before first lecture
BEFORE THE FIRST LECTURE a) "Best" piece of creative work before coming to this course This video is a short excerpt from my Visual Arts major in HSC. I had submitted a collection of work as my final product, featuring a range of abstract works and expressive forms such as mixed media, sculpture, textile work, and videography. My oeuvre aimed to encapsulate my profound interest in the tangibility of 'self' and 'personality', investigating the infinite selves and alternative identities which exist within each being. Each component of my major work explored the relationship between one's physical world and their understanding of themselves, and how external experiences can inherently shape and influence one's personal dealings. b) an image of a great piece of architecture The architecture I have chosen is the Borobudur temple, Indonesia. This incredible site is particularly fascinating to me, not only because of its rich cultural influence but al...