As a second year part time mature student I have enjoyed the challenges which I have faced from the four units undertaken this term.
September. Group D3, Fine Art.
This term was a new experience for me, I was now placed in a much larger group of students, which meant as well as having more opinions to consider this also gave greater diversity to the group. From the first day it was a mind opener, with four various installation to contend with. For the first part of the day I guess it was a case of letting the mind settle and getting into the flow of things. I was confronted with new and exciting experiences to investigate. Moving images,sound installations and quick thinking perspective gave me an adrenalin rush. As a part time student I was given the opportunity to study on a full time basis. P.S. When I first receive any new brief I have a tendency to develop my first idea without fully comprehending the brief, I am now learning to identify this problem. For the next couple of days I worked independently using my camera and sketch book observing a cocooned London. Finishing the first week by returning to college and working from 2d to 3d, back to 2d. Weekend research. Saatchi Gallery, Royal Court Theatre and V&A.
Second week. Developing my 3d structures, encountering some highs and lows, by Thursday my concept was coming together with a few modifications for Friday. Unfortunately on the Friday morning of the Fine Art Crit, I was involved in a traffic accident. I was hospitalized and out of action for ten days. At this point I would like to thank everyone for their support.
Rotation 2. Vis Com week 2.
I returned to college for the second week of Vis Com. My approach and ideas were a little confused, I guess due to my health. However, I embraced the topic,"Tell Somebody Something". I somehow feel I used this as a therapy to aid my recovery.
Rotation 3. Spatial Design and 3D.
I came onto this project with the same enthusiasm as for Fine Art. My experience as a carpenter/builder has enabled me to see the potential for developing this topic. Indeed, I would have said, prior to me undertaking this course that this was where my expertise lay and where I should choose to study. However, my destiny is else where!
Rotation 4. Fashion and Textiles.
I approached this unit with more than a little doubt. I was not sure what to expect, but I fully intended to embrace this project. During the course of my research I felt a growing maturity and development in my work. This enabled me to understand on a broader scale as to how I can incorporate each project within Fine Art and how Art in all its forms is interrelated.
Coming to Chelsea has been a cathartic experience for me.
With the knowledge I have gained and the thoughts and opinions of fellow students and tutors I have decided to take Fine Art as my chosen subject.
Patrick Mc Fadden.
31st October 2010
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