Brief: Forces of Nature

Context

During this brief consider 'forces of nature'.

The forces of nature have had an impact on organic and human existance since the creation of life. Even the broadest academic and spiritual views of our age cannot come close to understanding the true impact and cycles of natural forces and the potential they can hold.

Brief

With consideration to the varied disciplines within art and design you are to consider the title:-

Forces of Nature

Identify your own focus or particular area of interest. You may use scientific methods, or explore a scientific theme. You may consider an expressive investigation focused to fine art painting or sculpture. You may identify a range of problems to solve as a design in product or fashion. You may already have ideas from your last project that can be developed. It is now time for you to fully engage with your favoured disciplines within media, art and design

Produce a substantial body of research and experimentation or development work, showing consideration of a range of ideas and possibilities. Include media experiments and test pieces. Select you preferred concept and appropriate media/processes to resolve and realise your intentions/ideas.

Research the work of other artists/designers who have used methods or explored themes related to nature. Record your analysis (visual and critical) and your responses to their work in your journal, maintain an ongoing journal on your personal investigations.

Include evidence of an applied creative methodology. You can make experiments, mix things up, collect and classify objects and/or drawings, think about how you record your development - is it scientific or intuitive? Think about the processes, images, materials, and objects used in your observation and enquiry. Use a variety of research methods, including primary experiences/observations.

Your final pieces may take the form of drawings, photos, paintings, 3D objects, computer images, prints, video, textiles, books, machines.

Consider and identify the fine art/design context within which you are working.

Note: During key stages of this brief you will be expected to deviate, adapt and consider alternative creative stimuli, and include your considered responses as integral elements or chapters within your overall investigation (confused? - good!)