Personal Learning Plan for Emporers new clothes

Statement of Intent: (describe the main ideas, concepts, topics and/or themes that you intend to explore in relation to your chosen brief) I intent to create an interior set of photographs; or photograph in conjunction with the Story of The Emperor’s new clothes, within this Story I have picked up on the aspect of Self Image, the Emperor changes his clothes all the time and cares about what he looks like, and appears to comes across as Vain, when there is no need for him to buy as many clothes as he does. Using Self Image as a sub theme, I wish to look at modern day women and how their need for make-up is becoming more strong, influenced by media and celebrity status, real women feel under pressure to look good. Alongside this; the new phenomena of the “Selfie” can comes across as very vain in some people eyes, the Selfie is where people like to take pointless photos of themselves, showing them at their best or simply sharing a snapshot of their life, which in reality I think no one really cares about, Facebook shows a great example of this, where people I know will update their profile picture regularly or upload lots of photographs of themselves, and I sit and wonder why? This I feel is another link to the Emperor’s new clothes, his addiction for new clothes and self indulgence, which these days too many people share these attributes; especially the younger generation. Using photography I plan to experiment with portraiture, using young women as a basis, I want to photograph them at their worst and their best, I want to also gain knowledge of why they wear make-up, so I intend to have discussions with them about this. I’m also planning a selfie experiment, I will ask 5 women and 5 men to take part over the space of a week, to take selfies as they would normally do, and I am using this as research to see what various types of selfie I receive back. As an end result for final piece manufacture, I may use myself as the main subject, as theme generally is “The selfie Addiction”.

Methods, Materials and Processes: (describe what materials, methods and processes you intend to use) Having devised a time plan, tasks throughout this project should be taken step by step to make it easier for myself to plan and prepare. I plan on using my camera a lot to produce certain types of images and maybe use some image manipulation or added text into the images. A lot of my project will have to be done outside of college hours, taking the photographs will be done outside of college, and will have to find models willing to take part in the project if human imagery is my chosen outcome. I will also be using myself as an experiment throughout the project, this fits in well as it is a Selfie project. Incubation of ideas will certainly appear, and time management will be put into practice. Experiments will be made using figures, facial expressions, as well experimenting with makeup or face paint to create a different style of selfie, each image I want to be unique in its own way. Clarification of which ideas works best will be decided upon after continuous evaluative comments, and coming to a appropriate conclusion to suit the theme.

Proposed Research: (give examples of appropriate research, including examples of artists/designers and practical experimentation, that you intend to undertake) My research will be compiled with the story itself, alongside with discussions with young women about their makeup and selfie habits.As I stated above I will be conducting a selfie experiement, to gain knowledge of the types of selfies that are more common than others; this will last a week. This timescale will show just how many selfies are produced in such a small time, showing how addictive it can be, and also pointless. My other research will include image manipulation, and how easily images can be changed to make them look better, or even worse. I will look into photographers with use the selfie for a purpose or in a creative way. Where did the Selfie start? And were they always done through using photography?

Expected Outcomes: (describe the main outcomes that you intend to produce, including key milestones) - to produce a thorough PLP in which to boost my ideas and concepts producing appropriate research alongside. - develop concepts, materials and ideas through chosen media and methods to which are suited to me. - resolve any issues came across whilst in development stage of concepts - evaluate solutions and make comment about future practice, what I could have done better? If I could change something what would it be? - prepare the final piece to a professional standard, and add this to my portfolio of best work. - Keeping blog posts up to date, showing journey of project at various stages.