Task 1 – Part 1

What do you want to achieve over the final 8 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 loaded as a scribd document in an appropriate position
on your Weebly site. You will update this proposal as you move
through the project, do not delete initial statements, add a date
each time you add a new statement to a particular section.

The final document should be loaded to your Weebly by the 6th of

May.
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?

In the last project, I wanted to explore how I can visualise mental challenges through art
using poetry as inspiration. I also explored this idea within the create, curate and contain
box project. The materials I used for this were coloured pencils and watercolours.

For this project, I want to continue exploring the theme of mental health. However, my
project will be more personal than my last. I did not enjoy how watercolour turned out
during the last project, as I found the colours dull in comparison to my personal taste for
bright colour palettes. So, for this module, I want to do an acrylic painting instead since I
will have more freedom to develop my personal style.

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?

Since my work strongly revolves around the theme of mental health, my target audience is
those who struggle with mental health, although I also wish that it is viewed by those who
don’t so that they may better understand those who do. The work will be situated at the
 end-of-year exhibition, but I also plan to share the work on my social media sites to market
the piece and my other work.

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?

I want viewing my work to be impactful and feel heavy on the soul so that the viewer may
feel empathy for the subject matter. I want my piece to help those who struggle with
dissociation to understand themselves and for those that don’t understand how it feels.

Task 1 – Part 1

What is your Project Concept?

In previous projects, we have focused on outcomes or objects, for this module we

are expecting you to design an investigation and for this to lead to an appropriate
outcome/object which embraces your specialism and matches your burgeoning
ambition.
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 investigation early. We know that this is hard - but push yourself and work to
get to the making, design and production stage with confidence.

My theme for this project is dissociation and how it affects how we view the self.

Please give an overview of the project here.

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

The work will be some kind of portrait made using acrylic paint and possibly coloured
pencil depending on what I decide to do.

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?

Familiarise myself with acrylic painting and strengthen my anatomy skills.

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?

My main understanding of this project comes from research with my previous project,
which I am passionate about exploring further. There are also many artists who have
inspired me for a long time and inspired me to explore acrylic painting, which I will be
looking at as part of my visual research. Acrylic painting is not something I have used
often. However, a lot of my favourite artists have used it to create some of my favourite
pieces, and so I look forward to exploring the medium to hopefully give me the confidence
to use it more in the future.

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 and brushes I have paint and brushes I need to research how to use acrylic
that I own already and will paints and practice before beginning
purchase any additional the piece to strengthen my previous
tools or paint needed at the understanding.
university art store.

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? How will you plan
for the end of life of your object/s, how will you remove it from the studio at the end of the
exhibition, and how will you recycle and dispose of it? What is the recycling/disposal protocol for
the materials you are using? How is this affected once you combine materials together?

Acrylic painting is a fairly sustainable practice; however, there are small ways I could be
more resourceful and sustainable. When cleaning brushes, instead of using paper towels, I
often use a microfibre, washable cloth to reduce paper waste. When transporting the piece
from home to the university, I will use a reusable folder and wrap it in scrap cloth to
protect it rather than wrapping it in paper as is recommended. After the exhibition, I do not
plan to throw away the piece and I plan to either store it or display it at home.

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, wood,
superglue, neoprene etc. You can add to this list as you progress through the project.

Item Purchased Supplier Cost

A1 Canvas University £15

art store

Fluorescent paint (5 tubes) University £17 (£3.40

art store each)

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 x
procreate/photoshop etc.
Photography (Traditional or digital) x
3D Sculptural or Decorative object

3D Functional or Practical Object x

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

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

Performance Based Piece x

Installation piece x

Design, Client Brief or Pitch. x

Design layout sheet or schematic. x

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. x
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 n/a

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

best described as…

x
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 the necessary equipment, adequate research on the

themes and visual inspiration before idea generating and
beginning the painting and space cleared at home and in the
studio so there is enough room to work and so I don’t disturb
others.

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 you Project Resources (W Project Milestones (Targets
work on this week?) hat will you need to that you will need to hit to s
Prepare/Learn or co tay on track.)
mplete in order to ac
hieve each milestone
)

Week 1 Online resources Begin idea generation. Look at

w/c 18.3.24 different themes and
inspirations to guide me.
Module Launch

Week 2 Online resources Continue Idea generation

w/c 25.03.24

Academic Skills Deadline

Week 3 Online resources Continue idea generation.

w/c 01.04.24 Create a mood board using
Pinterest.
EASTER BREAK
Week 4 Online resources and Decide on a theme and
w/c 8.4.24 sketchbook to brainstorm possible ideas.
experiment with ideas.
EASTER BREAK

Week 5 Online resources and Begin research on the chosen

w/c 15.4.24 sketchbook to theme and narrow down
experiment with ideas. brainstorming ideas

Week 6 Online resources and Continue research and decide

w/c 22.4.24 sketchbook to on the project idea
experiment with ideas.

Week 7 Online resources, Pitch ideas to peers and take

w/c 29.5.24 sketchbook to finalise their advice to update and
Review week: ideas, budget plan and improve my initial ideas and
Mandatory Pass/Fail shopping list for add to my research.
mediums and Source and purchase
Update Project planning doc equipment needed. materials needed.
ument to reflect feedback giv Draft up sketches for the final
en during this session. piece.

Week 8 Sketchbook, iPad, Select a final sketch and begin

w/c 06.5.24 canvas, acrylic paint production of the final piece
Final project proposal compl and online resources
ete 6th May latest gathered during the
research period

Week 9 Canvas, acrylic paint Continue production

w/c 13.5.24 and online resources
gathered during the
Exhibition press pack research period
padlets complete

-Remove all work/personal b

elongings not needed for the
exhibition from studio.

Week 10 Canvas, acrylic paint Finish Production

w/c 20.5.24 and online resources
gathered during the
Module Deadline: 24th May 2 research period
pm
 Week 11 Cardboard, paper and Pack up piece to protect whilst
w/c 27.5.24 tape the exhibition is being set up

Exhibition Prep

Week 12 Hooks and allocated Install piece

w/c 03.6.24 space in the exhibiton

Install deadline:
7th June 2pm

Exhibition Opening and PV:

8th June

Week 13 Take a break and enjoy the

w/c 10.6.24 exhibition as well as attend
invigilation
Exhibition open to public,
Students all take turns
invigilating

Week 14 Cardboard, paper and Remove work from studio

w/c 17.6.24 tape
Pack down / all work
removed from studio

What are the Health and Safety risks associated with my

chosen pipeline, workflow or exhibition method?
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.

Please note that while some substances may not be toxic or harmful, they may still have an
adverse impact on your peers. You will need to discuss any materials not already in regular
use in the studio with your tutor.

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 I will be working on an easel to hold Ensure I am out of the way when
Falls my canvas as I work in the studio to avoid people
walking past to trip.
Working at
height

Working with I will be using an exacto knife to cut Ensure to hold the scalpel
Sharps out stencils as well as cutting masking correctly. Use a cutting board for
tape around certain areas of the piece. the stencil. Ensure I am secluded
when cutting the masking tape on
the canvas as I will have to cut at
awkward angles and do not want
to risk bumping into people
potentially hurting them, myself or
damaging the canvas.
Using electrical
equipment

Working with
Toxic, Harmful
or impactful
materials

Working in the
dark

Working for
long periods at
a computer

Handling heavy
or unwieldy
items

Working
outdoors or in
public

Working with
Specialist tools
or equipment.
The methods The canvas needs to be secured Ensure the canvas is strongly
by which I am properly; otherwise, it could fall and secured using the appropriate and
presenting my potentially damage another piece or recommended method to display.
work during become a hazard for viewers.
the exhibition