In striking contrast to the way I had approached my previous OCA module, this time I decided to first have a look through the whole course book.
This was actually a very useful exercise as I found out more about the general direction of the assignments, the starting point and, most importantly, the details and requirements for the final submission.
I discovered straight away that few of my ideas might not be suitable for this course. For example, I was hoping to use the course (or a part of it) to do a self-portrait study. After looking through the course materials I have realised that this might not be quite possible as it would limit my ability to explore the nuances of interacting with my subject - in the way which is possible say through a portrait sitting session. So, I am a little disappointed by this but at the same time was very happy to turn my attention to other areas which I'd like to explore.
The ideas I am considering at the moment include:
1. 'A day in the life of...' - type of mini-project. I was thinking of approaching a local shelter for homeless, a market stall holder, or/ and a craftsman. It would be great to be able to use my course submissions to help a charity or a local business with publicity.
2. Having seen East Anglia Air Ambulance in action this year, I have made a commitment to contribute to this charity's work. I am planning to approach EAAA and offer to volunteer for them as a photographer in 2014. This will hopefully form a part of my OCA submission work.
These are my initial thoughts and ideas...
I wondered if other OCA students have thought of similar projects and if these projects have been fruitful...
This was actually a very useful exercise as I found out more about the general direction of the assignments, the starting point and, most importantly, the details and requirements for the final submission.
I discovered straight away that few of my ideas might not be suitable for this course. For example, I was hoping to use the course (or a part of it) to do a self-portrait study. After looking through the course materials I have realised that this might not be quite possible as it would limit my ability to explore the nuances of interacting with my subject - in the way which is possible say through a portrait sitting session. So, I am a little disappointed by this but at the same time was very happy to turn my attention to other areas which I'd like to explore.
The ideas I am considering at the moment include:
1. 'A day in the life of...' - type of mini-project. I was thinking of approaching a local shelter for homeless, a market stall holder, or/ and a craftsman. It would be great to be able to use my course submissions to help a charity or a local business with publicity.
2. Having seen East Anglia Air Ambulance in action this year, I have made a commitment to contribute to this charity's work. I am planning to approach EAAA and offer to volunteer for them as a photographer in 2014. This will hopefully form a part of my OCA submission work.
These are my initial thoughts and ideas...
I wondered if other OCA students have thought of similar projects and if these projects have been fruitful...
