect
that it is a possibility for everyone. That everyone can create a space for themselves.

Question 3
We make, design and produce work to be shared, and to elicit a reaction or provoke a response.
What response would you like to provoke in your Audience/Client/Viewer/User? Are you the kind of
designer/artist/producer who aims to disrupt - to entertain or to question? Is your work ironic,
playful, educational or political? Use this space to think about the response of your target audience
on viewing your work - how do you want them to react? What is an ideal response? 

When I think about how I would like my work to be received I have two moods that I like
to evoke, the first being playful and fun with the other being disturbing and distorted. For
this project I want my work to be in a way educational but also to produce questions in
people. I want people to look at my design and know exactly who I am but also to have
questions about why and want to know more.

Task 1 – Part 1

What is your Project Concept?

Please outline the project themes - and the ideas that you wish to explore. Focus on the meaning
behind the work rather than processes, materials or skills. (There is a space for this information
further on in the document) This is a short module - so it is critical that you make a swift decision
and commit to an idea early. We know that this is hard - but push yourself hard here and work to
get to the making, design and production stage with confidence. 

For this project I want to create a piece of work that brings myself joy and happiness. My
previous projects have been focused on bringing joy and pleasure to the audience of my
work but I’ve realised that if I focus more on making something that pleases me then it will
most likely reflect in my work and bring a similar feeling to the audience. I also want to
explore the idea of having someone’s inner needs reflected within a space, in particular the
need for comfort whilst upholding practicality.

Please give an overview of the project here.

What will your work look like? What technologies/tools/equipment/processes will you use?

I am going to create a painting that will be acrylic on canvas, I will also produce supporting
work for this using software such as Indesign to create a customer profile/client brief as
well as making floor plans to scale on autocad.

What skills will you need to develop in order to complete the work?
What will you need to learn? What existing strengths do you have that can help you to succeed?

I am going to have to practice my drawing skills a lot, researching different techniques and
how to draw in 3D to develop this as it is my weakest skill. I also want to learn how to use
different types of paint such as gouache and oil as I have never used these and want to
know if they would be more appropriate to use instead of acrylic. I have already produced
successful floor plans using autocad so this is something I am confident in doing. I have
 also completed a design from brief to final design before so I am familiar with the process
and know that to go about creating a design I need to complete things like a mood board
first.

What will you do to sustain your practice and to develop your motivation,
understanding and confidence?
This focus of this question is your research practice - what has already inspired, informed and
influenced you? How can you push yourself beyond your comfort zone here? 

I have been inspired by the wallpaper company affresch&affreschi who create entirely
hand made, sustainable wallpapers that are hand painted. I also have a book on drawing for
interior designers although I will also be watching videos of people drawing a range of
things from life drawing to interiors and objects. I am going to be outside my comfort zone
by creating a piece that relies on drawing.

Task 1 – Part 2

This is a short module - and scheduling your activity and planning out your production arc will
help to ensure that you keep the project on track, with time to make a quality artefact for the
exhibition. The best project concept in the world will not lead to a successful outcome without
good, pragmatic planning. Remember, gathering or "procuring" materials will take time - and
supplier availability and high costs will slow you down and impact on your ability to make work.
You must factor this into your schedule. A prohibitively high cost on a particular material or item
may prompt you to investigate a more easily sourced and cheaper alternative, which can
improve your carbon footprint - and improve the "sustainability" of the project. 

Resources, Services and Tools - What will I need and what steps
must be taken to ensure access and availability?
What do you think you will need to complete the project? How can you begin to negotiate access
and co-ordinate your making with availability? 

Resource - Service or Tool How do I access/acquire What additional understanding,

(Add to the list as you this? expenditure or skill do I need to
progress) exploit this resource well?

Acrylic paint I already have this at home

Canvas Can buy from the art shop
on campus
Paintbrushes I have paintbrushes/can buy
 more at the art shop
Paper/pens/drawing stuff I have this stuff at home

Sustainability
Use this page to identify aspects of your project relating to sustainability, unnecessary waste and
environmental concerns. What might you do to manage this and reduce your impact? If you can’t
manage it directly, could you take action to offset your carbon footprint? 

To reduce my waste I am going to use my sketchbooks to practice drawing my design over

and over until I am happy with it so that I do not waste a canvas or the paint by not being
prepared.

Task 1 – Part 2

Project Budget
Please list below any cost or expenditure associated with your project. The aim here is to identify
the actual cost  of the work you have made, rather than the projected cost of a proposed
outcome. You do not need to list those materials that are freely available in the studios
(paper/pencils/acrylic paint etc) but do include more specific materials such as fabric, resin,
superglue, neoprene etc. You can add to this list as you progress through the project. 

Item Purchased Supplier Cost

The Exhibition and planning for it is a key part of this module, and must be considered alongside your
own emerging project. What are you going to exhibit? How should it be presented? How have other
creatives presented similar work? Research is key to help you to identify formats, conventions and
approaches to sharing your outcome. 

My planned outcome is best described as...

(Think about how the work will be created rather than how it will be shared or exhibited)

Traditional 2D (Drawing, Painting, Collage using real Yes No Not sure

tools/surfaces/materials) (Maybe)
Digital 2D - (Images produced using digital tools such as
procreate/photoshop etc.

Photography (Traditional or digital)

3D Sculptural or Decorative object

3D Functional or Practical Object

Moving image piece - live action, Animation or Experimental hybrid.

Virtual piece  - (Augmented reality, 3D modelled object etc)

Performance Based Piece

Installation piece

Design, Client Brief or Pitch.

Design layout sheet or schematic.

In terms of Physical scale my anticipated outcome will be...

Small Scale – Smaller than a teapot – bigger than a breadbox.

Medium Scale – Bigger than a breadbox - smaller than a bicycle.
Large Scale – Bigger than a bicycle - Smaller than a garden shed.
A collection or Series
Unknown/undefinable
In terms of its digital footprint my anticipated outcome will be...

A “Showreel” Piece of moving image less than a minute long

A “Showreel” Piece of moving image between one minute and five minutes
long
A “Platform” virtual Piece requiring its own computer.
A Projected piece requiring a computer and projector
Other – Please specify

In the context of planning the end of year exhibition is your piece

best described as…

A 2D piece of work fixed to a flat wall.

A 3D piece of work suspended from a secure

point in the ceiling.

A large floor mounted 3D object

A small 3D object displayed on a table or plinth.

A moving image sequence which could be part

of a showreel.

A virtual tool or artefact accessed through a

computer, tablet or smart phone.

What will need to be in place in order for you to complete your final
piece and to achieve your ambition and aims?

I will need to be organised and have a clear plan that I stick to and
follow
Project Planning and Scheduling
You cannot pass this module without completing a schedule.  You must complete a realistic
project schedule in order to pass the module. An additional and more detailed day by day
schedule on your website will enhance your submission, but you must complete this one first. 

Project Plan (What will Project Resources Project Milestones (Targets

you work on this week?) (What will you need to that you will need to hit to
Prepare/Learn or stay on track.)
complete in order to
achieve each milestone)

Week 1 I will need to look at and Complete questions 1 and 3

w/c 20.3.23 read the project proposal
Module Launch form, particularly
questions 1 and 3.

Week 2 Research and Research

w/c 27.03.23 experimentation

Week 3 Break for academic skills Break for academic skills

w/c 03.04 deadline deadline
EASTER BREAK

Week 4 Research and Decide on project

w/c 10.4.23 experimentation
EASTER BREAK
Week 5 Project proposal task 1
w/c 17.4.23 completed.

Week 6
w/c 24.4.23
Review week:
Mandatory Pass/Fail

Week 7 Project proposal complete

w/c 01.5.23 Press pack started
Final project proposal Customer demographic
complete 5th May latest completed
Mood board

Week 8 Floor plans

w/c 08.5.23 5D visual
Exhibition press pack Sketching out design
padlets complete Products finalised

Week 9 Painting design on canvas

w/c 15.5.23

Week 10 Painting finished

w/c 22.5.23
Module Deadline

Week 11
w/c 29.5.23

Week 12
w/c 05.6.23

Install deadline:
7th June 2pm

Week 13
w/c 12.6.23
Exhibition open to public,
Students all take turns
invigilating
 Week 14
w/c 19.6.23
Pack down / all work
removed from studio

What are the Health and Safety risks associated with my

chosen pipeline or workflow?
You must pick at least three and go on to explain the steps that you will take to ensure your
own safety and that of the people around you while working on the project. Evidence that
you have researched how this is managed in the creative industries AND applied it to your
own situation will enhance your submission.

List of possible What is the risk in the context of my What steps can I take to manage
risks. project? the risk and reduce the hazard?
Slips, Trips and
Falls

Working at
height

Working with I am going to be cutting stuff up to Always cut away from me so that
Sharps create a mood board. I’m not pointing a blade towards
me. Dispose of blades safely in a
sharps bin. Use a cutting mat.
Using electrical
equipment

Working with
Toxic or
Harmful
materials

Working in the
dark
Working for I am using the computer to create lots I can take regular breaks from
long periods at of visuals such as a floor plan, a 3D looking at the screen and ensure
a computer visual and a perspective grid. that the screen I am looking at is at
head height so I am not hurting my
neck by looking up or down too
much. Always make sure that the
brightest light in the room isn’t the
screen to avoid eye strain.

Handling heavy
or unwieldy
items

Working
outdoors or in
public

Working with
Specialist tools
or equipment.