Your Time Piece
Week 3:
Proposal
Overview
This project invites you to design and document a procedure or technique for creating a work (of art or design) where time is a central aspect, phenomenon or concern.
You will be evaluated on the procedure, technique, or process that you devise and refine. Of course, you will need to make a series of attempts to inform decisions.
The medium of support for this project is intentionally open-ended. It allows you to lean into an interest or expertise that you may already have, or one that you are compelled to explore. The medium may take the form of a drawing, painting, sculpture, assemblage, film, musical composition, architectural design, landscape design, performance, intervention, instrument, device, or other form. Weekly readings and workshops may also inform this choice.The process you develop should enable us to observe and analyze how the work itself constructs or represents the concept of time. This process should be conceptually linked to a theory or methodologies in the curated readings, our discussions, or a related text of your choosing. There will be five critique sessions.
These critiques center on identifying and examining the underlying assumptions and modes of thought (examined and perhaps unexamined) that inform the development of the project. We will be less interested in whether things are “right” or “wrong,” “beautiful” or not.
- Week 03 - Proposal
- Week 05 - First Attempt
- Week 07 - Second Iteration
- Week 09 - Refined/Nuanced Iteration
- Week 10 - Final Review
Since the development of a process is the focus of the course, the Final Review will prioritize progress and change rather than perfect outcomes. However, the quality of outcomes are a window into your thoughtfulness, engagement, and standards of care.
Schedule
Week 03 – Proposal
Objective: Develop and present a clear concept and procedural framework for your Time Piece.What to Submit:
- A written proposal (1-2 pages) outlining your concept, the role of time in your work, and the initial steps of your process.
- A description of your chosen medium and how it aligns with your conceptual goals.
- A preliminary plan for how you will document your process and engage with time as a central aspect.
- References to course readings, discussions, or external texts that inform your approach.
Key Questions to Address:
- What is your conceptual focus, and how is time a central concern?
- What procedure will you use to create your work?
- How do you plan to experiment with or refine your process over time?
Evaluation Criteria:
- Clarity and feasibility of the proposal.
- Thoughtful integration of theoretical or methodological references.
- Engagement with the open-ended nature of the assignment.