Monday 27 April 2015


 

ART & DESIGN PROJECT PROPOSAL & REALISATION


University for the Creative Arts
School of Further Education
Epsom

UALAB Foundation Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies 2014/2015
Foundation

Centre Name
University for the Creative Arts, Epsom
Centre Number
10006427
Candidate Name
Madeleine Spencer
Candidate Signature

UALAB Reg. No:

Project Proposal Title
The revival of the repressed community.
Date
27.02.15
Pathway
Media, Photography


Project Proposal: Guidance for Candidates

  • In producing the Project Proposal, and in preparing for the Art & Design Project Proposal and Realisation, you should familiarise yourself with Unit 7 of the qualification.
  • In particular you should understand the Assessment and Grading Criteria, which will be used to determine standards of achievement.
  • Unit 7 requires that you produce a project proposal of about 500 words, excluding the project plan and bibliography. Project Proposals should not be so succinct that they do not address the requirements listed below nor should they be excessively long and unfocussed.


The Project Proposal must be word processed and presented under the headings listed below



Tutor Signature

Date



Section 1: A review of progress and achievement through parts 1 and 2 of the course

Studying a foundation in Art and Design at UCA Epsom has expanded my knowledge and skills not just within the art of photography but has also helped me test my skills in other art formats. It has opened my eyes to the larger scale of art forms and how they can be incorporated in my photography. To begin with I was unsure on what pathway I would choose, however, having studied Photography at A-level and often taking photos in my spare time, I felt that expanding and building upon the skills I already had was my reason to choose photography. I have learnt how to develop my own black and white film using the darkroom, make a pinhole camera, expand on my Photoshop knowledge and overall learn about the practice of photography.  

Section 2: Project concept

I am going to look at communities around London through the marketplace. I also want to look at the shifting dynamics of council housing projects through the years, and document the lives of the people living in these dwellings. My reason for this is that ‘the Other’ fascinates me; I find the lives of people that are different and alien to me intriguing. Therefore, I want to document their lives, especially those living around me. I will look into the concepts of Exoticism and Orientalism, as well as researching the communities that reside in London. I look to present my work as a series of images, in a storytelling manner, these images may include portraits of people from these different places as well as photographs of the buildings and architecture that surround the communities. I will be working on 35mm colour film as this allows me to think about the pictures composition and make sure I’m photographing something substantial and what truly reflects my concept. The images are also latent in comparison to digital; taking a good photograph on film takes time and skill as you want that one image to come out perfectly. I will be researching into other artists that have looked at this idea of ‘the Other’ as well as other documentary photographers, as well as documenting my ideas and plans for he project in a reflective diary.

Section 3: Evaluation

I will be continuously critically analysing my work as well as the work of other artists. I will do this through constantly asking my peers, family and friends for their opinions on my work and also ask their opinion on how I can improve anything. I will also regularly attend CRITS in which my classmates will critically evaluate my work and tell me what they think works best, therefore allowing me to progress through the project. I will reflect upon my project at the end by referencing the project aims and reflect upon the learning I have done.



 APPENDIX 1: Bibliography (Harvard Format):

Provides an opportunity to formally record the research sources that you have used. You should record your initial research sources for the project proposal.


·       10/01/2015, "A summary of countries of birth in London". Census Update (Office for National Statistics) 2011: page 1.

·       10/01/2015, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Other, Said, Edward W. Orientalism. 25th Anniversary Edition. New York: Pantheon Books, 1978. xviii. Print.

·       12/01/2015, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exoticism

·       12/01/2015,
http://www.academia.edu/4059944/IMAGES_OF_EXOTICISM_EARLY_INDIAN_PHOTOGRAPHY

·       12/01/2015, https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=7TpyBgAAQBAJ&pg=PA272&lpg=PA272&dq=exoticism+in+photography&source=bl&ots=9_p-D2pInG&sig=xcQMjKkCe4966vBRdRDB6jMINhU&hl=en&sa=X&ei=IIkvVZLbDsLcaMq8gNgL&ved=0CDEQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=exoticism%20in%20photography&f=false

·       12/01/2015, http://fashionorientalism.blogspot.co.uk/2009/05/exoticism-and-fashion-photography-essay_10.html

·       15/01/2015, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Malden,

·       http://www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/environment/parks/recreation_sites/beverley_park.htm

·       20/01/2015, GCSE History of Shepherd's Bush, West 12 Official Site

·       27/01/2015, http://www.danielstier.com/

·       27/01/2015, http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/daniel-stier-in-my-country-traditional-costumes

·       3/02/2015, Sinful Streets of London (map and guide book), published in 1983

·       7/02/2015, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Calle

·       7/02/2015, http://openfileblog.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/sophie-calle-paul-auster-gotham.html

·       8/02/2015, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norbiton

·       8/02/2015, "housing estate". Oxford English Dictionary (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. Note the example in a 1923 book by Francis Longstreth Thompson, Site planning in practice; an investigation of the principles of housing estate development

·       16/02/2015, Open University, http://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/history/heritage/roehampton-alton-east-alton-west-estates

·       Modern Architecture London, http://modernarchitecturelondon.com/pages/alton-east.php

·       16/02/2015, http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01rtkbd

·       8/03/2015, http://www.guidetofilmphotography.com/glossary-a.html

·       8/03/2015, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analog_photography


·       11/03/2015, http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01jt9zh

·       12/03/2015, http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/jul/25/the-secret-history-of-our-streets-tv-review

·       12/03/2015, http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/bbcs-the-secret-history-of-our-streets-reveals-a-fascinating-window-into-britains-past-9627276.html

·       12/03/2015, http://www.letmewatchthis.club/tvshows/tv/watch-2750241-The-Secret-History-of-Our-Streets

·       14/03/2015, Deptford High Street Market". National Market Traders Federation, "London's Best Markets - Time Out London"

·       15/03/2015, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deptford, Deptford, Old and New London: Volume 6 (1878), pp. 143-164

·       15/03/2015, Greenwich 2000 "Greenwich England: Deptford"

·       24/03/2015, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_markets_in_London

·       31/03/2015, "John Gay - Blackpool 1949"

·       31/03/2015, "John Gay's photographs of Blackpool at the Grundy Gallery". 24 Hour Museum.

·       31/03/2015, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturepicturegalleries/4388198/John-Gay-England-Observed-photographs-of-post-war-Britain.html




APPENDIX 2: Project action plan and timetable

Provides an opportunity to outline the sequence of actions necessary to progress the project over a period of weeks so that it may be brought to a successful conclusion within the agreed timeframe. It is important that you consider how you will balance ambition, time and realism in the organisation and realisation of the project.

Week 1
19/01/15

Research into ‘the other’ and different communities around London.

Week 2
20/01/15
Photoshoots in New Malden and Shepherds bush, continue research into these places.
Week 3
02/02/15
Artist research and work on the Toolkit. Photoshoot in Soho and research into the area.
Week 4
09/02/15
Photoshoot at the Cambridge estate in Kingston, research into the area and continued research into artists. Research into Council estates around London.


Week 5
16/02/15
Various photoshoots around London of Council estates and their architectural style.
Week 6
23/02/16
Research into Alton East Estate in Roehampton. Take photographs there.
Week 7
02/03/15
Research on Deptford in south east London. Take photographs there on the Olympus trip, start to include portraits of people as well as the architecture around the area.
Week 8
09/03/15
Look into the documentary ‘The secret history of our streets; Deptford High Street’. Continue research into Deptford. Re-watch the secret history of our streets and take printscreens. More artist research.
Week 9
16/03/15
Final shoot at Deptford, take pictures of the places featured in ‘The secret history of our streets’, also take more portraits of people on Zorki camera, try and ask people about their experience of living in Deptford.
Week 10
23/03/15
BEGIN SHOW BUILD

Easter Break
23/03/15
TWO WEEKS


Week 11
13/04/15



Continue Show build


Week 12
20/04/15

Final Submission of all PART 3 UNIT 7 Work

Hanging of work and final exhibition preparation. All students to be involved. ( you pathway tutors will inform you of the dates)
Studios will be deemed ‘out of bounds’ for Assessments Weeks ( you pathway tutors will inform you of the dates)

Private View Friday 5th June.
Your Exhibition will be open to the public from Monday 8th June – Friday 12th June


Work to be taken down Monday 15th June. We are unable to store work so any work left after that date will be disposed of.
Health & Safety Information

This information has been compiled for your Health & Safety and should be read  carefully.  It is intended to provide you with a reference device to enable you to carry out your projects safely.

Health and safety is not just about avoiding accidents. Neither is it solely about taking care of yourself. Awareness of Health and Safety means acting responsibly and in a professional manner. Essentially, it is about being aware of dangerous situations by possessing respect for your environment.

Everyday we use materials that may cause accidents or hazards, they can range from paper cuts,  to an accident in a workshop. The majority of these accidents are caused through an over familiarity when using equipment or materials.
The basic rules are:

• If you are unsure of a procedure or material test which you want to carry out for your project then consult a technician or lecturer.

Risk =   A source of danger ;a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune;

Hazard = Dangerous, perilous, uncertain.
“drinking alcohol is a health hazard’.

You Should make  a list of potential things that may have the potential to cause harm i.e. electricity, hazardous substances, work at height etc.

Here is a simple test you can carry out to assess a risk or hazard;

1. How severe is any injury or health effect likely to be?
Tick one box
Minor X
1
Moderate o
2
Major/Fatal o
3
2.  How is exposure to the hazard for you or someone else likely to be bad?
Tick one box
Unlikely X
1
Likely o
2
Very Likely o
3
3. Calculate the risk score by multiplying the 2 scores in Q1 & Q2

Low X
1-2

Medium o
3-4

High o
6-9

Risk category (including supervision) tick box:

 HIGH           Work must not be started without consultation with your Pathway tutors or Technicians. Direct supervision by one of your pathway  lecturers or technician must be arranged.

                    MEDIUM           Work must not be started without the advice and approval of those named above.


X LOW            Work may proceed because there are no significant risks and no special supervision is required.

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