To get into the mindset of how to visualise things in a different way i was set with the task of recording a personal memory in small sketchbooks. We had to consider using maps, text or symbolism and the layout overall. The center of view had to be consistent throughout to keep the focus on one thing. This gives the viewer more information as they find themselves further away from the original subject matter.
The next part of the task was a collaborative piece of work. In groups of 5 we were expected to implement the 'stories' we had created in the morning together. Showing correlation in other peoples work with our own. We were given a long scroll to feature our work.
As a group we decided to lay out the scroll as a metro rail map. Making stations relating to things our work had in common. We used standard metro colours each rail line referring to each individual person. I was in charge of integrating each individuals person into the layout of the map. this was very much a trial and error process to make an aesthetically pleasing while retaining a realistic rail layout. Adding a key into the work made for a more visually comprehensible piece overall. Our mural relied heavily on the work we did separately as that is what was the basis of the map. This being the case, we made sure to display our folding books along with the mural clearly.
Our group was the only group to create a mural like this. Other groups played with the idea of panoramas, birds eye views and surreal layouts making a huge variety and perspectives on this task.
