My Planet brief
MADS FULL TIME AND PART-TIME YEAR 1 MODES 2009
Project Five:
Wednesday 18th February – Monday/Wednesday 9th – 11th March
PLANET ME
Introduction
This project is designed to encourage you to define your self and give dimension and access to the process of self-analysis. You can start this project as soon as you like.
Brief
We would you like you to clarify who you believe that you are, and who you would like to be, by creating your own planet ‘PLANET ME’. Your planet should take the form of an artifact (i.e. you give your thoughts dimension, or sensory presence). It should not exceed 0.75m in any dimension. Like any planet yours will need to have a system that will sustain life and therefore evolution. Because it is your own planet you do not need to worry about other species so include only those ingredients that are essential for your own sustenance and growth. Your planet will be accompanied by a brief manual (300 words max) that allows others to know what you need them to do to maintain your growth. Try to avoid the literal. For example you will need food, but instead of naming your favourite curry, explore some metaphors: “Yum yum, I eat other people’s garbage by applying my imagination to developing new ways of recycling it.”
Presentation
Your ‘Planet’ and its Maintenance Manual will be exhibited in the studio in the week beginning Monday 9th March and will be reviewed by you, your colleagues, and your tutors.
Criteria
The project will be assessed against the following criterion:
• Your ability to utilize and apply your imagination
• The quality and range of your research
• Your ability to manage and take responsibility for planning, executing and delivering your own project
• Developing an artifact that manages the distinctions between clarity and intrigue
• The level of risk taking you display in your presentation
• Your ability to move beyond the predictable
• Your ability to understand and give dimension to metaphors
• Your ability to summarize and communicate succinctly what you have learnt in a way that stimulates the reader to want to know more
