Catching up with exercises from the lesson last week. I thought doing this exercise on Soundlands Proposals would be helpful before attempting to write my own.
‘Small group exercise: Review these proposals. Which proposal do you think won the commission? Why? Reflect on this in 300 words in your blog. (Realisation, Process, Communication)’
‘Berger – Bangor Searches for a Microphone’
-Clear outline of proposal. Stating the thought behind the choices made in a simple, straightforward manner. “What, Where, How, When”. Simplistic approach. Quite a nice idea. Perhaps a slightly overtly positive tone, did not plan for any potential issues.
Burchell -Songsmith
-A more developed conceptual piece, where the focus of the sound is on the city, but around this theme of Kintsukuroi. Thoroughly researched the city and planned or any potential issues. Detailed surveying of each potentially location for project. Detailed process, including a schedule. Aims and Outcomes, all in a very thorough proposal with proof of concept and showing of the artist’s method.
I overheard from Milo that the second proposal was the winner, and it is clear to see why. I do think both were interesting concepts though.