Task 3 Research Project- Initial Ideas and interests

• Which areas of Creative Practices particularly interest me (these may include areas outside of your immediate subject specialism)?

I quite enjoy looking at the questions behind whats 'correct' in photography such as photographer Nan Golding as there are very different view points.

I also think I might like to look at Orlan surgery as I think this interest me due to how strange and bazaar the circumstances of her surgeries. 

The main aspects of fashion I will consider is the fur trade as I am interested in the different points of views and am interested in the protest and controversies.

• Are there any questions that I have identified in my response to the readings and lectures that have formed part of the module to date? What about any questions that I have posted on my blog?

There is one artist that used and bought bodies and put them in certain position and used curtain body parts, I would really like to find the name of this art as I find that sort of art mind boggling. I would also like to find out why he would do something like that. 

• Which aspects of the readings and lectures from the module have you agreed with?

I agree strongly with fur trade controversies in the fashion industry as I feel that it is a complete outrage! I am also two minded about the child photography as I'm not sure if I can honestly say that I agree or disagree to this. I also agree with the designer who put plus size models down the cat walk as I feel every women should feel beautiful! And I really feel that it was a good and well thought decision to make. I agree with Orlan's twist on art, making her the art I agree with this as it's very different to what we already know.

I always find it easier to disagree with something than think to what I agree with only due to the matter that things I find disturbing and things I don't like stick in my mind more.

• Which aspects of the reading or the lectures from the module have you found to be particularly interesting?

I think the things I have found most interesting is definitely Orlans' surgery as I think it is just mad. I also found the reading about the photographer who couldn't help a women so he just photographed her slowly dying, I found this interesting as there was total uproar however he was trying to make the public move faster and he was simply watching not help and the controversies behind this is very interesting. Also things such as the dog dying as the dog was the piece of art in the gallery, why no one help him is completely beyond me. I find things interesting if they upset as if i feel strongly I also want to do my own personal research as bad things seem to really trigger in my mind.

• Which aspects of the reading or the lectures and discussions from the module to date have you disagreed with?

I can honestly say there is a lot of things that come to mind when asked what I disagree with. I really strongly disagree with the dog and no-one bothering to move the bowl or give him water, I don't think that I could have walked past and not done anything and left him there to die, I think this is disgraceful! It is not art, its cruelty! 

In the fashion industry I disagree with fur, and massive animals such as tiger are killed for their fur, I think that is absolutely outrageous! Closely followed by child labour and poor working conditions.

The exhibition being held with the gold fish in blenders, this is also a disgrace and its just simple cruelty, people are cruel for even considering to press the button! Why would anyone want to kill an animal? This is not art! And is a disgrace to the art world.

Micheal Craig's Oak tree is pathetic. Its simple a glass of water on a glass shelf, that's just crap closely followed by the lights being switched on and off and called 'art' I really don't think that is art. 

• Are there any specific issues that you feel strongly about? (Art, Design & Media related or not?)

Mainly animal cruelty such as fox hunting and neglected pets, it's simply unfair on the animals that can't speak for themselves.

Also abused children, this is unfair, the child is bought into the world, it should be to a loving family. Such as the Baby P case, people missed his serious injuries and no one noticed. And finally he died, its disgrace how sick people actually are and what nasty things they are doing to people. How can his mother stand there any do nothing and watch all that disgusting abuse go on to someone so innocent and young.

• What exhibitions/events/screenings have you been to see since the beginning of the program? Are there any specific aspects of these that have particularly interests you?

Something in the Arnolfini really stood out to me, I think it was called playing with software, I was able to move the objects and really feel interactive, I enjoyed myself greatly. The objects that I was able to move made different noises depending on where you moved it. This was good for all ages.

• What do you know about contemporary employment practices in your chosen area of specialism?

I think it means about how the graphic design industry is getting on in conjunction to the recession we have been hit by. I think that it is definitely picking up as I have a few contacts in the industry that say the work load is getting better by the day and is busy. I have no doubt in my mind that I wouldn't be able to find a job at the end of this course due to my determination and ambition. 
I think I am what employers are looking for as I am very determined and want to learn everything I can. I am also happy to start right at the bottom and will happily do the jobs that others don't want to, which I think employers will respect. I am good at time keeping and am never late. I have learnt skills which will set me up for the real graphic industry.

• Are you specifically interested in any aspect of commercial practices?

I am interested in every part of graphic design. I think I would like to work in animation as I think this would be a great job to have with a fun side attached to it. However I would like to design logos, letter headers and all the small things that we seem to forget about. Even things simple such as packaging and how things are cleverly put together interests me.

• What do you intend to do at the end of the Foundation Degree? Do you know how you are going to go about this? What do you need to know to pursue your ambitions?

After finishing the course I will go into an apprenticeship and work my way up through the company. I will look up companies in and around Bristol to start with, get there phone numbers and call to see if I can get an appointment, I will post on email my CV, I would also consider walking into each company building to show eagerness and to show I really want the job, I am prepared to do this to succeed.