Conclusion
I feel that this semester has been the most ambitious I have been in terms of churning out creativity. When I started this degree, I… Read More »Conclusion
Michael Varney
Week 11 – TAKEOVER / REFLECTION
The takeover took place today and I found it to be an interesting experience in terms of how you think your project will be experienced… Read More »Week 11 – TAKEOVER / REFLECTION
Week 10 – Finishing Time
24/04/23 Proposal form presentations were today. I felt that mine went well, couldn’t fit the equipment list and questions for staff within the 10 minutes… Read More »Week 10 – Finishing Time
Week 9 –
17/04/23 Today Amy held what was originally meant to be my workshop and she delivered her idea brilliantly. I never paint and the way her… Read More »Week 9 –
Week 8 / Easter Holidays
**There are two separate posts on this page, I couldn’t seperate them without ruining the runner order of posts, so I kept them merged.** WEEK… Read More »Week 8 / Easter Holidays
TAKEOVER STATEMENT
An interactive experience involving a traveller who has returned from being transported to a world frozen in time. Featuring sound, lights, props with a presented… Read More »TAKEOVER STATEMENT
Week 7 – Time Passes
20/03/23 Today we had our research presentation based on key concepts, i felt mine went well. There’s not much to say other than that due… Read More »Week 7 – Time Passes
Week 6 – Balancing the weight
13/03/23 Today’s talk from Joanne was again welcomed and very helpful in terms of careers and prospects etc I now know I can re take… Read More »Week 6 – Balancing the weight
Week 5 – Reading Week / Major Progression
06/03/23 Yesterday my order arrived to start making the crystals for the takeover/exhibition room. I started out with a PVA method for paper-mache but then… Read More »Week 5 – Reading Week / Major Progression
Week 4 – The Traveller and Frozen Time
27/02/23 An idea I have is to give some focus/experimentation back towards my great grandad’s memoirs and the two great wars. The film will now… Read More »Week 4 – The Traveller and Frozen Time
Week 3 – Let’s begin
20/02/23 This weekend and today I have been unwell and haven’t managed to do anything as of yet. I was gutted that I missed today’s… Read More »Week 3 – Let’s begin
Week 2 – The Shed
12/02/22 Today has been relatively stressful, I am in a sort of financial circumstance that is unavoidable. Due to this I am having to cancel… Read More »Week 2 – The Shed
Introduction / Week 1
INTRODUCTION 30/01/23 The first class in week 1 was a good introduction into the term and an interesting marketing exercise focusing on different groups of… Read More »Introduction / Week 1
Week 10 – Proposal Form / Conclusion
05/12/12 Were coming towards the end of this semester and the end of 2022. I feel confident about the whole process so far. The book… Read More »Week 10 – Proposal Form / Conclusion
Week 9 – Influences / Building upon last year
28/11/22 Last semester I was elated with my grades but let myself down with an inadequate proposal form. So tonight I have been going going… Read More »Week 9 – Influences / Building upon last year
Week 8 – What’s Next?
21/11/22 After my tutorial, I realised more that my WordPress notebook isn’t as full and detailed as my last semester’s notebook, I actually brought this… Read More »Week 8 – What’s Next?
Week 7 – Results
15/11/22 Today managed to go to plan within my lessons in the PW building, I captured enough to finish my book today, although I may… Read More »Week 7 – Results
Week 6 – Reading Week
07/11/22 Following on from my last post I have started re-imagining the rainfall journey film I made and have started a new timeline. Focusing more… Read More »Week 6 – Reading Week
Week 5 – A new mindset
31/10/22 Been an interesting few weeks, I truly have felt like a student and been part of a cognitive machine that pumps out creativity. I… Read More »Week 5 – A new mindset
Week 4 – Will it work or am I overthinking?
24/10/22 Starting this week off in a more different direction when it comes to the photography. I managed to snap another person up for the… Read More »Week 4 – Will it work or am I overthinking?
Week 3 – Reflecting on the Everyday
17/10/22 Reflecting on today’s tutorial, I will stick to the one aspect of the the everyday and this will be the school of art. Making… Read More »Week 3 – Reflecting on the Everyday
Week 2 – Foreward
10/10/22 If ever there was a series that could really give the feeling of ‘The Everyday’ it would be Shane Meadows ‘This is England and… Read More »Week 2 – Foreward
Week 1 – The Everyday
03/10/22 This semester’s theme for Interdisciplinary Practise is called ‘Everyday life’. When brainstorming ideas for this theme I started taking notes over October and came… Read More »Week 1 – The Everyday
Week 10 – Conclusion / Takeover
26/04/22 This week I have been incredibly unwell, but pushing through to keep attendance at a maximum. Today is also project proposal day and then… Read More »Week 10 – Conclusion / Takeover
REVIEW
Bellow is the 1000 word review for submission for Semester 2. Persepolis (Film) by Maryjane Satrapi “…I don’t like to preach, but here’s some advice.… Read More »REVIEW
Easter Break (04/04 – 21/04)
04/04/22 Been an interesting 2nd semester so far in terms of Interdisciplinary, pretty much very up and down in terms of my emotions towards it.… Read More »Easter Break (04/04 – 21/04)
Week 9 – Group Workshop
29/03/22 Today we proceeded with Paulina’s workshop, involving what we would like to take in a time of immediate crisis from our homes and what… Read More »Week 9 – Group Workshop
Week 8 – Stealing Time
21/03/22 Received feedback on the current project during tutorial; was a great response. A further digest of what area of topic the ending could potentially… Read More »Week 8 – Stealing Time
Week 7 – Pitch / Enthusiasm
15/03/22 Today we held a digest for the takeover event and made me become very interested, so interested to the point where I have volunteered… Read More »Week 7 – Pitch / Enthusiasm
Week 6 – Achieving Results
08/03/22 More progress made on the film. Although only 20 seconds of footage so far now due to changing the frame rate for a smoother… Read More »Week 6 – Achieving Results
Week 5 – Hiccups / Progress
28/02/22 Project came to a complete standstill over the weekend, due to feeling unwell again. Something that can’t be helped I guess, but today will… Read More »Week 5 – Hiccups / Progress
Week 4 – Workshop 3 / Making the Studio
21/02/22 Over the weekend I have been learning the new app I purchased for stop motion rendering, this app was cheap and allows the use… Read More »Week 4 – Workshop 3 / Making the Studio
Week 3 – Workshop 2 / Figurines
14/02/22 Contacted the new solo artist band formally known as Freshly Ground for use of the song ‘I’d Like’ for the project. 15/02/22 Today in… Read More »Week 3 – Workshop 2 / Figurines
Week 2 – Workshop 1 / Planning
08/02/22 Today in the the seminar we carried out a blind drawing/visual drawing of what he heard and saw/heard on screen. So far in in… Read More »Week 2 – Workshop 1 / Planning
Week 1 – Nostalgia / Semester 2
02/02/22 One of the most concrete and vital components or feelings when it comes to defining ‘home’ is nostalgia. This feeling reminds us of our… Read More »Week 1 – Nostalgia / Semester 2
REVIEW
Below is the 1000 word review for submission. The Wall (Film) by Pink Floyd – Reviewby Mike Varney Pink Floyd have had a versatile career… Read More »REVIEW
Week 10 – Fin, results
Week 10 marks the end of this project, its been an interesting development from the start. From misunderstanding the brief and thinking there were two… Read More »Week 10 – Fin, results
Week 9 – Editing. / Filming Null Island
Using Fairlight within DaVinci Resolve, I have started to record the narration for the short film. There has been some researching towards this using tutorials,… Read More »Week 9 – Editing. / Filming Null Island
Week 8 – Navigating Results / Faith
This week will helm some of the final shots of the journey, plotting out on the ordnance survey map I have found the direct route… Read More »Week 8 – Navigating Results / Faith
Week 7 – Progression / Pitch
Further editing continues, some real progress is being made now life is back to normal again. Transitioning and planning out of the shots is working… Read More »Week 7 – Progression / Pitch
Week 6 – Musical Keys
This week has been tough in terms of the filmmaking process, big surprise – it’s difficult! What I have found now Is that after making… Read More »Week 6 – Musical Keys
Week 5 – Compilation / Paper ideas
This week I have started the video editing process of the short film whilst laying out a basic plan in my head for how I… Read More »Week 5 – Compilation / Paper ideas
Week 4 – Into The Wild / Sweet Potato’s
‘And I also know how important it is in life not necessarily to be strong but to feel strong. To measure yourself at least once.… Read More »Week 4 – Into The Wild / Sweet Potato’s
Week 4 – Restart (The Journey of Rainfall)
This week has been a funny one – although thinking I originally had two projects going forward, there is only meant to be one. So… Read More »Week 4 – Restart (The Journey of Rainfall)
Week 3 – Creation
Progress is made, the composition has started. The artist research has paid off, this is a solid beginning to the track. The theme to this… Read More »Week 3 – Creation
Week 2 – Small Begginings
“A creative artist works on his next composition because he was not satisfied with his previous one.” Dmitri Shostakovich This week is starting off well;… Read More »Week 2 – Small Begginings
Week 1 – Start / Semester 1
The start of this journey has been a tough one, through self doubt and wobbling through my own decisions I may have rushed big decisions… Read More »Week 1 – Start / Semester 1