3:20-3:50 | Presentation Rubina, Adam, Colin | Feedback/discussion 3:50-4:00
4:00-4:30 | Presentation Min & Natalya | Feedback/discussion 4:30-4:40
4:40-5:00 | Overall comments and assessment of course work
We might chose to invite a few Art Center individuals to provide additional feedback. Meanwhile please let us know if you have any further questions or need for support related to the presentation, we are looking forward to Thursday.
Below you will find what Xiao and I presented to Carolina today. For next week we are going to work on our structure more, finalize the bottom half of our model, work more on our yearbook/invitation as well as proposal booklet layouts (not included in this post), and finish writing our narrative and the content for the proposal.
We would like to make a book of (and for) everyone in the class, as a mock-up for our yearbook idea. I would like to take pictures of you all next week, if everyone is okay with that. Also, just to plant the seed, we will be asking for 1-3 pieces of work and a little bit of writing, but don't worry about that now :)
CLAIM (work in progress) Our graduation proposal sets forth to highlight the reverence and excitement of this passage or threshold in a graduate’s life. By creating a very ethereal and temporary structure combined with a permanent landscape-intervention, we hope to capture the fragility and “moment-in-time” nature of a graduation ceremony, while articulating the strong foundation graduate’s share. Our structure—built of paper and wood—is collapsible, storable, and the epitome of sustainability. The media for the event has been pared down to the simple use of light and shadow to create a sophisticated and aesthetically pleasing palette. Depth and visual interest is found through subtle variations in white light, created by the physical structure and placement of both candles and incandescent lighting. Way-finding takes place through the use of affordable and sustainable candle-lit luminaries, placed on the ground in lines to lead people to and from the event. Chinese-inspired lanterns in the trees around campus provide further visual interest. Beneath the structure is a concrete circle flush with the ground, approximately 75 feet in diameter, with concentric rings denoted by lighting embedded in the cement. During the ceremony, a circular stage will be installed in the smallest ring for the commencement exercises. When graduation is not taking place, the wood and paper structure will be disassembled and stored, while the concrete circle will remain to be used by students for events such as yoga, basketball, outdoor classes, parking, and other activities. This new concrete ring will serve all the purposes that the basketball court currently provides, while creating a level of aesthetic appeal appropriate to a school of our caliber. An aerial view reveals the combination of the circle and rectangle interventions (the Ellwood building being the rectangle), referencing an ancient Chinese belief derived from the Yin and Yang theory, in which heaven is like a dome covering the square earth. It also serves as a compliment to the existing structure and landscape, as well as a giant representation of our logo.
Today we had our make up class for week 12. The first group: Colin, Rubina & Adam did not show up. I would like an explanation for this, as I waited 45 minutes for you. It is needless to say that this is utterly irresponsible on your part and an absolute act of disrespect towards me, your professor, and my time. Big mistake that will not go unnoticed. I will have a personal meeting with you next week to clarify some issues of respect towards our professor that are clearly 'misunderstood' by most of you.
Out of the remaining 3 groups only one had read the blog that delineated in detail what was due today. (amelia & xiao) the other groups: Natalya & Min, Jane & Julianne are apparently not aware that the blog is not for decoration but rather a component of the course that is your responsibility to check and contribute to. Again, I'd like an explanation for this, I should not be explaining this to you at this point in the course (accentuated by the fact that I mentioned at the end of last session to check it for what was due)
The work today was mediocre at best, or simply not done. This will not be tolerated.
dear all, good meeting last class, below is what;s due for next week:
CLAIM: what you claim this project does and how it sets forth to do so one paragraph minimum
MODELS: with figures to scale — bring in your models and material samples — photograph your model: use the camera to unveil media spaces, that is pov;s not accessible to our eye due to scale and visibility. This is a great test for accents (structural), revealing media as building block, lighting and space relationships, context etc. — Bring in 20 images minimum that outline your entire narrative, a visualization of your claim.
MEDIA: — important is to remember that media is not coating, but rather that which alters space, thought, sensation and matter; therefore material. — Bring media work in actual format: if video, then a video piece in context (can be work in progress), same with mapping, lighting interventions etc, everything in context and sequence, the full story.
DOCUMENTATION / PROPOSAL BOOKLET: — For the final presentation you are required to create a small publication, a proposal booklet that features your work — This booklet sets froth your claim and media executions for this project: tells the story visually in book format. (Documenting you media model, also in relationship to accd main building) — Contents also include: budget, production proposal (vendors & collaborators)
Hope all is good, please post your work here for week 10 If you cannot post for whatever reason remember you can also send a pdf via yousend it n(to NIk & I), or for video, can also post on youtube or vimeo
Heres Adam's, Colin's and Rubina's work for this week. The first video is a slideshow of the budget, space, use etc. The second video is the procession. The third and fourth video are studies for projection mapping. And the fifth video has the renderings of the space.
Additional information
Here are other uses for the space when not in use for the ceremony:
Most importantly the space becomes a space for students and teachers alike. Activities and group meetings, such as yoga etc. Speeches, classes (for all classes or maybe just occasionally, or for the day). Show student work/crit in the space with use of the a.v. equipment (that would be spectacular to see work in a space like that). Special events, like openings, galleries, student work etc. Heres a big one, ORIENTATION DAY!!!!. School meetings. A place for students to practice screen and projector work. Of course just an all around "break space" (you know after class, to make out, smoke a.. cig.. etc). Theater people will love this space, they already don't have enough space, more space for them! Public meetings can also make use of the a.v equipment.
HOW TO DO PROJECTION MAPPING (aka 3D mapping, video mapping, 3D video projection, 3D video mapping etc)
What is projection mapping? Essentially you can project your image or video onto designated spaces at designated intervals. That is, you do not need to use the entire projection window. For example if you had 3 squares and only projected inside those 3 squares. The rest of the space would be empty (i.e., the wall or what ever your projecting on)-- so you do not have the background light up, just the 3 squares. (see our studies below for a better explanation)
What does this mean for under the bridge? Well a lot: ability to project all throughout the space. Really be able to show work and visualizations. Turns the ceremony into a digital media event (much like how Art Center should be represented). It also allows for incredible visualizations under the bridge. It will not only use the architecture of the bridge (a huge icon for the school) but will able be to use the space the bridge creates. Also transforming the space to a more "livable" space my introducing technology and lighting. (see below samples)
What have we found to be the best way to project map?
Traditionally it was first approaced with 3D rendering. You need to draw out exactly what your projecting on in 3D. Then you bring it into a program that feeds it to the projector.
This is free software called Video Projection Tools that you can use to project your visualizations with. Open source (woohoo).
Another way to do it is: Get a camera (photo i.e., 35mm) and get a lense with the same throw ration as the projector. Setup a rig that has the camera pointed at exactly what your projector is. Take a picture. Now you need to mask that photo how you want your masks projected onto your area. Think of a mask as a layer that blocks out the background (or vice versa). This is a time consuming task and requires planning and patience and adjusting. And then use software like Video Projection Tools to feed to the projector.
And another way to do it: This is a bit more on the "street art" side. Unfortunately we don't have much representation of this type of projection work in the states, but its popular in other countries. In this other countries many artists will attach a projector to their car and project in the streets (awesome!). Normally when they do this, they are doing whats call "live mapping." Connect the projector to a computer (notebook) then connect a second monitor. Open photoshop while your projector is on and projecting. Then put photoshop in the second window and there are ways to trace your object "live" while you at the location. This is a time consuming task and requires planning and patience and adjusting. And then use software like Video Projection Tools to feed to the projector.
Thats all we're going to talk about for now. Obviously theres much more to say, but thats a good intro.
below is a list of references — non linear associations — that may be of interest . I've included dance, performance as body behaviour / condition / movement, and other sites for media art / installation.
anne teresea de keersmacher: ROSAS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQCTbCcSxis
pina bausch: Le sacre du Printemps, Wuppertal (sound pierre boulez) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXVuVQuMvgA&feature=fvw
robert wilson madama butterfly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikI9YhaGxdI
isadora duncan pics above
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great site: media art net http://www.medienkunstnetz.de/themes/#theme3 (shows all content buckets, you can drift on this one) http://www.medienkunstnetz.de/mediaartnet/
Herman Maat «Paranoid Panopticum» http://www.medienkunstnetz.de/works/paranoid-panopticum/
ned kahn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvkNdlKVP2Y&feature=related
Great work today, thank you I'm excited to see where you take it from now / don't forget sounds as a part of your project
For next week let's do the following, since it'll be blog critique week:
++++++++++++++++++ —please post your presentation on the blog as a keynote movie and —send us a pdf via 'yousendit'
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due next week: design presentation 01 (narrative / execution / budget)
claim: write an introductory paragraph that outlines the intent of your project (what it sets out to do)
argument: develop your claim outlining how your project accomplishes what it sets forth — here is where you look at all parts of the process and articulate their position in the narrative structure & their aesthetic execution (aesthetic here referring to modes of perception and behaviour in relation to form rather than just 'sugar coating'. Position referring to this component's 'taking-place', that is: its location / temporality / behaviour / duration / rhythm / movement / mutation etc
— articulate what makes this project relevant and suitable for art center and its graduation ceremony (here is where you speak of sustainability of investment, particularly relevant money-wise for those of you who are proposing permanent interventions. note: this discussion not limited to money but must address 'investment' as far as innovation, value, time and effort)
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design: narrative execution — present design executions for all component of narrative, in sequence
—maquette: - refine as per today's critique, take pictures and use these for your presentation, explore every POV in relation to your structure and its relation to the bridge & surroundings Take this opportunity to play with your media projections, lighting situations and camera angles (i.e., degrees of proximity: macro shots, medium shots / documentation pics: top view shot, side view / video narrative etc. Integrate media as building block of responsive organism
media: - as stated above, executed comps of all components, placed or composited into your model, to scale. - actual media sketches: if video for instance, include a short clip of your piece (depends on how big the file is) or post separately.
any questions welcome look forward to your beautiful work
thank you carolina
nb: please post pics / ideas for nik from today's class !
this looks like so much fun! thank you for sharing
yes, we discussed design directions last week & will review overall narrative design executions in our next meeting (the holistic approach: looking at every 'stage' or step of the way that culminates in the graduation experience: the before, during and after and what that entails as far as 'being there' and inhabiting that space / moment)
as nik says: please post work here when you can, so he can give us his feedback. one thing that came up: rubina, adam and colin want to work together, group of 3 to avoid the 'odd man out' what's your opinion nik? I said ok as long as the work is exceptional.
on another note: r, a & c: was thinking of your proposal of 'under the bridge' (nik, they are proposing a permanent intervention into the landscape below the bridge, where the hilly sides would be shaped into a sttepped seating arrangemnet on both sides.) guys: I would also think of options that stay true to your location and aim but do not involve re-shaping the ground, that is, something removable; to be safe and have an option in case the permanent idea is too expensive.
sounds like you were making good progress while I was out presenting the eCloud prototype.
It's just 10% of the total array and still no programming to speak of but it's exciting to see it come to life:
Can't wait to see your graduation design directions — please upload as soon as you have something to share.
meanwhile all best
Nik
PS: Met with Graphic Designosaurus John van Hamersfeld — he has a gig for creating programs for the world's largest LED canopy on Fremont Street, Las Vegas. He'd love to collaborate with some Art Center students — any takers?
great to see your progress today, let's move into physical models of your ideas and media executions within and around it (it being your graduation stage) key points to address below:
— STATEMENT / CLAIM: — what is your narrative about? how would you describe it with a few words? write a paragraph (or two) that illustrates what the event proposes and how it intends to accomplish it, be thorough.
—MAQUETTE / MEDIA EXECUTIONS (VARIATIONS): STORYBOARD THE ENTIRE PROCESS IN MEDIA & SPACE — map and visualize (comp up) every stage of the process: the before, during and after graduation. Execute variations for each stage (for example: if you want to light the bridge, then is it a single colour that moves or a series of colours that alter between themselves? show us both iterations. The more studies you make the clearer it will become. Document / photograph each stage of the process in this manner: POV of graduate / POV of audience. — we should be able to get an idea of what you have in mind by looking at your comps, aka: storyboards
— a MAQUETTE is a physical model of your structure / intervention: these are very helpful for experimentation with lights, projections, scale, flow, materials etc. (suggestion: play with your model; experiment with diff light situations, materials etc and document (photograph) each variation; it will open up new possibilities that maybe are not coming to mind yet. Use scale figures—and densities of figures—to represent the graduates / audience and how they will inhabit / traverse through your spatial narrative.
—MEDIA EXECUTIONS: if you plan on using video for example, bring in a rough cut of what that video is about: content, format, aesthetics. we will review these separately and on the maquette itself, to scale, so comp these up on your model (can be a simple glued paper to scale or we can use an actual projector & then take pictures) — bring material samples
any questions welcome look forward to your work next class!
have a great evening carolina \
nb: post work here for feedback & collective reviews, thxs.
please take note of our updated schedule for the upcoming weeks, looking forward to your work & ideas thursday!
W 9: 11/05: caro only W 10: 11/12: caro & nik out (TAMA) we propose a make-up class prior to that date on 10/24 (saturday from 2-5pm) please let us know if this works for you W 11: 11/19: nik & caro W 12: 11/26: no session W 13: 12/03: nik & caro W 14: final presentation: nik & caro
Hope saturday is treating you well, Just spoke with Nik and briefed in on what we talked about last class, to keep things flowing and bring him in to our discussion could you please post:
- a brief description / blurb of the ideas you've been exploring (concepts, sketches, thoughts; can be scans or pics of the printouts you posted, anything that explains what you have in mind) - ideas on materials, use of sound & light
also, can someone post the mov file online, or here? i image its almost a gig, but often some tech-savvy person has ways around this...
one point that nik and i were discussing is the notion of mediatecture, in response to some of your questions last week, what is mediatecture? some of you are playing with sculptural aspects, (i.e. making media physical) some more directly with light; what we'd like to emphasize is this parameter: mediatecture is animated, not static... so in line with this, consider how use of light & sound are inherent and essential components to such 'animation' (think of passage of time as well and how it affects space & its perception)
as side note: animation derives from the word anima, which means spirit...or shall we say a form of virtuality....
thank you!
nb: if for any reason you have problems posting let me know
This our class blog aimed at continuing our dialogue & process in 'virtual' space; post pics, threads, thoughts, questions, ideas etc
best, carolina
nb: can someone bring a camera to our next meeting pls? we will take pics of all / thxs this will also prove useful in keeping nik up to date in ur discussions, please post your process (research, comps etc) as we go along
