My notebook

Actually, I don't get use to record my research process, because in my country, our education style fouce on the final work not the process. So I use to remember everything in my mind. However, after I came here I realized that record research process is important as well. And then I try to do it on my notebook and online blog.

Here is some pages of my notebook:

I went to see BILLY ELLIOT.

I went to V&A and Harrods with my flat mate.

Case study-- Talking birds

the research about the stage design of Chinese opera in the past.

I interviewed my friend who study theater in Taiwan. 

Life-drawing

This term I attended life-drawing class. In the class we had to quick sketch the nude model (about 10~20mins). It was a challenge to me, because I have never ever sketch something so quick. I always draw slowly. However, after few classes I could do it! At least I could sketch about 60% in 15mins.

I think this course helped me to practice sketch something in a short time. Most important of all, I learned about how to measure a figure with a pencil. In next term I need to start to practice location drawing. I believe the skills what I learned in the course can help me when I sketch location.   

Here are some of my work:

Up-Close 2009-06-14 Production Designer Tim Yip-I CCTV-International

Up-Close 2009-06-14 Production Designer Tim Yip-I CCTV-International

Model making

This week superviser recommended me try to do model making. So I found a place, a corner  which is in front of Newton building.

I like the material of the well. Because the building is old, time left "something" on it. 

Actually, I have never done model making before. So I was so nerves when I started.

I bought lots of tools and materials and they were so expensive!!!!!! Anyway I spent one day to make it. I tried to paint on it because I wanted to create the old feeling. But the color was quit different.... I think my first model was not good enough. I have to improve my skills in the future!! I believe I can do it better!!!!

Here is the photos of my model:

And these are my notes:

Whatever, I really enjoy doing model making!!!!!!! It is so interesting!!!!!

Cool technology

I studied muti-media before. If I can I hope I can put some muti-media work in to the work what I am going to do. Few weeks ago I saw a cool clip on the Internat. It was a girl in a picture, and she tried to broke the frame. It was a little bit creepy but really cool.

This series was "Asylum door"

Here is another work. 

I think it is suitable to my work. Because in the story what I choose, Dou E became a ghost in the end. This kind of technology always can surprise audience. But the problem is I don't have much money to build it.....