The central, or starting, theme of the piece is perception. What I intend to explore is not limited but this theme and I hope to be able to treat it more as a nucleus for the variety of different ideas to then stem from and then refer back to. The piece I hope we analysis or at least explore the way in which we perceive others, the world and ourselves. In this exploration I’m particularly eager to deconstruct the disconnection between perception and the intention. This includes how we view ourselves and the varied and various perceptions others have of us. The fluidity of the theme allows for the project to grow us I not only research and plan content but also as I create each vignette. These will then lead to other ideas and avenues of the exploration I hadn’t conceived when I had begun.  

Process/Method:
The project will comprised of a series of short vignettes of roughly a minute duration. Ultimately, though, the content will dictate the length of the each vignette.
These vignettes will approach the central theme from various angles yet will be pieced together in a fashion that offers greater understanding when viewed as a short film. These vignettes will be a mixture of scripted dramatic moments, documentary interviews and also more poetic and experimental vignettes. The collection of these vignettes will form an evolving essay around the themes of perception and disconnection. Through assembly I want to explore how meaning can be derived through seemingly disconnected facets that provide a greater sense of the whole.
I intend to begin with three planned vignettes that will then provide impetus for further exploration. The fluidity of the project will allow the piece to expand as my research continues and more approach technically and aesthetically develops. My correct hope for the project is to comprise of 10-12 vignettes but this estimation is transitional and will likely change as the project does too. Usually I’m someone who is adverse to spontaneity and prefers to plan quite a lot. However, the content and form of this project warrants me to attempt to explore experimentation.  

Initial Vignette Ideas:
Mirrors – Poetic

Skeleton – Poetic

Interview – Documentary

Relationship – Drama