Initial Idea - Cult Film

The idea of creating something that is creative and something you are interested in is exciting. I have chosen to work with film because i feel that i am of good knowledge when it comes to this subjet. I believe that i could focus on indepependant firms and be able to relate that to graphic design well. 

Here is the presentation we have to prepare to gain feedback on so that we can start to develop a body of research over summer.

AIM AND/OR OBJECTIVE OF YOUR PROPOSED C.O.P.3 PROJECT

Explore the historical and theoretical aspect of Cultural Films and how they impact on society.

1.     What research needs to be undertaken into the general and specific contexts of your practice?

Research into directors, British film, European foreign film, film committees, USA Films Directors such as boyle / tarnintino / meadows > compare and contrast similar / portrayal of charcters / society within film. Top cult films > pro /cons > public reactions > reflections Cost of films – How it differs from massive blcokbusters Trends in society > relflect on films? Current society today – what trends last? Which die out soon? How films are shot to portray ‘culture’ – camera angles, scene selection, actors / looks.

I wanted to explore the cult film insdurty and ow they have impacted on society over the years.

Feedback

From the presentation it was decided that my subject matter was far to vast. There was no narrowing of topic within the cult theme which ould have caused problems.

Overall it was decided that i should change my question / theme to something that is more directly related to graphic design so that i could have a basis and starting point to focus on within the essay and pratical elements. 

Cop3 - Brief and Understanding

To define an individual analytical and evaluative research interest within the study of art and design contexts.

To develop skills in appropriate written and practical research and evaluative formats that reflect an understanding commensurate with BA (Hons) Level 6 academic practices.

To employ a synthesised understanding of theoretical and practical contexts of individual creative practices and concerns.

To adequately prepare learners for the theoretical and practical research demands of postgraduate study.

Students will develop a cohesive research project, with practical and textual outcomes, in response to a proposal developed during the later stages of the Level 5 programme.This module will require the students to organise and undertake a personal programme of in-depth critical research, to collate and present a coherent written argument and related practical investigation based on analysis and evaluation, presented in the form of an extended formal written study and related practice-based research. The chosen subject will be relevant to a student’s main course of study and will be used to support and inform their specialist practice. The extended study involves self motivated research but will be supported by individual tutorials aimed at helping the student to develop the appropriate scope and depth of subject matter required within such a project.The work undertaken will reveal the student’s appreciation and application of research approaches and methodologies.

Brief

6,000 to 9,000 word extended essay in response to an agreed question / title.The text should include an introduction to your theme, the development of an argument followed by a conclusion that makes clear your position at the culmination of your enquiries.Your extended essay will be bound and presented to academic expectations - lectures will give guidance.A negotiated signifcant practical artefact(s) (ie. prototype (testing of an idea) / or body of content in response to the knowledge researched ) including research notes and documentation of development (blog/journal/poster ).

GRADE BOUNDARIES :

20 % For each:

Demonstrate an independent critical understanding of the aesthetic, cultural, historical, technological,social, political or other contexts relevant to individual subject disciplines.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the synthesis between the theoretical and practical contexts of their own creative concerns.

Evidence the ability to use logic, reasoning and critical judgement to analyse ideas from a range of primary and secondary sources, and employ critical and theoretical methodologies to evaluate examples from the relevant subject discipline.

Evidence the capacity for undertaking awide range of independent practical and theoretical research that demonstrates an informed application of critical, effective and testable processes.

Organise, plan and effectively manage selfdirected projects and communicate outcomes through written and other appropriate forms.