Final Major Project - DNA

DNA noun

/ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/ n [U] specialized

deoxyribonucleic acid: the chemical at the centre of the cells of living things, which controls the structure and purpose of each cell and carries the genetic information during reproduction.

You need to propose a brief that plays to your strengths and is based on the theme of DNA. You will research around the subject and interpret the theme in anyway you wish. What does DNA mean – is it genetics, reproduction, Genetically modified, DNA database, Identity, the essence of something, an area’s DNA, your personal DNA, heritage, experiments, cloning? Where you go is up to you.

The compulsory deliverables will be as follows:

1. Blog – a digital sketchbook containg research and ideas development

2. Sketchbook – for all your manual experimentation, development and research

3. Evaluation – 500 words

4. Exhibit at the End of Year Show.

The other deliverables depend on your chosen pathway and are negotiated with your tutor.

For example, the minimum requirements would be:

• Animation: 30 seconds, DVD case, disc label and booklet

• Zine: 24 pages minimum

• Font: A-Z, numbers and punctuation plus a poster/booklet (see Barnbrook.net)

• Branding: Logo, corporate stationery and brand guidelines

• Other outcomes could be a range of posters and postcards; an advertising campaign across at least 3 types of media; a 3D element or models, and illustration book – at least 8 illustrations, typeset and produced in book format.

The FMP will be marked against Unit 6 Application, Exploration and Realisation in Art and Design