Synopsis

Synopsis

We were all given the word ‘Cycle’ and I was inspired by this. I then explored the meaning of this and I looked into many different types of cycles such as the washing cycle, the menstrual cycle and daily routines as well as many others. I decided that I wanted to explore the daily routine of applying and taking off make-up. I then became inspired by different ways of recording this and I made my own video clips. After making this I realised that I did not have my own equipment or skill to produce a better version so I explored other ways of capturing my ideas such as photography, drawings, an installation or a catwalk. I then researched other make-up artists such as Yadim and other images from vogue and I analyzed them and the meaning of the image and how it was making me feel by looking at them. I became influenced by this and I searched the associated meanings of different colours and the idea of a mood ring. After gathering all this inspiration I decided that I wanted to explore and to create make-up that would portray certain meanings that could be used on a catwalk. I have designed these and I would love to show them if I ever got the chance to hire out a catwalk stage and fashion models.

Idea's+Concept and pages from the booklet

My meaning of an Idea

I think that an idea is a thought or a process that may or may not develop into something. An idea is sometimes inspired by something that already exists or could be something completely made up that nobody has ever thought of before.

 

My meaning of a concept

A concept is the meaning behind the product that has been made.

 

 

 

Online dictionary meaning of Idea and Concept 

                                             http://www.thefreedictionary.com/idea

 

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/idea

 

MY CONCEPT

- Moods expressed by the use of colour and make-up

- Transformation

- Masks/ to conceal and to reveal

 

MY IDEA

- To apply make-up on a model for a catwalk to show a series of emotions through different colours

 

 

 We were all given this page first before we were given our project brief and this was a good way to get us all thinking differently and to start up a blog

 

 We then got into groups and made a mind map to generate ideas from the word 'Cycle' here we came up with different Cycles and then from this mind map gave us all a starting point on different Cycles to look into and to research. Further down my blog you will see that I have researched a variety of these different Cycles and I have explained on some why they will and will not work and some possible ideas for an outcome.

Then after we had started to think about different ideas and concepts we were issued with our project brief wich then told us exactly what we were working towards

This was attached to the project brief. It is useful to have a copy of the grading criteria because then it allows us all to know exactly what we must include in order to reach our goals and the grades that we aim for

 

 Here are my feed back and feed forward sheets that I got from my tutor to help me progress in this project. This was useful for me because I then knew what it was that I had to do in order to get a better grade

 

 

This is the feed back (after I did my presentation) from the people in my tutor group. This was helpful as it consolidated my room for improvement and any extra ideas I could include.

            This is different artists that we looked at in lesson as a starting point to inspire us. Here I have writted down different artists names and then a brief description of what I think there work is about and what they produce. I got this information from a powerpoint presentation that our tutor provided us with

 We then got give a problem solving bookelt to help us generate our ideas using different techniques. I found this booklet helpful and it was a good way of opening out my creative side and allowing me to think in different ways

                 Here shows that you can generate an idea using a  list and by brainstorming

Here is the fishbone. This is a good way to record your ideas as it keeps your thoughts organised and in order

 

I then used the fish bone idea generating technique to help solve my question 'How will I get my project completed on time?' This helped me because it allowed me to think of differen anysweres to different individual problems. I would deffinately use this idea again and maybe throughout my project if I have any other questions to solve.

 

I feel that the list idea in The Problem Solving Pocket Book would be a good idea to use at the start of my project so I know the things I need to consider and I think it will be a useful technique to use whenever I feel like I need to plan my time and the remaining factors I need to work on. The first thing I need to plan before I start my project is what I NEED to do.

 

NEEDS:

(a) What research do we need to make?

I am going to start by researching the meaning of the words 'Idea' and 'Concept' from the dictionary and then I am going to explain what they meen to me

I also need to research different types of Cycles then focuss on my chosen Cycle

I will need to research any artists or designers that will influence my work

 

 

(b) Who else will we need to involve?

I will need to involve my tutor group if for example I decide to create a questionaire or include anyone in my project

I will involve my tutors as I will need to talk my ideas through with them and get inspiration

 

 

(c) What meterials and facilities do we need?

I will need lots of ways to gather research and information to help me such as magazines, computer, book, problem solving booklet, scanner, paper and pens for drawing and generating my ideas

 

 

(d) How much time do we need?

I have 5 weeks to do this project and an extra 4 weeks where we all have time to go back and visit any chosen projects. I will probebly need this extra time if I decide to complete and make a final idea

 

 

(e) How much money do we need and where will it come from?

I have shop credit where I can purchase paper and pens from for my project but if I decide I need to buy meterials that are not sold in the shop at college then I will use my own money

 

 

(f) What else do we need to carry out this project?

First of all I need to have a clear idea and a clear concept that I can carry out and develop. I then need to produce a series of clear design ideas and explain why I like them or not and why they may or may not work. Finally I will need to then produce this final peice if that is what I decide to do and if I have time

 

Health Cycle

The Solar System

 

The Solar System

 

The solar system is a cycle because the planets are constantly moving around. This is never ending. Also the shapes of planets remind me of a cycle because a shape is never ending and has a continuous line.

Rachel Whiteread

 

                                           Rachel Whiteread

Rachel Whiteread, "Untitled (Library)" (1999) installed at Hirshhorn. Dental plaster from polystyrene mold and steel mounting.

Compare Richard Artschwager’s 2008 Book in Formica and wood, wherein he simplifies the book to its iconic shape.
Or, compare Victor Schrager’s Composition as Explanation series, which pictures unlabeled books as color compositions.

Or compare the image of books from Kirby Pilcher’s Room Temperature series. This photograph of unidentified books at a windowsill is evocative and the most located of the works discussed in this show–a certain desk, not “a desk,” and certain floral curtains, not “curtains.” Kirby depicts the singular–a small set of books in a specific place, where Whiteread casts the inparticular and sometimes imposing form of the library bookshelf.

Negative charge. A domestic light switch box, cast inversely in delicate plaster, becomes an impenetrable source of embalmed energy. An early edition by Rachel Whiteread in plaster and brass. Signed with initials by Rachel Whiteread, dated 1994 and numbered on the reverse of the archival box. Published by Parkett Publishing, Zurich.

 

          http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/rachel-whiteread-2319/text-artist-biography

Clocks Cycle

                   I decided to look at numbers wich relates to my idea on 'Clocks' being a Cycle.
                   I particularly liked this video clip as i thought it was powerfull and created an impact.

 

"Clocks" is a song by British alternative rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band for their second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head.

I chose to look into the idea of clocks as a possible theme. The shape of a clock is a continuous shape wich reminded me of the word 'Cycle. Also the concept of time and aging is a Cycle too. I wanted to incorporate makeup into my project as that is my main interest. I am going to make a survey on how long people take to do their makeup each morning.

 

 

 

 

 

Heartbeat Cycle

Here is a heartbeat monitor. I personally think that this reflects the meaning of the word 'Cycle' because everybody who is alive has a heart that constantly beats and therefore it is an ongoing Cycle. The only time a heart ever stops beating is when a person is dead.