Write Up

*Deadline for Mobility is April 30*

My animation went well, I am pleased with the overall look. I took out the last scene because I felt it was more powerful ending with a bang. I am getting used to After Effects again, and I am also still learning new things about it.

My animation is going well so far although it isn't finished.  I did not get to finish last night because my dad's truck is broke down and he works the night shift so i had to leave early so he could make it to work.  I have 3 scenes done so far, and 2 more to go.  I had a little trouble with moving the masks, I'm sure there is an easier way than how I was doing it.

New York Studio Program

*An opportunity for one student from MCA to go to to New York City for a semester to produce artwork, visit galleries and museums, and have top artist critique work.

*Located in DUMBO, Brooklyn, New York staffed by two professional artists/instructors. Artist visit weekly. Will have individual workspace in the studio. Four faculty include two artists – a painter and a sculptor – and two art writer/critics.

Critiques
Weekly seminars
Evening lectures
Visiting artists
Faculty evaluation of student progress

*Will receive 15 credit hours, 12 studio 3 liberal studies) for a semester as registered at MCA.
*Tuition is paid to MCA which will include a housing stipend to assist with rent.

*Chief Factors in Selection
GPA
Quality of work submitted
Written Proposal
Letters of Recommendation
Demonstrated dedication to ART

*Must write a proposal stating how this experience will benefit my training and growth and specifying immediate aspirations as well as long term goals and dreams.

*Must submit 10 slides/images of representative recent work.

*Two MCA instructors must submit letters of recommendations in which they attest my total commitment to ART, my maturity and readiness to undertake independent living and studying in a challenging environment.

*Must complete the Application

*Must provide Official transcripts

There is a housing facility affiliated with the program that costs $750 a month.

I think this would be a good opportunity for me to get outside of my comfort zone by getting away from Memphis. It would also be interesting to see how my work would change, moving from the rural to the busy urban life. I am going to try my best to do this because it will be a good experience and will look good on my records. If I do get to go, I will be the first Video major to go from MCA.

Outline

*I chose to use abstract paintings for my backgrounds.  I wanted to use these to create abstract landscapes that change from a more mechanical look to a more organic look depending on whether the person or their shadow is in control.  I plan on drawing in the person and the shadow digitally, to create a contrast between the being and his or her surroundings.

*I want to communicate the importance of embracing the shadow through the piece.  I want to show that if one keeps their darker more instinctive side suppressed for too long, it will keep building momentum until it eventually surfaces on  its own.  Their are consequences the person will have to pay after the shadow goes out to play.

1.  The person is comfortable in an ordered mechanical world, while the shadow likes a more chaotic world.  The person is trying to keep the shadow at bay, while the shadow struggles to gain control.

2.  Eventually, the shadow  is suppressed too long and surfaces on its own.  Things begin to get chaotic and fall apart.  At the end, the person must deal with the mess left by the shadow.

3.  Person- likes things to be under control, constantly keeps the shadow internalized.

Shadow- is more instinctive, likes chaos, and indulgences.  Grows stronger the longer it is internalized.  

Storyboard