Symposium day 1

Some thoughts from today.. everything in the end is about editing.. cutting down what you have, as we all have something and making it manageable. You (I) cant decide what you might think of what I do but we can direct it.

I like the idea of people creating worlds, even a bible, and the character is alone because they don't trust anyone.. For J, it 'opened up storytelling to a new audience', he also re-iterated 'I 'm not an artist'.

Responses I noted:

From a possible script (?) to manholes about dual layers of society and then the 47, noting the coalition government now and the 80's. What was the same and what was different. Noted tutorial challenge of bais of words on how to assess work. Very open, very concious.

M - Non verbal communication is more important. Noted more cuts now that in the 80's, less people responding despite more technology. Who are the people who might do this now? (Or perhaps who are those in those positions now but choosing to make cuts)

J - Noted challenge of modern technology, shape limited choices. Globalisation means one country can't do something in isolation. Wondered if characters were on the net..

C - Last time it was about a blog (?) archive of 47 work. Re-enacted in gallery. Interesting that a visitor mentioned eisenstien. Noted real challenge the politics of form. What difference, impact will one form, style have than another.

Other considerations from listening:

Self guided self help usually those already high achievers and self discipline

People identify "with a character in multiple ways..its the story"

'Re-articulating history'

'Cultural memory'

Making work is research of form, content, context, audience.

Goal setting - Making a plan. Am I convinced I will get this done - NO! But maybe a 10minute piece with longer interviews available.. MUST type these dates and tasks up. Give 10-15 hours a week from now!