Your Time Piece
Week 5:
First Attempt
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 05 – First Attempt
Objective: Implement your initial procedure and present your first iteration.
What to Submit:
- Documentation of your first attempt, which may include sketches, prototypes, drafts, recordings, or other materials depending on your medium.
- A reflection (500-700 words) on the process:
- What worked well?
- What challenges or surprises did you encounter?
- How did your process shape your understanding of time in this iteration?
Critique Focus:
- How effectively does the work explore time as a central concern?
- Are there opportunities to refine or rethink your procedure?
- What assumptions are informing your approach, and are they being critically examined?
Evaluation Criteria:
- Depth of engagement with the process.
- Quality and clarity of documentation.
- Willingness to embrace experimentation and critiques.