Research

After a supervisory meeting with Paul a few weeks ago, the discussion has been transcribed into 8,500 words. The most salient points have been reflected upon and a report to move forward with the research is being written up at the moment. A presentation on the research question is due on 15th December, it is expected the report will create a solid structure for the short presentation.

A literature search has resulted in an initial 21 journals being identified. These have been printed off to be read over the next few weeks. It may be that these reports will be deconstructed and re-written as a method of practice to develop critical writing skills.

The current reading of Jan Svankmayers, Dark Alchemy, and Machine-Age Comedy are leading to a more defined research question. Dark Alchemy throws up interesting aspects of surrealism and svankmayers work. This has led to similar aspects being identified in Machine age comedy. Surrealism/mechanistic realism oppositional relationship is an interesting path to investigate.

It is still early days but it feels important to review the last 6 months research, animation practice and bring together a plan for the next 6 months. This will be discussed in the review due in January 2011.

Interesting news has been received in regards to a potential new commercial project. The work should take four weeks, and should complete prior to Christmas.

The balance between research/practice/commercial work is working at the moment but I am aware that the time will need to be managed very carefully.