Using both physical drawing and 3D modeling and digital fabrication, we took a simple object, the C and C# keys as they are the most recognizable silhouette on the piano, and transformed it into a small representation of using the familiar tools that both of us were used to in order to make an object that represented something wholly unfamiliar to the both of us. Representing ourselves using our favoured techniques traditionally associated with still images, we represent the motion that is our life through an object associated with sound and the associated vibration and movement. We Decided on our Methods of representation of the piano key in order to have the traditional, the digital, and the physical which encompasses both the art and technology that is a part of us. By exploring an unfamiliar object, we were forced to research its structure and layout. Technical skill was required of us to be able to draw out the exact C and C# key. This began the first of this three step process. The first, a sketch serves as a rough draft or blueprint of the keys. Next, it fuses into a 3D rendering on the computer as a model for what the object will actually look like. The final step, the keys have been created; a 3D printing of both the piano keys joined together to form the finished product. By laying out the process with which this piano key was developed, we wanted to display the true level of complication behind this seemingly simple object. The Piano key was chosen as the specific object we wanted to use because of it's simplicity, iconic representation of sound, and by presenting it in still images, separate from all the other keys on the piano, we created a stillness in something that is associated with motion and sound to contrast the fact that what we do is only a part of who we are. The piano key, silent in the face of these images, is an incomplete representation without the sound and dynamic styles usually associated with it.
Created: August 29th, 2014
Using both physical drawing and 3D modeling and digital fabrication, we took a simple object, the C and C# keys as they are the most recognizable silhouette on the piano, and transformed it into a small representation of using the familiar tools that both of us were used to in order to make an object that represented something wholly unfamiliar to the both of us. Representing ourselves using our favoured techniques traditionally associated with still images, we represent the motion that is our life through an object associated with sound and the associated vibration and movement. We Decided on our Methods of representation of the piano key in order to have the traditional, the digital, and the physical which encompasses both the art and technology that is a part of us.
By exploring an unfamiliar object, we were forced to research its structure and layout. Technical skill was required of us to be able to draw out the exact C and C# key. This began the first of this three step process. The first, a sketch serves as a rough draft or blueprint of the keys. Next, it fuses into a 3D rendering on the computer as a model for what the object will actually look like. The final step, the keys have been created; a 3D printing of both the piano keys joined together to form the finished product. By laying out the process with which this piano key was developed, we wanted to display the true level of complication behind this seemingly simple object. The Piano key was chosen as the specific object we wanted to use because of it's simplicity, iconic representation of sound, and by presenting it in still images, separate from all the other keys on the piano, we created a stillness in something that is associated with motion and sound to contrast the fact that what we do is only a part of who we are. The piano key, silent in the face of these images, is an incomplete representation without the sound and dynamic styles usually associated with it.
The sketch is helpful in understanding the process of design. I still find the C and C# keys an ambiguous choice for both of your self-representations. Were the letters chosen due to your programming backgrounds? Perhaps you could build on this in your description.
Did you choose to do this to represent yourselves because you both like complexity and delving into unfamiliar territory? I'm still not entirely sure how these keys represent the two of you and why you chose it.
I love that you talked about discovering complexity in a simple object in your description, but I am not sure what your goal is - how and why do the C and C# keys represent you?
What were each of your personal media representations of yourselves, and is there any possible way of incorporating those into this project to make it more personal? Like maybe make image "decals" for the keys based on personal interest? Without that there is really no way to tell why this project was chosen over other possibilities.
This was a very unique idea. I think that the process which you used was useful in highlighted your technical background, which tells me a little bit about what you know as a group in regards to the type of design programs and tools that you are used to using. It is unclear though as to how this pertains to your personalities, individually or as a whole - I am not sure what part of yourselves you are trying to represent with this project, so I can't say exactly if you accurately represented yourselves or not. (Maybe an additional line or two in the description would help with this).
I like that this project draws attention to your technical skills, but wonder if maybe there is a way to draw more attention to not only each of your personalities, but also your similarities as well. Is there a way that this project does do this, but it isn't obvious to me as a viewer? However, I do love that you approached this project from a very different angle than most other groups!
Definitely a unique approach to the brief, but it requires some more description. How is the C key a 'mediated representation' of you? In what ways does it reflect each member of the group?
How does the object reflect you guys? I get its a vessel through you showed fabrication and modeling, but why this object in particular? Just because it is unfamiliar?
I really like this idea because of its uniqueness and simplicity. I am wondering if there was a more personal reason why you chose a piano key? It is because of your love of music, childhood of playing, or anything like that?
@Talia @Eric Well, to be honest, the reason we chose a piano key was we had a third member in the first class who dropped without telling us and our original plan was to create a video clip with the printed key being touched by one finger and with some music playing out of it to symbolize what our third member did, but that didn't happen because of them dropping the class, so unconsciously, the key became representative of what we could not do.
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