Welcome to the altbods blog

We use this blog as a resource to discuss the notion of "alternative bodies" in the marketplace and how to design for them/for us. We critique Euro-centric ideology pressed into design and research methods to make room for "alternative bodies" as the focus of artistic creation.

This blog represents the thoughts and art work of our studio class -- by students in architecture, design, illustration, sculpture, graphic and visual arts. We are a hybrid group with many talents.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Your 6 "Difficult to Reach" Groups

Students,


DIFFICULT TO REACH GROUPS
Please pick one of the following six subjects or populations. Your choice will be your subject area/population.

1) age, size, and mobility related to "alternative bodies." This choice could address our much-discussed pregnant butch lesbians who need a big car but don't want the "soccer mom" SUV. It could address an age, size, and mobility issue of your choosing - topics need to be okayed by me. 

2) f-t-m transgender / gender-queerying fashion design and/or modeling, current and historical 
3) refugee and/or immigrant textiles / garment workers
4) very tall people
5) those with a disability, either physical or mental
6) non-Christian religion and design, current issues 

MEDIUMS OF FINAL PROJECT
The mediums of your FINAL PROJECTS are your's to choose. Some ideas:

graphic novel, fine art, painting, animation, interior design, fashion design and/or construction, performance, illustration, industrial design, graphic arts, architecture 



BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Your FINAL PROJECT goal is to utilize the techniques and concepts learned in Studio to do a needs assessment and solution design for your group. Present your choice, the problem, and your solution on FEB 25, along with your MEDIUM CHOICE.  You are required integrate the theories from the texts we are reading in class. Cite pages and recite excepts.  Professional presentations are expected.  Have fun. 

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