Your Time Piece
Week 9:
Refinement
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 09 – Refined/Nuanced Iteration
Objective: Create a more nuanced and conceptually rich version of your Time Piece.What to Submit:
- A refined work that demonstrates thoughtful iteration and deepened engagement with the concept of time.
- Comprehensive documentation of your process, including any significant changes or breakthroughs.
- A reflection (800-1,000 words):
- How has your understanding of time evolved through this project?
- What aspects of your process have proven most effective or challenging?
- How does this iteration push the boundaries of your initial concept?
Critique Focus:
- Nuance and sophistication in the representation of time.
- Coherence between the process, concept, and outcome.
- Exploration of subtlety, detail, and complexity in your approach.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Depth of conceptual engagement and procedural rigor.
- Quality of execution and documentation.
- Evidence of critical reflection and refinement.