Wednesday 22nd January, the first lesson of Graphic Design Processes with new tutors Lydia and Anneke.
Lydia started the lesson off with the usual PDF Powerpoint slides to briefly introduce the term to us all, and who they are as tutors and artists.
We then began to deep dive into all the relevant information accessible to us, including term dates, submission dates, levels of research and work we should be aiming to produce week by week, accessible 'tutor times' with Amanda and student central for writing skills/digital skills etc.
Then finally, exploring ideas on how we should be taking advantage of this time to 'personalize our work and our direction' to ourselves - and the style of artwork we 'want' to produce this term - and create links with our FMP ideas/direction.
The lesson then swiftly moved towards our first creative task/short brief of The Future 100 by Wunderman Thompson.
We were all given the opportunity to download the file onto our computers, and have a brief read through all 100 'future' topics in the magazine type publication. I utilised this time by flicking through every-single frame, numbered topic and quickly noting down the number, theme title and page number.
After a few minutes passed, and everybody in the class had time to note down a few topics relevant to themselves, we were then separated into two halves/groups to have a small group discussion with a tutor about the topics we all chose and how they are relevant to us - artistic links - and discuss our initial ideas in more depth.
As referenced in the image above, some of the most important notes we discussed as a group and with my tutor Anneke, in reference to myself and my initial ideas and future 100 themes i spontaneously chose, being; 26 Legacy preservation pg 66 & 35 Analog renaissance pg 86.
The notes I gathered were extremely helpful, i must admit. It was really nice to have an outside perspective and new ideas on my initial direction, I think group discussions are extremely valuable for feedback like that. Notes I was able to quickly jot down throughout the crit itself, were;
- The idea of possible carrying out a questionnaire, to help gather some information/further insight into how other people feel about Architectural Preservation.
- How 'legacy preservation' links to the 'passing on skills' element of my initial FMP idea.
- The direct links towards the 'Huddersfield Blueprint', which also again, has really strong links to 're-generation'.
- Another idea was, to look at what is 'locally' historical or a 'legacy', focusing solely on Huddersfield's architecture - and researching to what makes Huddersfield 'special', for example the quality of our soil, sandstone, wool, textiles industry and soft water.
- Also, when looking at 'analogue renaissance', this links specifically to my 'traditional' elements and links of practice, and how digital/contemporary elements are challenging traditional/hands-on processes - linking again to, preservation and crafts like; stone masonry, stained glass etc.
- How I need to begin exploring ways to get people involved.
- And finally, do some research into how to actively seek 'ways' to preserve architectural sites and structures.
Image above, is a screenshot of 'frame one' - of the 'Future 100: 2020' document.
Below, is a JPEG of 'Week 1 - mini brief', denoting a short task to carry out before next week.
Below, is a scanned image of my a5 notebook, where I initially wrote down all my ideas and tasks.
I began to do some further research on my 'narrowed' chosen themes below; exploring organisations & artists - who also cover some elements and styles of these themes, to try find a link or some further background information which may support my practice in anyway.
Image below; A screenshot of the 'contents page', containing both chosen themes below.
No.26 Legacy Preservation, pg 66: -
Pg.67
My initial ideas for the Legacy Preservation, as an architectural illustrator - the direct links with this future 100 brief is self explanatory - as it stands for everything i currently base my practice on; which initially is exactly why i chose this number and wrote it down.
However, i did some preliminary research for this project idea, and I came across the 'Save Britains Heritage' website, and it is FULL of great information, research, links, organisation etc - a fantastic reference and platform to link with my practice and to be aware of - especially with my architectural narrative. link below;
Screen recording of the website/ preservation organisation platform: -
All with direct possible business links/ practice based partner ideas, etc.
No.35 Analog Renaissance, pg 86: -
Pg.87
Again, after the group discussion - this project no.35 similarly became very prominent also - due to its direct links to my project proposal for this year!
The ideas of; My preference to keep my practice on a more traditional path, in comparison to todays contemporary and digital artists. The 'Analog renascence' element of this future 100 project, are in support of all of these points while also linking with the idea of how - certain technologies eg. Vinyl/cassette/VHS etc. are all on a 'come back', as similarly to fashion - new generations in society continually enjoy to bring back elements of the past in juxtaposition against the fast moving future - especially in technology - almost as a 'trend'. However, in reference to my own practice - and my personal reasoning for referencing/linking with 'Analog Renaissance' - is not as a 'trend', but as a personal passion for traditional based arts and crafts, and the preservation of hands-on human skills.
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