"Powers of observation can be developed by cultivating the habit of watching things with an active, enquiring mind. It is no exaggeration to say that well developed habits of observation are more important in research than large accumulations of academic learning."
E.O. Wilson
E.O. Wilson
Learning to Observe
1. Make a small piece of artwork. It could be a drawing, a sculpture, a cartoon, origami, a note etc
Make a small set of notes in your sketchbook:
What did you make?
What do you hope will happen?
What do you think will happen?
What did you do to make it noticable?
Who will interact with your art piece?
2. Take the small piece of artwork and place in a public space (there should be people)
3. Observe what happens over 15 minutes. Take notes, draw doodles. Observe.
4. Return to class and spend the remaining time creating a work of art demonstrating what you observed. What happened? What did you notice? What did you overlook? What would you do differently if you were to do it again?
Make a small set of notes in your sketchbook:
What did you make?
What do you hope will happen?
What do you think will happen?
What did you do to make it noticable?
Who will interact with your art piece?
2. Take the small piece of artwork and place in a public space (there should be people)
3. Observe what happens over 15 minutes. Take notes, draw doodles. Observe.
4. Return to class and spend the remaining time creating a work of art demonstrating what you observed. What happened? What did you notice? What did you overlook? What would you do differently if you were to do it again?