Final Proposal

I have been asked to create a project, which is solely based on the term ‘D.N.A’. This is an extremely vague term and can be interpreted in vast number of ways. I will be solely concentrating on the ‘structure’ part of DNA. My message will be that the structure of a double helix is structured perfectly and that it is unique. My next step will be to compare the double helix to another uniquely structured item which is an analogue watch (workings and innards). My end result will be an exploded diagram/model of a double helix with actual watch bits; however I would like to make a larger scale model of this so I will be using Styrofoam to form this and paint over it to give it a smooth finish.

My research will consist of exploded diagrams/models for the practical part of the brief. I have visited a Museum/Gallery in London for my primary research and have taken pictures as a form of research; I will also be looking to do some more primary research to further my knowledge of DNA. My secondary research consists of experimental work that I have created by drawing a few icons of DNA in Adobe Illustrator.

Also I have seen a Gallery on the internet which had an exhibition of an exploded diagram which consisted of large components of an analogue watch which related to me because it is exactly what I am trying to achieve with this brief, so it will be interesting to see if I will be able to go to the actual exhibition.

I will want to experiment with many materials and methods for this model which include Styrofoam, collage, cardboard and paint. Another end result I am looking to do is a promotional or informative poster for my models.

I will develop my poster many times till it is perfect, also it will take many hours of hard work and concentration to make my two models. My ideal poster would have at-least three subliminal messages. I will have to be extremely determined because I will be working with actual watch bits and they will be very miniature; my actions must be precise.

My end products will be the following : one double helix model made with actual watch bits, one double helix model made with large scale Styrofoam models of actual watch bits and one promotional or informative poster for these two models. I have 6 weeks to complete this task so I will need my full undivided attention and concentration to be focused/channelled to this brief.

At the end of year show I am hoping to produce an exceptional brief by carrying this idea out and making it unique, fresh and innovative. To do this I must produce a detailed action plan that I must follow so that I don’t lose track of what I am doing and so that I don’t fall back and lose my initiative.

i created the red fingerprint to show how many different aspects there can be for DNA

this is an experimental design that i have created.

as i am doing an exploded diagram for one of my final outcomes i have chose this image to show what it may look like, or to give you an insight to what i mean.

I have been asked to create a project, which is solely based on the term ‘D.N.A’. My interpretation will consist of an analogue watch, which will be laid out in an exploded diagram sort of way. The way I want to structure this diagram is in the form of a strand of DNA. This will show that the gears and workings of an analogue watch and a strand of DNA are structured in such a way that they are perfect.

The way I would like to go about this is to create larger scale parts of an analogue watch and structure them in an exploded diagram type way in the structure of a DNA strand. I will also make the model from actual watch components for accuracy.

The materials I would like to use are Styrofoam or cardboard to create the large scale watch component; paint for the smooth finish of the watch components and string to hold it all together while it is hanging from the ceiling.

I have only 6 weeks to complete this task so I will need a well-structured action plan to help along the way and to keep me on track.

Another aspect i could use is the fact that because a strand of DNA contains all our personal data, i could use a barcode system to compare it with. A barcode is used in all shops and retailers to identify the product and its value.

i have created this just to show the aspects of DNA i can use for my project.

Another concept that i have been working with is the fact that a strand of DNA contains your genetic, personal and humane data. so i would like to portray this by showing that a strand of DNA can be compared to a USB Memory Stick. the end products for this idea would be a fully functional memory stick which has been crafted in the shape of a strand of DNA and a poster to show this, i could also make a promotional poster for this certain type of memory stick.

For my FMP my idea is to show how the structure of an analogue watch is similar to a strand of DNA. i would like to show this by comparing the 2 items to each other and i will find a way that they can connect and i will show that connection in a poster designed by myself.