Mid-Semester Crit [Feedback and Reflection]

Following on from our Mid-Semester Crit Scheme presentation... Feedback, Discussion and Reflection Introductory notes During Djordje and Iman's presentation of their scheme, the critics made some comments that are applicable to our group's overall approach to creating 'anxiety'. An integral part of theatre in itself is the act of ‘witnessing’ it (as in, the presence … Continue reading Mid-Semester Crit [Feedback and Reflection] →

Mid-Semester Crit [Presented Scheme]

A man walks across this empty space whilst someone else is watching him, and this is all that is needed for an act of theatre.Peter Brook Introduction Our brief poses the question: can boredom and ‘optimal’ anxiety be effectively harnessed within a learning space for physical expression? With the amount of stimulus in present day … Continue reading Mid-Semester Crit [Presented Scheme] →

Initial Ideas (Part 2): Coming Together as a Group

Following on from the work completed individually, my group met to discuss our initial responses to the brief. Our ideas melded surprisingly well: there were several conceptual similarities between our ideas in terms of how we approached the anxiety/boredom theme of the brief, and each person had new details to add. The precedents that we … Continue reading Initial Ideas (Part 2): Coming Together as a Group →

Two Precedents

Looking at precedents is a key part of the architectural design process. While particularly crucial for us as students, I imagine that the importance of this process continues into practice, and is relevant for all types of 'making'. It is invaluable to see how ideas similar to your own can be executed in reality, and … Continue reading Two Precedents →