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WEEK SIX
There is substantial evidence that organisms are not limited for their evolution to genes that belong to the gene pool of their species. Rather it seems more plausible that in the time-scale of evolution the whole of the gene pool of the biosphere is available to all organisms and that the more dramatic steps and apparent discontinuities in evolution are in fact attributable to very rare events involving the adoption of part or all of a foreign genome. (Jeon and Danielli in Dawkins: The Extended Phenotype)
Build (1)
Build one of the six tectonic moments you drew in an axonometric array. The moment emerged from an interaction between at least two (original) joints - build those too, as neighbors. Build 3+ study models in foam, as a sequence mounted on white background.
Draw
Generate two axonometric drawings describing the Volume of Jointed Tales. Develop a procedure that leads from the generative drawings to an axonometric 'explosion' drawing; it includes rules for the extrusion of components. Apply the procedure twice, based on two different reference drawings. The emerging drawings are speculative in nature - not representational. Focus on the behaviors and effects of the characters. Lightly draw a 9x9 volume and ordering system as orientation. (Pencil on vellum, 36" x 27" horizontally)
Build (2)
Build a first prototype (paper, foam) of the Volume of Jointed Tales. On the basis of your 9x9 generative drawings and following the logic you have established in your axonometric drawings, build the assembly that tells the jointed tales.
Let the prototypes be informed by your research. Certain tectonic qualities you discovered in your material memory research might work well with your construct. Allow for adoptions and dramatic steps as described in the quote above.
Carefully read the issues and requirements from the general syllabus (excerpt handed out in class)
Research
Continue your research on Material Memory. Narrow the field of investigation and formulate a clear description of your focus area. Write and fine-tune one paragraph as an outline.
Read
Manuel De Landa : Species and Ecosystems
Write
Jeffrey Hogrefe, English Professor at Pratt, offered to review your tales. By Thursday prepare two pages: Three original tales on one; rewritten one tale on the other. Print, staple and include your name, course name.
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