Sunday, October 7, 2012

inspiration

    
http://www.shirleyfintz.com/necklaces.html
http://www.kathyludwig.com/index.php/2008/02/03/ice-jewellery/  

http://www.klimt02.net/exhibitions/index.php?item_id=29698  
http://www.thomasmann.com/product-list-custom.php?pg1-cid46.html   

http://www.klimt02.net/exhibitions/index.php?item_id=29807

http://bijoucontemporain.unblog.fr/category/createurs/alice-bo-wen-chang-taiwan/
http://www.klimt02.net/exhibitions/index.php?item_id=30279
http://www.klimt02.net/museums/coda-museum-2011
http://bijoucontemporain.unblog.fr/category/createurs/casakiro-joyas-cl/
http://www.klimt02.net/jewellers/rachel-timmins
http://www.klimt02.net/jewellers/rachel-timmins
http://www.kerryhowley.co.uk/index.php?pageid=3

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Who Am I ?

http://integralsedona.ning.com/
Learning outcomes:
  • To develop new self awareness
  • To begin awareness of the upper left quadrant in Integral Theory [personal interior]
  • To creatively explore ones Field of Design
  • To use Design as a vehicle for self expression and self exploration
Task: Hand in: 26 October 2012, 8:30 am
Make a piece of jewellery which embodies your exploration of the question; Who Am I? There is no material nor technical limitation, besides the confines of time.
  • The making of the object needs to be comprehensively documented and this documentation posted on your blog.
  • This needs to be accompanied by a written script explaining the object you have made (minimum 1 page word document normal spacing)
  • You will not be handing in your object, your project will be assessed via the blog.
  • If your blog and email address do not appear on the email and blog page, please send them to me with your name (first and last) to marksplendid@gmail.com
Guidelines:
  • Use the Who Am I? worksheet as a framework to focus your research. It is recommended that you do journal work with these topics
  • Your documentation needs to show evidence that you have made the piece
  • Include relevant reference and process documentation
  • Make your posts accessible; use a clear layout template, and legible font
  • Use images, videos, diagrams etc. which are relevant
  • Treat you posts as an essay - introduction, body and conclusion
  • Keep it concise
  • explore various techniques and materials
Assessment Criteria:
  • How comprehensively and deeply has the topic been explored?
  • How engaging and informative is the Blog? (Appropriate use of relevant images and writing)
  • How clear is it to follow the process on the blog? (Is the lay-out/flow/story accessible and user friendly?) [professionalism] 
  • What is the level engagement with the object produced? (amount of effort/enthusiasm/creativity/critical thinking/design process/techniques/use of materials)


Who Am I Worksheet
http://integralsedona.ning.com/

The following are some 'abilities' (can also be described as various intelligences) which we all engage with to varying degrees. It could be said that these are some of the things that we are talented in, or not. They all are areas which we have grown in, and have the capacity to grow and develop further.
Explore the following concepts by asking the corresponding questions. It is suggested that you take time to reflect on these questions, using the question as a starting point of a journey of exploration to get to know yourself.

COGNITIVE (PROCESS OF OBTAINING KNOWLEDGE THROUGH THOUGHT, EXPERIENCE AND THE SENSES)

Advanced---------------Trans-rational
Intermediate------------Rational
Beginning---------------Pre-rational
Ask:
  • How do I know what I know?
  • What do I know about myself?
Emotional
Advanced---------------Universal Compassion
Intermediate-------------Relational/Caring
Beginning---------------Selfish
Ask:
  • How do I identify my individual feelings?
  • What do I do with my feelings once I have identified them?
Self/Ego
Advanced----------------Trans-personal 
Intermediate-------------Personal
Beginning---------------Pre-personal
Ask: Who am I?


Interpersonal
Advanced---------------Worldcentric
Intermediate------------Ethnocentric
Beginning---------------Egocentric
Ask:
  • How to I treat others?
  • How do I treat my world?
Moral
Advanced----------------Post-Conventional
Intermediate-------------Conventional
Beginning---------------Pre-Conventional
Ask: What should I do?
Needs 
Advanced---------------Self-transcendence (spiritual)
Intermediate------------Emotional/psychological
Beginning---------------Physical
Ask: What do I need?

Other lines that you may want to explore:
  • sports
  • sexual
  • kinaesthetics
  • aesthetics
  • linguistic
  • musical
  • mathematical
  • others that you may find relevant
http://integralsedona.ning.com/

Friday, July 27, 2012

Assignment: Where Do I Come From ?

Assignment:
Where Do I Come From?

From our discussions in class and in your group track the question and hand in your project at 8:30 am, 27 August.

Specifications:
  • you can use any medium, field, genre or media (etc.) to answer the question
  • create a blog [on blogger] www.blogger.com/
  • create a pintrest account pinterest.com
  • create and use a facebook group http://www.facebook.com/
  • write in your journal
  • submit a comprehensive written explanation of your piece
  • upload sufficient documentation of the piece (including the written explanation) on your blog [There needs to be sufficient and explicit information for the work to be assessed via the blog]
Suggestions:
  • use the facebook group as a support group, keep the other members in touch with your progress daily
  • use the written journal....free form writing in the morning, and daily inventory before you go to bed
  • brainstorm images on pintrest and share with your group
  • use authentic images from your story (your own photographs/archive)
  • work within the time restraint [beware of being over ambitious and procrastination]
Assessment Criteria:
 The breadth of your understanding is conveyed by your engaging with the following forms:
  • concepts and content [understanding of the topics and making of meaning; honesty and depth of engagement]
  • materials, techniques and methods [use of the form you have chosen; innovation, originality and integrity]
  • presentation [professionalism; respect to yourself, the work and the viewer; care]
The deeper you dig, the more rewarding this will become!


Remember we meet at 8:30 in the library on 17 August

I can be contacted on marksplendid@gmail.com

David Reimer (final) - YouTube

David Reimer (final) - YouTube:

'via Blog this'

David Reimer pt 3. - YouTube

David Reimer pt 3. - YouTube:

'via Blog this'

David Reimer pt 2. - YouTube

David Reimer pt 2. - YouTube:

'via Blog this'

The story of David Reimer (Born a boy,brought up as a girl) PT. 1 - YouTube

The story of David Reimer (Born a boy,brought up as a girl) PT. 1 - YouTube:

'via Blog this'

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Announcement

Please note that over the next 5 cycles we will be attending workshops in the library for the first two periods.
Please assemble in the library foyer at 8:30 sharp.