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studio update wk 9-10

The two week update from wk 9-10 is provided by Margaret Tanjutco and finds humour in the hard work phase of getting the k-film installations into shape. You need to keep your sense of humour when working with Korsakow.

WEEK 9-10 UPDATE:

Weeks 9 and 10 are all about the productivity and fine tuning required to get our final Korsakow projects finished and flabbergasting. It’s a race against time to make sure our presentations and projects are ready to be flaunted to Maroondah Art Gallery curator, Lisa Byrne, for her final bits of feedback before the ultimate submission.

Each group had the opportunity to receive consultations with Seth who kept us on track by offering his thoughts on how to better shape and sharpen our work. He made sure that we continually took into account the real-world implications of our projects – both in scale and in content. Playing with such a unique software and media format, his guidance was much appreciated. We also had the opportunity to work within an “open studio” – a helpful and much needed mode of tute which this type of project benefitted from greatly.

Of course the written assessment tasks were not to be forgotten either, manifesting itself as a reflective diary and project-based summary. The style of writing needed to take full advantage of the latter was also emphasised. We shall definitely not hold back on our hypotheses, fascinations, and criticisms surrounding beloved Korsakow.

We are well on our way to “crunch time” here at Documentary Design and we are so thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase our work at the Maroondah Art Gallery. We’re facing real life with real people and very real budgets. CAN WE DO IT? Of Korsakow we can.

Week 12 Presentation

Details for the final studio presentation to the gallery director/curator next week.

When is it happening?
Monday Oct 10 11.30-1.00.

What is the key aim of these group presentations?

The main aims of these presentations before the week 13 deadline are as follows:

a. Provide the curator with an insight into what might be expected as a submission to the gallery.

b. Provide the curator with ideas on how the work may be installed and work out what will need to be provided in advance to make that happen.

c. Use the opportunity to get feedback from the curator, studio lead and others to improve the work for gallery exhibition and assessment.

What is required for the Tuesday studio in week 11?

Use the Tuesday studio before next week to get feedback on how your presentation may be improved for assessment before presenting in week 12. This means pushing your presentation along as far as possible even if your k-film is still being built. This includes visuals of your installation idea.

What is the format?

The presentations will be 10 minutes long with 10 minutes feedback from the panel and studio.

Please note the presentations will need to run to time in regards to the bookings with panel guests.

The format for the presentations is open in regards to the use of slides and presentation tools, along with demonstrating your k-film prototype.

Groups will be expected to note feedback from the studio and use that inform the refinement of the final submitted work.

The final presentation and uploaded written presenter notes are to be submitted by Monday Oct 10 11.30-1.00. These notes will be placed in a shared (e.g. PB4 Group 1) folder.

Personal assessment checklists will need to be updated by all group members with a link to the presenter notes/slides etc.

How is it being assessed?
From the PB4 assessment sheet.

  • The presentation fits within the allocated duration.
  • The presentation is conducted professionally and acknowledges the panel members where appropriate
  • The presentation is clearly articulated and focused.
  • The structure of the presentation is evident and easy for the audience to follow.
  • Prompts are used effectively to provide context and communicate ideas.
  • Visual images are used creatively to illustrate clearly the ideas presented.
  • The final presentation responds to feedback studio from peers, the teacher and panel members.