Spheres and Cubes
Supported by a CLIP CETL Fellowship my aim was partly to explore the variety of three dimensional production techniques commonly in use across UAL, and partly to examine ways of supporting student learning both before, and crucially, at the point where they first seek the advice of technical staff.
"I would like to make this", "Will this work?” "Is this possible?"
Following a period of visits and enquiry, my research became essentially practical in the form of manufacturing objects using techniques and materials commonly accessible to a cross section of UAL students.As a result the activities, images and objects provide content for Process Arts, which shares the aim of sharing technical information, while supplying physical examples that can be used as reference material.
The 40 or so objects seek to achieve some or all of the following;
- Demonstrate technique
- Explore the material properties
- Acknowledge varying levels of skill
- Versatility across disciplines
- Provide support for kinesthetic learners
- Encourage curiosity and experimentation
