BFA Thesis Contract

The content of my BFA thesis project will encompass a wide range of media across multiple disciplines. 3D renderings, blown glass, and augmented reality will all be components that bring this interactive installation together. The installation will display a printed and framed 3D rendering for each of the five physical pieces. The glass will be produced using 3D prints of the forms as a mold positive, and then hand blown into the molds. In addition to the physical prints and objects that will be showcased, I also intend to include an AR component with each piece that will demonstrate how the glass sets function using an iPad for a larger viewing format.

As far as the concepts that drive this body of work, I have a few in mind. The first and most relevant concept that I want to be clear in viewing the installation is the idea of green, space-saving design. As a college student who has and is currently living in a small dormitory/apartment like many others, I felt like tackling this issue of limited space by designing and creating pieces that serve their function while still being easily stored. Another concept that I feel strongly represents these pieces is the idea of not sacrificing aesthetic for function. You can still have a set of glassware that perfectly serves its function, all while pleasing the eye and able to be stored conveniently.

This body of work contains almost all the formal design elements, including: balance, emphasis, repetition, proportion, rhythm, unity, etc. The glasses themselves are sleek and clean, and have a good balance and proportion within their shape. The repetition and rhythm of the modular components culminate together to create a sense of unity that is pleasing to the eye when the pieces are stacked or unstacked. The emphasis lies within the bold and bright color of each piece, which can be swapped out to add a sense of variation. The renderings will also clearly represent all of these elements. This style is unique because of the connection between modern and ancient technology, and shows how important these elements are regardless of the medium. These elements strongly support my concept because without the elements of design, this body of work would not be able to retain its aesthetics and space-saving design.

The final format for this body of work will be an eight to ten-foot wall installation. I will construct a wooden cabinet that holds all of the glass pieces to demonstrate how they fit and how they save space. Along with the cabinet containing the glass, my space will display five to six printed and framed 3D renderings of all the glass pieces. I also may need a pedestal or some way of displaying the iPad for the audience to be able to view the AR component of my work. The cabinet will be centered within my wall space, and the framed renderings will be alongside the cabinet to the right and to the left. There will be enough room within the cabinet for the AR component to read the piece and work properly to display the function.

Set up Diagram