Self Directed Project: Painting For Inspiration

Saturday 17 March 2012

Learning Agreement



NAME:                                   Yolanda Collins     

COURSE:                             BA (Hons) Costume with Performance Design        

UNIT TITLE:                         Self Directed Project                    

REF. NO/LEVEL:                CSS518

WEIGHTING:                        2.0      

DURATION:                         9 Weeks       

HOURS OF STUDY:          300 Hours    

Unit Leader:                         Adele Keeley/Graham Cottenden



Your Blog address:          http://​yolandasdp.blogspot.com/



DESCRIPTION:



In this unit I will develop my creative and practical skills in film design and styling through 1) An individual photographic shoot based on a painting from The National Gallery and the National Portrait gallery and 2) Being the Costume designer and an assistant on two BA (Hons) Film production short films, also based on painting from the galleries.

My decision to choose this project for my SDP was centrally based around my interest in Art History and being able to use my knowledge to further my work and also to gain invaluable skills on a film set that I can take forward it the industry.



For the first part of the unit I will visit the two galleries and select a number of images that strike my interest. I will be looking for how the colours, poses and setting can be transferred to a photographic remake, either set modern or contemporary to the image. I will then narrow down to one painting and further the research of costume and setting. Once I have sketched up some ideas I will look into the costume store and other places to source the costumes and props for the shoot. For the shoot itself I have already found a photographer to take the photo and I will be on hand to make sure everything looks right in the image. The second part of the unit will begin properly after the film pitches by the film students however before this I will begin to become familiar with CosPlot pro and begin initial research. Once I am given the script I have just less than two weeks to source and prepare the costumes. I will also make sure I have at least one or two fittings just so the costumes will fit as near to perfect as possible. On the day of the shoot I will be just out of shot making sure of continuity (if applicable) and re setting the costumes (and hair, also if applicable) for each new shot/ take. And the other day I will assist another Filmy on their shoot. After the filming is complete I will have a few weeks to get my film file completed with all the paperwork that I accumulate through the filming process.



I chose to undertake this project as participating on a film is something I have never done before but have become increasingly more interested in as I have learnt more about the processes. I already feel that I have learnt incomparable skills from previous workshops that I can put into practice on any other shoots I may do while still at AUCB and they will also translate well into the industry. I also look forward to the independence on this project and working with a team from other courses.

 

For assessment I will produce a comprehensive sketchblog containing my processes for the styling section and for the filming unit. It will also include reflections and evaluation of all of the elements of this project. I really feel that a blog will help me organise my time better as it allows for a more systematic collection of ideas. In addition to the sketch blog I will hand in a film supervising file for the two films I will work on and a hard copy of my final styled photograph.





Aims:




A1       To provide opportunities for self-initiated, autonomous learning

            And develop the ability to plan time and work independently



A2       To provide opportunity to study the contextual development of costume and performance design



A3       To further develop the creative, intellectual and practical applications of research and contextualisation within a self initiated environment



A4       To propose, develop and evaluate professional aspirations through professional development planning



Learning Outcomes:


On completion of this unit you will be able to:



LO1     Identify and define the context for the development of your own work towards professional aspirations



LO2     Demonstrate an understanding of the development of Costume with performance design

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LO3     Have developed the creative, intellectual and practical applications of research and contextualisation



LO4    Consolidate and demonstrate professional aspirations and planning                     



Assessment Requirements:





A sketchbook including: research, development ideas and photos from the styling project and research, development ideas and on-set photos from the film project. (In a blog format)



A film file: Continuity, Character breakdown, Budget breakdown and any other relevant paperwork generated. For most of this you can use print outs from Costume Plot Pro.



All under pinned by personal development planning (in your blog journal) and a final written evaluation (750 words) evidenced in your Blog             100%







Each assessment requirement must be passed at a minimum grade of 40% to successfully complete the unit



Assessment Criteria (specific criteria related to the learning outcomes and linked to the statement of generic assessment criteria matrix):           
           

  1. Evidence of knowledge of contextual and theoretical issues – The level to which you have considered the context of your project and evidenced that to your body of work (LO1, LO2)
  2. Evidence of understanding through synthesis and development – The application and extend to which research has informed decision-making and project development together with the appropriate management of time (LO2, LO3, LO4)
  3. Evidence of evaluation and reflection – The extent to which you have reflected on the progress of your project and used it to inform personal development planning (LO4)
  4. Evidence of realisation through the communication of ideas - The presentation of your work and the level to which specialist knowledge has been applied, communicated and evidenced (LO3, LO4)

Reference Material 

This will vary according to the needs of the individual project.  You will define Reference Material through personal investigation and consultation with staff and list it in your Learning Agreement.


Davenport, M (1976). The Book of Costume. New York: Crown Publisher 

Hollander, A (2002). Fabric of Vision. London: National Gallery Company Limited 

Jonathan Jones. (2004). How Vermeer's Painting's Translate to Film. Available: http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2004/jan/09/1 

nationalgallery.org.uk

V&A. (2004). V&A Influences-Vivienne Westwood. Available: http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1231_vivienne_westwood/influences2.html.

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