- 40 credits (double the normal amount)
- Consider collaboration for practical if you require a skill set you are unfamiliar with as there isn't time to teach yourself a new skill.
- read 5 books/ articles over summer related to context or theoretical approaches
- We will be assigned a supervisor dependant on topic we choose
- Don't use too much theory, use it as a backbone for your essay
- There are no off the shelf ways of structuring an essay
- will be different to other courses, don't take advice from someone on another course!
Theoretical Approaches
COP III Proposal:
Brief:
Masculine Magazine
Produce a publication of 'all things manly', picking out things I identify through research as being typically masculine and mock this, by producing an over-exaggerated satiric piece of design, considerate of colours, shapes and typography.
Background
Look into 'masculine' branding, design for example Gillette razors. Tackle the aesthetic of Feminist zines which often challenge the notion of 'femininity'.
Deliverables
Publication: most likely magazine format
Mandatory requirements
Emphasise through design belief that 'masculinity' is a weakness in some way, a social construct that often disables men to express themselves, which can be detrimental. Focus on type, colour and shape.
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