I am going into this college with an open-mind, and the knowledge that this unit is going to challenge and push me as far out of my comfort zone as humanly possible.
We introduced ourselves to a mix of Multimedia, Fine Art and Interactive Arts students, alongside a handful of Tipsters. I am looking forward to the collaborations that may form through this unit, as being able to learn and progress through combined practices is something that I would like to be more involved in. Our course outline for the next two weeks appears exciting, filled with a variety of guest speakers and collaborative workshops. I intend to go to as many of these opportunities as possible in order to broaden my knowledge/ inspiration from a variety of practices, not just textiles, and also to meet new people from other courses in the art school.
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Our morning session involved taking part in an UNCONFERENCE.
noun: unconference; plural noun: unconferences
- a loosely structured conference emphasizing the informal exchange of information and ideas between participants, rather than following a conventionally structured programme of events.
The idea was to create questions for discussion, pinning these questions onto the walls of the Grosvenor building, and then as individuals or groups, answer and discuss. I purposely placed myself into a group of both interactive arts and illustration students- it was a great way to communicate, and begin to learn about different courses and the ways in which they work, rather than being confined to the textiles practice. It proved a very rewarding afternoon, opened mind to a world of possibilities.
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| Unconference discussion posters and engagement |
Key areas that we have touched upon this afternoon include;
- Our understanding of the term 'blue sky thinking' and the consequences of living by this lifestyle- The boundaries between the human body and technology
- The importance of creativity
- A discussion as to which is more important in making- the process or the outcome
The main result taken away from this session has been understanding the term 'blue sky thinking';
positive based thinking. pushing past the norm and developing ideas/ opinions that we strongly appreciate. THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX. looking at different perspectives. limitless. no boundaries. having the courage to be curious. SERENDIPITY.
It has been really interesting to expand the ways in which we think about everyday scenarios and questions this morning. I find it really rewarding to socialise and network within the School of Art, and I am looking forward to the continuation of doing so next week in our manifesto workshop.