Artefacts, Artefacts

 

All Modules Discussion Skype - 25th November 8:15am


It is always interesting to have a discussion across all three modules as it can give an insight into what is to come, and you can pick up on reflections of students who have completed your current module. Yesterday's discussion was very much in line with this.


A lot of the discussion revolved around artefacts and although this was primarily focused on module three artefacts, there were some interesting points made: - 

  • the artefact is a stripped back version of the essay
  • the idea behind it is what matters, not the execution
  • the artefact is a different way of communicating than words. - a chance to express the ideas in a different form
  • it doesn't have to be perfect
  • you don't necessarily have to have an 'answer'



The point was also raised that you learn more about the idea the more you try to communicate it. This has definitely been true for module one as trying to articulate my practice has meant I have had to explore it in ways I hadn't before and find ways of expressing and contextualising what it is, which has consequently meant I have learnt more about myself and my practice along the way. I have found links between different elements, discovered how my history has lead to my present, and been able to trace back attitudes and ideas to their influences.

Words are not the only way to express yourself and your ideas, and the artefact is an opportunity to use a different route to voice what they are. The idea for why the artefact is in the form you've used is what is important - there must be a reason behind it.




One of the main concerns people seemed to have was the artefact looking professional, whatever form it might be in. As artists, we spend our lives committed to making beautiful things, critiquing and reflecting, improving, and critiquing again. 
Our perfectionist tendencies have taken a bit of an ego knock with this course, as along the journey we are discovering that end product isn't always the most important aspect - the means of getting there, the intentionality behind getting there, and the choices made to get there are what make the difference.



As I continue working on my own artefact I hope I can incorporate some of these ideas into the fine tuning and improvements. The discussion was a good insight into module three and how the inquiry and artefact may link together; I enjoyed hearing some of the ideas being used by students at the moment and what inspired them. I hope by the time I get to module three I will be able to find new and creative ways of expressing ideas!


Thank you as always to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion!

Comments

  1. Alice Pettini29 November 2020 at 13:00

    Hi Roanne, the points you made about the artefact are really helpful, thank you for sharing! I agree - As performers, we like to aim for perfection. There is no harm in this, even if we know we will never achieve it, it gives us something to work towards. I hope everything is going well with your artefact! x

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    1. Roanne Cox30 November 2020 at 08:04

      Thank you for your comments Alice! I think you're right, it's good to have the idea of perfection as a motivator and guide for what we are doing and working towards, but remembering that it isn't actually achievable is so important so we don't beat ourselves up for not getting there. I'm slowly getting there with the artefact just confused as always about what it's supposed to be exactly! Hope yours is going well! x

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  2. Ellie Owen16 February 2021 at 09:05

    Hi Roxanne,

    This blog was just was I needed. I have just started Module 1, and as I am researching the 3 different lenses and collating my thoughts together I can feel the 'artefact' looming. I have been struggling to conceptualise what our artefact is on and how to approach it, however after reading your blog I can see light at the end of the tunnel. Ultimately, is the artefact is a way to express our own practise through a form that you relate with?

    Ellie x

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