FORM: Schedule of Process

The following are the procedural steps that can be followed for the FORM exercise.

SESSION 1 [Friday]
Lecture – Formal Composition
Workshop – In groups, produce a large number of rectilinear planes in a wide variety of shapes (length x width). The shapes do not have to conform to the final dimensions in the task. Arrange the planes in combination with sticks, into groups of 3 (2 planes/1 stick, 1 plane/2 sticks, 3 sticks etc.) keeping in mind the guiding principles above. Evaluate the planar compositions with respect to visual interest, balance, “beauty” etc. Draw them in your sketch book describing the different constructs through paraline and elevation views. Rework the combinations, comparing them to the previous iterations. Draw them. Keep track of your thoughts and the design principles underlying each construct.

WEEKEND
Choosing the most interesting compositions, transform the lines and planes to volumes (in keeping with the principles above). Explore the resulting forms by sketching and testing with physical models. Vary the volumes as much as possible, making sure no two have the same measurement. Start with the dominant form then spend sometime locating the subdominant. Add the subordinate quickly to get a sense of the composition before refining.
Generate about 10 -12 alternatives making sure the compositions vary and contrast widely. Evaluate. Select 5 specimens and prepare for submission on Tuesday.

SESSION 2 [Tuesday]
Presentation. Projects will be graded
Staff in discussion with each design collective will choose about 8 compositions for further exploration and development.

INTERIM
After choosing the most feasible compositions, continue to “design” the construct. Fine tune the relationship of the dominant and subdominant elements. Experiment with the proportions of each element in relation to itself and the other elements. Explore the developing form by sketching and testing with physical models. Start working on the final presentation. Begin researching and experimenting with your chosen media.

SESSION 3 [Friday]
Lecture – Exploring Media
Group Discussion – Groups will gather to present latest progress to design tutor assigned to group. Discussions will cover the way forward and how to best represent your construct. You will refine the construct by drawing, making and analyzing the construct in both three and two dimensions. Sketchbooks will be examined.

WEEKEND
Prepare your final construct for submission on Monday afternoon.