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Week 8 - Artistic Translation: Style & Process Research

P2: Research–Creation Project · Groups of 3–4 students

Objective

In this session, you will build on your research and brainstorming from previous sessions to define the type and scope of your artistic response project. You will ensure the project is achievable within a 3-week timeframe while remaining conceptually grounded in the work of your selected artist(s)/collective(s).

By the end of this session, you will have:

Reviewed both your individual research and group brainstorming notes.
Selected a final project direction (performance, music, visual art, digital art, installation, hybrid, etc.).
Defined a clear conceptual link between your project and the chosen artist(s)/collective(s).
Outlined the project steps and outline initial materials needed for production.

Materials Required

Your Group P2 Notes and Individual annotated resources / research notes from P2 - In-class Work 1
Laptop or device for writing and documentation
Access to the selected artist(s)/collective(s) works (images, videos, sound, etc.)
Digital or physical sketching/drafting tools

Activities

Complete the following in order. Ask your professor for guidance if needed.

[20 minutes] Review & Connect

Review Previous Work
- As a group, revisit your notes from P2 – In-class Work 1.
- Share any new resources, observations, or insights gathered individually since then.
Identify Common Ground
- Discuss the core ideas and methods that connect the selected artist(s)/collective(s) to your own voices and lived experiences.
- Ensure your project highlights identity through community, body, and/or place.
Record Your Ideas in a shared document under “General Brainstorm”.
- Use these guiding questions:
  - What thematic link ties our work to the artist(s)/collective(s)?
  - Which techniques, materials, or approaches can we adapt?
  - How can we make this our own while keeping a clear dialogue with their work?
  - How will we divide tasks so all members contribute equally?
  - Are there ethical or cultural considerations to address? How will we navigate them?

[30 minutes] Project Definition

Select Project Type
- Performance, music/sound art, visual art, digital art, installation, hybrid, etc.
- Ensure it is feasible within 3 weeks given your group’s time, skills, and available resources.
Write a Project Description (150–200 words) in your shared document under “Project Definition”:
- Working Title (optional)
- Authors & Roles — list all group members and their primary roles/responsibilities
- Project Type & Format
- Main Concept & Thematic Focus
- References — specific links to the selected artist(s)/collective(s) and their approaches
- Group Voice — how the work reflects your own identity and perspective
- Thematic Connection — how it engages with community, body, and/or place

[40 minutes] Drafting & Materials Gathering

Create Detailed Drafts
- Divide tasks among group members.
- Develop a clear sketch, storyboard, script, prototype, or outline that maps out your project’s structure and main elements.
- Ensure the draft reflects your chosen concept, references to the selected artist(s)/collective(s), and the thematic focus (community, body, and/or place).
Compile a list of Materials
- List all required items, including:
  - Media assets (images, objects, videos, sounds, etc.)
  - Tools, software, or equipment
  - Props, set pieces, or physical materials
- Specify:
  - What you already have access to
  - What needs to be sourced, created, or booked (include deadlines if applicable)

Record your drafts, sketches, notes, and material lists in your shared document under “Drafting & Materials Gathering”.

➡️ Save your work as a PDF
📄 Filename: Group-#-P2-Project.pdf

Before the Next Class

Collect and prepare the majority of your external materials so they are ready for the first iteration.
Individually, continue gathering inspiration and refining the elements you are responsible for.

📤 Submission

Type	File Name	Who Submits
Project Notes	`Group-#-P2-Project.pdf`	One per group

⚠️ Follow submission protocols carefully. Incomplete or incorrectly formatted submissions may lose points.