This week Serra introduced the unit and outlined the structure of the sessions for the rest of the term. We also discussed the idea of designing for a “user” and how this could influence the development of our projects. The unit offers two different briefs: one focused on expanded animation and experimental practice, and another exploring photogrammetry, digital environments and storytelling through fragmented representations of real spaces.
A large part of the session was spent discussing the expectations and deliverables for each brief. Serra encouraged us to think carefully about which brief aligned best with our interests and creative goals, rather than immediately choosing based on familiarity with a particular tool or workflow. We were given a week to decide which brief we wanted to pursue before beginning project development.
Serra also recommended working in teams where possible, as many of us had gained valuable experience collaborating during the previous unit. However, she emphasised that working individually was also completely acceptable. At this stage, I was still considering my options and wanted to spend some time thinking about which brief would allow me to experiment with new techniques while building on skills I had already developed.