Task 1:
Define project and background
My project revolves around the frustration that the subject feels from the negativity going on in the world from materialism, poverty, climate change and peoples lack of concern for this, who’d rather worry about themselves than what is occurring in the world around them. She feels powerless as an individual to make any significant change but is dissatisfied with living a life that ignores this negativity and indulges in the materialistic factors. I want to visualise this concept through producing an experimental film
Short review of what you know about your subject.
– can be as a mindmap.
Key areas where I need to develop my knowledge.
I have done a great deal of research on experimental films themselves, where it derived from and elements that are consistent throughout them. I have watched a countless amount of short ones and have picked up techniques that would be useful in my own project. However, I still need to explore some more experimental films that are seen as iconic in avade grant cinema. For example The Flower thief (1960) by Ron Rice is a classic experimental film that revolves around the rejection of conventional values. Its theme is quite similar to my project, as the subject rejects the ‘norm’ of materialism. I would also like to watch and analyse other films, poems and artwork that was made in the 1960’s Beat era, where these creators rejected the materialism of post world war II America.
Moreover, I would like to develop my knowledge a lot more on the issues that I am portraying in my project. This would include looking deeper into theories such as Materialism, Mysticism, Mean World Syndrome, Ennui and Existentialism. I may not fully include all of these ideologies in my work, but improving my knowledge on them may help me to shape the ideas that I do include in my film a little better. Fully understanding the frustration that the subject is feeling will better shape the narrative. I will do this by reading articles and books on the topic. I will also conduct interviews and distribute questionnaires , where I will ask individuals questions pertaining to the issues my film highlights, and their attitudes towards the negativity of the world, if they feel the urge to do anything about it, and what exactly they do or want to do to make a change.
Thirdly, I would like to explore the ways I can use water, paint and texture to create specific effects in my work. Through watching the way artists like Man Ray made films, it has inspired me to experiment with other ways I can represent moods within my film and add to it’s abstract aesthetic. As my film begins with the subject painting, using vibrant colours in water and featuring it as cutaways will add something different to my production. I will conduct this research by watching specific videos where this is practiced, expressionist artwork and practising the methods myself.
Select suitable research methods and design research activities to be completed this week.
In order to find out peoples personal views on materialism, Mean world syndrome and some of the negative things going on in the world and how they feel because of it I will conduct interviews, in order to get an in depth explanation from the individuals. This will give me a clear idea of how some people feel about these topics.
I will also give out questionnaires regarding the same sort of questions. The results for this will be more quantitative than qualitative as it aims to find out how materialistic young people are, how much they are aware of, and how willing they are do make any sort of change that they can.
References
Rhiana Bonterre 
May 29, 2017 at 12:21 pm
Jenni giving Formal Feedback on 29th May
1.1
This is not fully complete Rhiana. You have the heading for technology but not technology detailed! You have also posted links, rather than the actual work. We need to see the work. The links are unreliable, and we do not want the possibility of your work not being accessible. You also have a rather messy bibliography. It should be in one place, which is at the end, as one whole document. If you want to flag up which piece when with which task that is fine, but it should still be at the bottom of the post.
Other than these issues, the post demonstrates a good understanding and knowledge of the media industry and the context in which projects are produced. You are able to produce a piece of work that has a bit more depth and detail, you want to demonstrate your comprehensive understanding of the process, and that comes with detail.
2.1
This reads like an essay and not a report. This literatue review should have sub-headings, an introduction to the research you have undertaken – such as Fight Club, what you got from it – the really good quote, and then how you are going to apply it to your project. Not simply saying ”
. I think this is so relevant and some of the themes in this film are similar to what I want to express in my own.
That really tells me nothing. I need to know how it influenced you and the style, content of your project.
You need to that with each piece of research you have covered. Also illustrate it, make it an interesting piece of work that someone would want to read.
2.2
This is possibly not complete ? you have written – can be a mind map. But there isn’t one! There are several questions that you have written to yourself and then not replied to them! Can you please let me know when this is completed so I can give you fully feedback on it.
3.1
Not included, although I did see you working on it.
General
There is some really good work here Rhiana, but too much is missing. Please can you ensure that you do this work asap, and that you let me know when it is done.
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