7.12.09
Mini Briefs
Brief 1:
Entropy
[en-truh-pee]
noun
1. Thermodynamics.
a. (on a macroscopic scale) a function of thermodynamic variables, as temperature, pressure, or composition, that is a measure of the energy that is not available for work during a thermodynamic process. A closed system evolves toward a state of maximum entropy.
b. (in statistical mechanics) a measure of the randomness of the microscopic constituents of a thermodynamic system. Symbol: S
2. (in data transmission and information theory) a measure of the loss of information in a transmitted signal or message.
3. (in cosmology) a hypothetical tendency for the universe to attain a state of maximum homogeneity in which all matter is at a uniform temperature (heat death).
4. a doctrine of inevitable social decline and degeneration.
Explore the uncertainty within a manufacturing process.
As a controlled event occurs, the amassed uncertainty should be lessened by the understanding of the process and thus producing a more successful result. When this uncertainty is allowed to control the event the results will produce wide and varying forms.
Explore the possibility of producing one off pieces in manner that creates individual forms and allows the process to dictate form.
Brief 2:
Casting
Create a greater understanding of casting.
Casting is a process that is thousands of years old. It is a process used for many materials and new techniques have been developed alongside these materials.
Plastic Resins, Metals, Plaster and Concrete can all be cast to create forms with both function and aesthetics at their core. The process as a whole can create a better understanding for materials and their own constituents
Explore the possibility of producing one off pieces in manner that creates individual forms and allows the process to dictate form.
Through working with various methods and materials develop a greater understanding of casting and the benefits to be found from using it.
Entropy
[en-truh-pee]
noun
1. Thermodynamics.
a. (on a macroscopic scale) a function of thermodynamic variables, as temperature, pressure, or composition, that is a measure of the energy that is not available for work during a thermodynamic process. A closed system evolves toward a state of maximum entropy.
b. (in statistical mechanics) a measure of the randomness of the microscopic constituents of a thermodynamic system. Symbol: S
2. (in data transmission and information theory) a measure of the loss of information in a transmitted signal or message.
3. (in cosmology) a hypothetical tendency for the universe to attain a state of maximum homogeneity in which all matter is at a uniform temperature (heat death).
4. a doctrine of inevitable social decline and degeneration.
Explore the uncertainty within a manufacturing process.
As a controlled event occurs, the amassed uncertainty should be lessened by the understanding of the process and thus producing a more successful result. When this uncertainty is allowed to control the event the results will produce wide and varying forms.
Explore the possibility of producing one off pieces in manner that creates individual forms and allows the process to dictate form.
Brief 2:
Casting
Create a greater understanding of casting.
Casting is a process that is thousands of years old. It is a process used for many materials and new techniques have been developed alongside these materials.
Plastic Resins, Metals, Plaster and Concrete can all be cast to create forms with both function and aesthetics at their core. The process as a whole can create a better understanding for materials and their own constituents
Explore the possibility of producing one off pieces in manner that creates individual forms and allows the process to dictate form.
Through working with various methods and materials develop a greater understanding of casting and the benefits to be found from using it.
6.12.09
Our Cockroachgroup focused on the Oriental Cockroach, because it is the only cockroach, which carries her eggs (between 16 and 18) in a case for 30 hours. It has a very protected surface. So, we created the concept of the "Super Mom".
In our scenario the mankind will die because an atomic war and the cockroaches become bigger and superintelligent. So, the female cockroach creates a more comfortable and more protective bag for her eggs. She will just use two arms for going shopping or fighting against enemies. The other 4 arms are busy with the eggs. If she is tired, she can sit inside the bag, so it´s also a protection place for her.
In our scenario the mankind will die because an atomic war and the cockroaches become bigger and superintelligent. So, the female cockroach creates a more comfortable and more protective bag for her eggs. She will just use two arms for going shopping or fighting against enemies. The other 4 arms are busy with the eggs. If she is tired, she can sit inside the bag, so it´s also a protection place for her.
Hi All,
unfortunately i didn't take any photos from the cockroach day,( although Ciara did so i am sure that they will be posted) Stephen I know you saw it, but for the others, we approached the project by picking a quality of the cockroach that we were interested in,
in this case it was vision,as seen through a compound eye. We showed this visually by creating a series of filters that could be worn. For our presentation we filmed through the camcorder using the filters and projected this image into a 'cockroach den' that we had built. The viewer was invited to enter the den, watch the projection and then interact with the experience by wearing the filters, listen to white-noise and try to navigate the den. The feedback that we received was that the experience was disorientating, and the participants seemed to enjoy the interaction.
I was wondering if any of you have had any thoughts of how we can use the experience of this day to inform our mini briefs, could it be in the form of presentation? or the ability to create things with low-tec materials ? for me, I rally enjoyed exploring an idea and presenting it fully in a variety of ways.
unfortunately i didn't take any photos from the cockroach day,( although Ciara did so i am sure that they will be posted) Stephen I know you saw it, but for the others, we approached the project by picking a quality of the cockroach that we were interested in,
in this case it was vision,as seen through a compound eye. We showed this visually by creating a series of filters that could be worn. For our presentation we filmed through the camcorder using the filters and projected this image into a 'cockroach den' that we had built. The viewer was invited to enter the den, watch the projection and then interact with the experience by wearing the filters, listen to white-noise and try to navigate the den. The feedback that we received was that the experience was disorientating, and the participants seemed to enjoy the interaction.
I was wondering if any of you have had any thoughts of how we can use the experience of this day to inform our mini briefs, could it be in the form of presentation? or the ability to create things with low-tec materials ? for me, I rally enjoyed exploring an idea and presenting it fully in a variety of ways.
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