20050901
WEEK ONE
Although diagrams can serve an explanatory function, clarifying form, structure or program to the designer and to others, and notations map program in time and space, the primary utility of the diagram is as an abstract means of thinking about organization. (Stan Allen)
TODAY
Intro Diagram
Watch Magnolia prologue, the tale of "Seventeen year old kid Sydney Barringer" (02:44 - 06:00) screenplay in hand. The "NFL diagram" (05:00) supports the narration of the tale. Only a few aspects of the story are covered by this filmic device. In sketch form develop a diagram of the tale that works outside the context of the film and integrates several aspects of the story. (character relation, temporal dimension, plot) Tell the tale in a diagram (Sketch, pencil on paper 8 1/2" x 11")
Read Ben van Berkel : Diagram
Read Wassily Kandinsky, Point and Line to Plane (excerpt)
TOMORROW
Tell the Tale
Tell the story of your three Word Joints, the Word Plays. Describe roles, relationships, behaviours and movement of characters / textual parts. Write a short script for each of you 3 tales. (max. 200 words each, Type: 10 point Arial, all on one page 8 1/2" x 11" )
Draw the Tale
Diagram your three tales in sketch form (as you did for the film) considering spatial relationships, size, movement, directionality and transformation of characters. How do the characters operate? (Sketch, pencil on paper 8 1/2" x 11")
Re-enact the stories according to your diagrams. Paper cut outs on ruled screens (templates provided). Record each assembly in a hard line drawing. Allow overlay of transformational positions. Use different line type and weight to establish hierarchies. Three Drawings (6"x6") pencil on vellum, layout horizontally on one sheet (24" x 11"). Title each drawing below - original word joint (Type: 12 point Arial).
The three Word Joint drawings are the basis of your 3 Wood Word Joints to be developed next week.
WEEKEND
Read Marco Frascari : The Tell the Tale Detail
Continue Research Wood Joinery
TUESDAY (make up for Monday, Labor Day)
Pin-up and present:
- Reworked Research Wood Joint (incl. drawings and model)
- Script, story of 3 Word Joints, Word Plays
- Sketch Diagrams of 3 Word Joints
- Drawing 3 Word Joints
.: Jonas 1:00 PM
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