Portholes Exhibition

Your work is being exhibited at the PZ gallery this week, which is opposite Jubilee Pool in Penzance. There is a DVD of music videos, experimental dance and horror trailers along with some of your graphic designs and photography. It was good to see many of you at the private view last night. Make sure you get down there this week as it is open every day until the weekend. There is some excellent art and design work also ranging from ceramics to textiles and the fine art work and installations of the very talented Harriet Ayling.

Assignment 4 ( Due July 2nd)

You are now working with a partner to fulfil the objectives that you agreed together.

This due to be completed by July 2nd unless you have agreed different deadlines with your partner.

You must fulfil the following ;

• Produce excellent quality materials and products using a full range of technology , materials and techniques
• Successfully realise the intentions set out in your proposal
• Clearly address and appeal to a target audience
• Recognise the requirements and expectations of the outlet it is intended for
• Meet deadlines agreed with your partner
• Be inventive and modify plans when necessary
• Monitor the production process continuously and comprehensively, referring to original plans and explaining how they have been modified
• Collate all pre-production and production paperwork


This section relates to the production and delivery of the project. Obviously, as your projects are different, the nature of your evidence will vary, but you need to submit the following as a minimum

Evidence:
• Evidence of the finished project (film footage, performance, artefact)
• A detailed journal documenting and reflecting upon the process. This should include ideas generated, rehearsal notes, meeting notes, planning documentation, feedback and responses from your partner, diary entries, production issues resolved
• Process Portfolio / Level 3 / Unit 3 – Interaction / candidate’s name

Jubilee Pool (Interaction)

On Saturday, performers put on their 1930's song and dance spectacular at the Jubilee Pool in Penzance as part of their 75th anniversary celebrations. In addition they were asked to utilise a cubicle along with other local artists. There were about 50 different installations on the day and ours included Charlie and her Aunt Sally (not literally). Alex played an experimental dance video that the group had choreographed and filmed. Shanice designed and made a dress in a 1930's style. More pictures and a newspaper article to follow....

Interaction projects

Take some time to explore what each of you is doing, or not doing, by checking out your blogs. Dylan and Shay are working hard on the Tinner's Way project and have been out to Trythall and Nancledra primary school helping local artists Lizzie Black and Alessandra Ausenda with their project. They took photographs to document the events and helped out by entertaining pupils and with their artwork. They are accompanying schoolchildren on walks along the Tinners Way which they have researched and explored in preparation. Dylan's blog is a bit thin but he ensures me that there are a lot of draft entries which are nearly ready to be posted. Dylan is a master blogger and a keen follower of another blogging network for cool cats 'Tumblr'. Some posts are a little too risque for squares like me though.

www.dylanstrattondarlinginteract.blogspot.com

www.shaybriscoeinteraction.blogspot.com

Daniella and Biyan are waiting for the visit of local film-maker Barbara Santi on Friday to look at archive footage for their short film project. They have some interesting ideas about interviewing local people about their experiences of their home and how it has changed.

www.unit3biyanli.blogspot.com

www.unit3daniellagriffiths.blogspot.com

Jack has found a funky template and has begun to document his interaction with the Hayle Social Enterprise Trust who are promoting the Pioneerium and are really advancing with their plans to raise the profile of the project. The promotional vidoe is being very carefully planned with scripts being proof read by professionals and those working in the industry. CGI techniques may be incorporated using local companies. We are expecting a very professional product fetauring some high profile supporters.

www.jackreynoldsinteract.blogspot.com

Lauren has blogged about her research and has documented the visits we made to various exhibitions and media outlets in the area such as the Tate in St Ives and Penwith Radio.

www.laurenryder-lauzzy.blogspot.com

More blogs to follow. Ensure that Harvey has got the details so he can follow your interact blog and make sure you update.

Get blogging...

Assignment 3

This assignment is due on July 2nd 2010

Assignment 3/5
Tasks
For this assignment you need to show an understanding of the financial, legal and practical constraints which will inform and influence your project. You will also need to demonstrate the ability to work effectively within these constraints throughout the project. You will need to provide the following:

Evidence:
• Details of the funding arrangements relevant to your partner organisation
(‘Cornwall Council’ funding, registered charity, community project, ‘National Lottery’ funded, ‘Convergence’ funding, ‘Heritage’ funding)
• Full inventory of all the resources that will be available to you for your project
• A detailed budget addressing possible cost implications
• Full discussion of all practical constraints in a SWOT analysis.
• Full discussion of any legal issues which impact upon your project in a web-log pr production journal. This may include legislation relating to working with vulnerable people, working with children
• A full Risk assessment for the project
• Process Portfolio / Level 3 / Unit 3 – Interaction/ candidate’s name


I would suggest starting with interviewing your partner about the above. Ask for full details of their project. Another angle would be to explore the web-site for their organisation. The Tre Project for example has details of governance and about their ethos. www.awen.org.uk/governance.

Barbara Santi is coming in on Friday to conduct a workshop about working with archive footage. This will hopefully inspire your short film idea.

Tinner's Way talks

Local historian and author Craig Weatherhill is talking about the Tinner's Way at Landithney Hall in Madron on Tuesday 8th June at 7pm

Local archaeologist Paul Bonnington is doing likewise the week after June 15th at 7pm

Both are well respected local figures who have a real passion for the area of Penwith evident in their internet profiles. They are experts on the history, archaeology and culture of Penwith and should provide a fascinating insight into the Tinner's Way. Prehaps not something you would have tried before but give it a go and you may be intrigued to find out more.

The future of the Penwith Moors is an issue that you should know about and have an opinion on as it will affect your access rights to an area of outstanding natural beauty on your doorstep.

Screen Machine in Hayle

The Hayle project is generating some excellent publicity which shows students how social action and community groups can raise their profile.

Screen machine is a 'cinema on wheels' which will be around during the holiday season and hopefully will offer some work experience opportunities. This visit will highlight the need for a cinema outlet in Hayle. Digital exhibition is the future of cinema as the 3D experience offers something the home cinema cannot provide. This ties in with the ethos of the Pioneerium providing vital community facilities to enrich the cultural experiences of the local people.

The Screen Machine has also been on Radio 4 and would make a great case study for A level Film Studies. It is currently in Scotland bringing the cinema experience to rural communities. www.screenmachine.co.uk