Idea Process

         

       My process I use to come up with good ideas start with having the need or want to create something Next I would take the time to sit down and talk out many options or variations of ideas with the people who will take part in creating the idea. We would then formulate the perfect way to create the idea. Next we would sort out the materials needed and find out what other people we need to add to the group so that we are completely prepared. We then start putting a schedule together so we are all on the same page. For me, being able to see the idea get on its feet helps assure me that it is possible.

      My definition of a good idea is anything that is new and sparks my imagination. A good idea to me is also something that will push me as an artist. How I know a "good idea" when I see one, is when I feel excitement and happiness about creating the idea before we even begin! I do believe that my ideation process is similar that of James Webb because I am constantly searching for new relationships and connections between things. For example, when Chessa and I had the idea to create a tap video for our first class project we found relationships in what dances we both knew, who we might have known to help us film, and even finding the connection of what tap steps we should use in our piece. I think that Webb's process has both intelligence and creativity. My process I feel also has both intelligence and creativity as well. I believe that having one without the other, when creating an idea, would never create a good idea. Most of my ideas come from watching youtube videos. They inspire me to want to try things in my own way. If I could add anything to my ideation process I would add more research on the topic of my idea. During my process I am always doing quick google searches. Talking out my idea is always a huge part of my process. I usually do not do much physical things to come up with ideas, but I have found that ideas will hit me when I least expect them. I am a big list maker so when I have ideas come up I find myself making lists of all my thoughts. 

     When coming up with the idea for my DMA project, my process started with me and my roommate started throwing ideas around. We then took two hours to sit down and take all of those ideas and formulate what exactly would have the best outcome and what would be a great experience for us both. Our project would be categorized as a "creative" project. The reason we chose a creative project is because we were searching for something that would be a artistic and new experience. The factors that we came up with was what art form did we want to use, would it be filmed or a physical product, and if it would fit in our time range. We changed our mind many times during our two hour meeting, but each changed stayed very close in proximity so each change built on top of one another. We found that there are multiple benefits from this project. These benefits are using learning how to use materials we have never used before, learning new choreography, and experiencing our art in a new light. 

     Our project

-A film

-Using materials like (paint, glitter, material, etc)

-Allowing our bodies to respond to the music rather than using choreography

-also using choreography

-indoors and outdoors