WEEK (Start from): 13th Nov 2017
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TASKS AND ESTIMATE OF TIME REQUIRED PER TASK
Monday: Collected and sourced materials (30mins).
Attached supports to mirror frames (30mins). Attached and tested acetate
sheets on mirror sections (30mins). Cut out internal mirror designs (45mins).
Glue internal mirror designs together (30mins).
Tuesday: Attached balsa wood strips to A1 paper
(10mins). Paint balsa wood strips and leave to dry (20mins + Dry time). Experiment
with the internal mirror designs and attach gold paper to them (45mins). Test
acetate with frame design (20mins).
Wednesday: Source equipment and materials (30mins).
Cover balsa wood strips with varnish (15mins). Cut out and attach supports to
mirror frames (20mins).
Thursday: Contextual studies group presentation
(150mins). Measure and design, before cutting out, miniature bar sections
(1/10th scale) for the model box (60 mins).
Friday: Essay writing (All day).
Saturday: Source materials (30mins). Paint front of
miniature bar for model box (20mins). Experiment and create five 1/10th
scale miniature bar stalls for model box (150mins).
Sunday: Rest day.
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OUTCOMES:
What worked?
Many of the tasks, during the
week, were achieved without difficulties occurring. The acetate, used as the
mirror’s surface, was highly effective at reflecting the light as well as
images of the items placed in front of it.
What didn’t work?
Although the acetate was
really reflective, the effect that was created when attempting to pass items
through was undesired, as it proved incapable of allowing smooth transitions
of the items.
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CONCLUSION:
What have you learned from these processes?
It became clear that
certain aspects of the project would have to be re-evaluated on occasion and
resolved to achieve the fluid and comprehensible effects. Using cameras, with
monochrome filters, became invaluable, as they revealed how different the
items appeared through a lens, compared to the naked eye.
How will this help you develop your design?
It has forced us to use our
cameras, whether on phones or using SLR cameras, in order to discover how the
imagery will appear, and if it suits the desired appearances. This has will
help us to improve the visual aesthetic of the final piece.
Did you manage your time well? If not what
would you change?
Many of the tasks required
for the full scale set area were completed during this week, which allowed us
to begin focusing our attention on the model box. The early experiments also
allowed us to notice any imperfections, or aspects that were unsuited to the
piece, which meant we would be able to alter them and resolve the scenarios
the ease.
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