Lecture 1

First lecture was about getting to know what is Experimental 3D and the requirements to pass the module. This module has four assignments which was different from the rest of the modules, which were based on maximum of three assignments each.

Assignment 1 Group Research Essay-2,000-3,000 words
The essay will be based on a statement given to us later on in the workshop.

Assignment 2 Group Artefact- Rendered movie file on DVD
The artefacts will b based on a script.

Assignment 3 Reflective Journal- Hard Copy
Online blog or printed notes of our lectures/ workshops/ meetings and personal opinions

Assignment 4 Individual Artefact and promotional Brochure
Presentation
A solo project which can be based on anything that we may like to work on, and it can be as experimental as we wish. Any software can be used to make the artefact. The Brochure will be based on the individual artefact which be used to promote the work done throughout this module. A brochure about us as an Artist.

Second half of the lecture was spent doing a little exercise. For this exercise we got into groups of four and started to model with plasticine. Modelling was based on three elements; Air, Water and Fire. Our group didn’t really decide which element we all were working towards but instead we all went our own way and modelled anything. In the end we all put our modelled bits together and chose one to represent it to the class. Our final one was a tree on fire (a burning tree). As a class we all voted to pick the best piece. The best one was a bowl of plasticine containing water. Overall, the exercise was a lot fun, because everyone was modelling with different approaches towards the elements.