OUGD502 LIFE'S A PITCH

In the project we will be generating an event in groups which can be of any form and function. For instance an exhibition, podcast, pop up, screening, talk etc. Working in groups, we will create a pitch to present to our peers. We must consider location, theme, budget, what will be shown, target audience and branding. Whoever has the most successful pitch will be put into play and the whole class will contribute to finalising that chosen exhibition. Some ideas I have generated for some form of interesting events are to have a more interactive workshop where the audience teach themselves about a specific design principle, print workshop or zine making exercise. Another one is to perform a film screening or create a documentary for people to come and watch with beer and other networking resources. The film created would have some sort of theme relating to our practice or something we care about.

After choosing my group we began generating ideas for a possible creative event that would appeal to creatives in Leeds. Our group is called 'Northern Glory' on account of all the team members being from the north. After a few hours of putting our ideas together we have a loose idea of what we would like our exhibition to be. We would hold an event inspired by street art which would feature the work of the audience. This work would then be conducted by us. The work would be generated through a workshop within the event which is currently undecided but the idea of some type of print process is in the mix. The work would be printed on some form of construction object like a brick and a wall would be created out of the work. Once it had been complete, the wall would be placed around the city to make some form of statement based upon the undecided theme. It's very loose but there is definitely potential for this idea to be cheap, reliable and simple whilst also releasing a positive impact on the world plus giving creatives an opportunity to meet each other.