Ways of Seeing by John Berger

For our next cycle together 31 August 2012
Please read and make notes on "Ways of Seeing" by John Berger

I have put the book on short loan in the library.
Look at the previous post for other links and explore the web for more information.

We will have a discussion on the book and you will be writing an essay (in class) using ideas in the book as reference.It is therefore important that you do read and make note.

WAYS OF SEEING (first episode) 1/4

http://www.ubu.com/film/berger_seeing.html

http://xarts.usfca.edu/~rbegenhoefer/art120/lecture/Introduction_WOS.pdf

http://v5.books.elsevier.com/bookscat/samples/9780240516523/9780240516523.PDF

http://www.2shared.com/document/4JsYhHHr/ways_Of_Seeing-John_Berger.html

Genius of Creativity

http://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html

http://www.nickmullins.net/artist_statement/

Bijou Contempoary

http://bijoucontemporain.unblog.fr/tag/materiau/organics/

Precious Materials

This project is to develop and exhibit your handling of and attitude toward material(s).

As a Jeweler understanding of material, any material is primary. That understanding enables you to express content (symbolism/meaning) through the qualities inherent in the material. It is therefore important to experiment and explore material/s to find out what they can do.

The way any particular material is handled also shows the attitude of the maker/designer. Approaching material with a sense of respect, a sense of reverence, could yield interesting ‘care-fully ‘made objects.

With this as a backdrop, work with the section of the plastic bottle as specifically indicated. Experiment and explore the best solutions for cutting, bending, molding welding etc. Explore the relationship of plastic and metal. Produce a piece of jewellery out of this plastic and metal of your choice.

Hand out: 20 April 9:00, hand-in 11 May 4:15

Document your process; design and manufacture photographically.

Post on your blog the documentation (not more than 10 images) and some writing, 500 words (about your process) by 4:15

http://www.storyofstuff.org/movies-all/story-of-bottled-water/

http://www.slideshare.net/marksplendid/precious-materials

Cycle 2 Paper Folds

http://www.pleatfarm.com/2010/04/16/paper-jewellery-by-saloukee/

http://www.roadsidescholar.com/2008/02/21/frucci-jewelry-design-lets-chat/

http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papermode-paper-jewelry#!/photos/31437/1

http://marvelousfacts.blogspot.com/2010/04/oriami-paper-jewelry-folding-book.html

http://www.crookedbrains.net/2009/04/paper.html
















Folded Paper Workshop:
Intention: To explore folding as a method/technique and paper as a material; to create jewellery designs and prototypes for jewellery made in metal
Do:

• experiment with and explore paper folding
• start with simple 'fan/concertina' folds 
• try different types/weights of paper
• make a minimum of three jewellery pieces, which are wearable

Agenda: 

• introduction, power-points,web-sites
• exploration/experimentation
• feedback woods project
• hand-in final pieces in display cabinet
• close

Rules/roles: Punctuality, honesty, responsibility. Mark: co-ordinator, facilitator, Learners: experimenting, exploring, engaged, creating

Time:

• 9:00-9:30  Introduction, presentation
• 9:30-1:00  exploring and experimenting
• 1:00-2:00  lunch
• 2:00-4:00  feedback/completion of final pieces
• 3:45-4:00  close

http://perfomativeplaces.expressivespace.org/index.php?/teaching/virtual-environments/

http://unimelb.academia.edu/StanislavRoudavski/Papers/598228/The_Headspace_Project_Computer-Assisted_Fabrication_as_an_Introduction_to_Digital_Architectural_Design

http://unimelb.academia.edu/StanislavRoudavski/Papers/1222490/Selective_Jamming_Digital_Architectural_Design_in_Foundation_Courses

http://vimeo.com/28341138

Cycle 1 Deep in the Woods

Deep in the Woods

Intention:

• To make jewellery out of materials found in Nature
• To make jewellery for nature, i.e. explore different forms/notions of jewellery
• To design jewellery for humans from this process

Do:

• Go into the forest and make jewellery with the material you find there
• Using only an NT cutter and perhaps a pin or needle, being respectful toward the space, leaving what you make behind
• Discover fastening mechanisms, ways of linking, joining, riveting, soldering; perhaps using resin from the trees, spit mixed with sand etc
• Make at least 7 pieces
• Photograph your creations 
• Design a piece of jewellery from each piece

Agenda:

• Introduction/discussion/looking at previous project/marks
• Visualisation
• Brief
• Newlands forrest
• Upload photos and designs
• Close

Rules/Roles:

• Punctuality, involvement, willingness, open-mindedness, respect, kindness and honesty
• Mark-facilitator, co-ordinator, assessor; Students-learners, problem-solvers, researchers, responsible, participators, self-regulating

Time:

• 8:30-8:40 register/intro
• 8:40-8:55 visualisation
• 8:55-9:10 brief
• 9:10-2:00 forrest
• 2:00-3:45 upload
• 3:45-4:15 close