My practical list was based on a series of tasks I aim to complete throughout the Day such as reading, checking on my pot plant, cleaning or doing other types of work and going outside for a walk or to dance practice. All these items have a function which helps me to complete these tasks. I constructed my practical list with an understanding of tasks or objects having a physical form that can be categorized and organized to serve a purpose in completing a set goal or “constitute the goal of a certain project” (Umberto, E 2009, ‘There are lists and lists’, in The infinity of lists, Rizzoli, New York pg116). I agree with this as a project can be broken down into smaller tasks as a way to guide the a process whether it be creative or not by prioritising what to do in order or daily (such as watering and frequently checking my pot plant or creating a thought out plan before taking photos for an assignment) which all go towards completing an overall task.  

Items on a practical list can also hold “a purely referential function” (Umberto, E 2009, ‘There are lists and lists’, in The infinity of lists, Rizzoli, New York pg113) I also agree with this as something that may be seen as excessive and a lot in numbers such as shoes can be justified to hold purpose in serving a function for what they are particularly used for daily such as exercise, work or for a specific activity. 

Having each item in focus with a depth of field in its context and surrounding along  the use of a composition technique leading lines is how I aimed to create formality and consistency among my images to make it very obvious what the viewers should be looking at. The use of these techniques was successful as they were positive elements in my photos which was brought up in the peer feedback I received. 

References: Umberto, E 2009, ‘There are lists and lists’, in The infinity of lists, Rizzoli, New York, pp. 112 – 129.