'Materials in motion': using film as a method for exploring material properties

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Hunt, K. ORCID: 0000-0002-1985-4351 and Hamblin, F. ORCID: 0000-0003-4349-0604, 2020. 'Materials in motion': using film as a method for exploring material properties. In: L. Campbell, ed., Leap into action: critical performative pedagogies in art & design education. New York: Peter Lang. ISBN 9781433166402

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Abstract

This book chapter presents a case study of student engagement in an experimental workshop titled ‘Materials in Motion’ with second year Textile Design students at Nottingham Trent University. The workshop encourages quick, intuitive interactions and responses to material play utilising stop frame animation techniques. Whilst the workshop aims to encourage students to think beyond specialist area practices, we are interested in how this approach informs ‘a textile way of seeing’, focussing upon haptic rather than optical visuality (Marks 2000, 162). The emphasis is on performing with materials to draw out their inherent sensorial qualities through a process of discovery. The role of the digital is integral because it opens up the possibility of recording moments that will never occur again, enables students to purposefully disrupt and blur visual engagement, and allows the capturing of evocative imagery through intuitive use of photography without looking too hard.

Item Type:

Chapter in book

Creators:

Hunt, K. and Hamblin, F.

Publisher:

Peter Lang

Place of Publication:

New York

Date:

14 January 2020

ISBN:

9781433166402