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?

I’d like to experiment with more digital techniques and work on different styles of
rendering and methods. I will also combine this with traditional pencil sketches to plan out
my work.

I am focusing on the Pre-colonial Philippines and it’s identity as its own group of cultures
outside of Spanish colonialism. The area I’m most interested in is the equality and support
of women within these societies and queer culture, as well as the different styles of
clothing they wore. By using a digital medium I can explore different versions of these
forms of dress. I’d also like to have some work printed out in the printing bureau.

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?

The status of women in pre-colonial Filipino society was a lot different to today, in that
they were equally respected amongst their male peers and were given fair opportunity to
approach any profession and task they wanted, as well as queer individuals. To be
 transgender was openly accepted within this society and those who were, were revered as
they were believed to be more spiritually competent. Women were also thought to be better
connected to spirit, and a special social class emerged called the Babaylan (shamans) that
were exclusively women and queer individuals. I want to express these ideas through my
work and present them to the audience, to show that todays struggles with equality in
gender and sexuality aren’t right, as well as the fact that we as a community deserve
respect, and that the past is not as archaic as one might have thought.
I’d like to do an illustration of one of these babaylan in a position of power, and have it be
printed in a very large size (A3-A1) to emphasise this.

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’d like it to provoke feelings of awe and inspiration in the audience, as I’d like to have
quite a lot of detail in the drawing. I want them to question the state of our society today in
its treatment of women and queer individuals. An ideal response would be an appreciation
for the piece I have made, as well as having themselves reflect on these ideas and try to
make a better change towards their environment and the people they know. I’d want it to
be good enough where someone would take pictures of it

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.

Theme: Pre-Colonial Philippines

 My project centres around pre-colonial Philippines, specifically the status of women and
the queer community within its identity. I want to explore their freedom and power that
they were given in their society, and for it to trigger a reflection on our own society.

Please give an overview of the project here.

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

I’d like to do a digital illustration (traditional sketches will be done at first) that will be
printed to a large size (A3-A1).

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?

I will need to ensure to manage my time well and do the first initial sketches not too
detailed to save time for detail on the final piece, as after the mid-module review we only
have 3 weeks to create the piece and get it printed. I will also have to use composition
skills, rendering and also use my drawing programme. A strength is that I have been using
it for a while, so I wont have to hassle with getting to learn a new programme when
creating a piece.

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?

A lot of what has inspired me is the articles written by Filipino authors who reminisce on
their own culture, and are discussing the same aims as I have with this project in them; a
reflection on their contemporary society. I’d like to take their sentiments along with me
and use it to push me further towards creating this project, as I know a lot of people hold
the same sentiment as me when thinking of their own cultures all over the world.

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?

My tablet My home Using different brushes and

experimenting with them to create
different effects I may need

Printing Bureau Bower Ashton To understand their printing

limitations and turnover time during
peak finals season

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?

For sustainability I’m well covered since this is a mainly digital project. For my traditional
sketches, I’ll draw them in my own personal sketchbook so that I’m not using extra paper I
don’t need. After the exhibition I can take my illustration down and put it up in my own
home, or if it needs to be recycled it can be easily for other projects (e.g. cutting out scraps)
or recycled in the paper bins.
 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

Printout Printing 20p – 2gbp

Bureau
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)

3D Sculptural or Decorative object

3D Functional or Practical Object

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

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

Performance Based Piece

Installation piece

Design, Client Brief or Pitch.

Design layout sheet or schematic.

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 to ensure to complete my final illustration on time so

that there is accommodated time for the turn-over in the printing
bureau. I’ll also need to stay concentrated for the 3 weeks and get
as much done as I can.

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
work on this week?)
Project Resources (W Project Milestones (Targets
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 Finish up essay Reach 1.5k words

w/c 18.3.24

Module Launch

Week 2 Finish up essay Reach 2k Words

w/c 25.03.24

Academic Skills Deadline

Week 3
w/c 01.04.24

EASTER BREAK

Week 4
w/c 8.4.24

EASTER BREAK

Week 5 Begin thinking of What interests me?

w/c 15.4.24 theme What has been on my mind?

Week 6 Begin research of topic - General overview of

w/c 22.4.24 PCP
Museum trip - Religion
- Regional influence
- Politics/social structure
- Status of women and
queer culture
- Boxer Codex

- Document museum trip

on weebly

- Document research
onto weebly
Week 7 Decide final idea - Follow up emails for
w/c 29.5.24 Finish up weebly case study
Review week: research - Finish up press pack
Mandatory Pass/Fail documentation padlet
Begin drafting up - Finish weebly research
Update Project planning doc sketches - Draw piece inspired by
ument to reflect feedback giv museum trip
en during this session. -

Week 8 Start making - Sketch 3 compositions

w/c 06.5.24
Final project proposal compl
ete 6th May latest
illustration, maybe get for final
printed this week - Draw the lineart onto
the file
- Colourblock
- Render
- Final touches

Week 9 Get illustration printed - Turnover time may be a

w/c 13.5.24 Check if the sizing and while so get it done
printing is good during this week.
Exhibition press pack
padlets complete

-Remove all work/personal b

elongings not needed for the
exhibition from studio.

Week 10 Ensure work is - Any last-minute

w/c 20.5.24 completed and ready touchups done now!
for display on this
Module Deadline: 24th May 2 week.
pm

Week 11 Get it onto a wall - Compare other work of

w/c 27.5.24 somewhere!!! individuals inside the
exhibition
Exhibition Prep - Pick where to put it
based on others work
- Ensure wallspace is
enough for my piece

Week 12 Complete my
w/c 03.6.24 exhibition installation
 by the end of this
Install deadline: week
7th June 2pm

Exhibition Opening and PV:

8th June

Week 13 Go to exhibition!! - Ensure I attend my

w/c 10.6.24 invigilation slot

Exhibition open to public,

Students all take turns
invigilating

Week 14 Take down work! Don’t fold work!! Roll it up into

w/c 17.6.24 scroll and tie with elastic.
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 n/a
Falls

Working at n/a
height

Working with n/a

Sharps
Using electrical At risk Ensure to save my progress
equipment regularly and keep it connected to
a power source
Working with n/a
Toxic, Harmful
or impactful
materials

Working in the At risk Wear glasses and turn the lights on

dark if it begins to strain my eyes

Working for At risk Ensure to take breaks every 30

long periods at minutes (20 min breaks) and keep
a computer hydrated and eat regularly to rest
my eyes.
n/a
Handling heavy
or unwieldy
items

Working n/a
outdoors or in
public

n/a
Working with
Specialist tools
or equipment.
The methods n/a
by which I am
presenting my
work during
the exhibition