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Exploration and Discovery A2 Examination Graphics

Task  For this introductory part of this exam topic, we had to look

at what we could discover, and explore and brainstorm our idea’s. So that the topics we used where based on our brainstorms. We then had to choose then 6 topics we where interested in and find ask questions about these topics to get us exploring, in ways which we would not initially think of using this theme. With our discoveries we then had to created visual Reponses, to do with our research and our themes, to start our projects in reference to the exam topic of Exploration and Discovery.

Definitions Discovery – The act or an instance of discovering or that in which Something is discovered.

Exploration -­‐ The act or an instance of exploring: Arctic exploration; exploration of new theories.

Brainstorm  What Can We Discover and Explore?

Children/Autism/Different Exploring/Different ages /Disabilities/Surroundings/ Learning / Education/ Subjects/ music/ language/culture/identity/who you are/

My Topics  Forests/Global Warming  Music  Language/Culture/Identity  Media/Techniques  Textures  Religion  Random Choose (Dictionary Idea – flick through and point

to a word, find the definition)

 London (City Life)

Religion/Culture/Language/Iden1ty

 How many religions are there throughout the world?

It is impossible to accurately predict the number of religions individuals obtain. There are many small, isolated religions in certain parts of the world. Groups living in areas that hinder communication and interaction often tend to be small..thus preventing diffusion from occurring.  Where does Religion come from/What is the history of religion?

The first forms of religion probably developed from hunter gather societies as a way of explaining the natural forces of the world and providing meaning to feelings about the world. (Ancient Greece)  Where Did We all come from?

Some would believe such as Thomas Aquinas theory of the natural world, and from observation concluded, that all things fit together to form a specific function and purpose and their something must have created the world and therefore that being must be God. Empirical evidence suggests other ways that their was an atom explosion(Big Bang Theory)  What is in story for Religion/Religious movements in the future?  What Religious movements impact on today's society?

The movements of secularism, lead society of today to be secular. Over the years the meaning of the word Secularism has become confused and misunderstood. As well as changing its meaning, and being open to interpretation in different ways, the word has also been misrepresented by some religious interests who fear the influence of secularism on privileges that they have enjoyed for centuries and taken for granted. The following definition, by Muriel Fraser, some websites, is nearest to the understanding that the NSS has of secularism. There is a thorough and wide-­‐ranging examination of what secularism means in different parts of the world and how it is put into practice by some states called Secularism and Secularity – Contemporary International Perspectives, published here by the Institute for the Study of Secularism in Society and Culture.

Forests/Outside/Globalisa1on  Typing in ‘discovering the forest’ 

I discovered this book In this picture book set in Maine, a woman recalls the time spent with her grandfather as a girl, when she learned about nature and the proper stewardship of the land. The story moves from one remembered encounter with the natural world to another, with the grandfather serving as the guide.

Matching the quiet simplicity of the words are McCall's oil paint illustrations.

Painted with a soft, impressionistic quality, they evoke not only the changing light and moods of the woods, but also the feel of distant and cherished memories.

Particularly striking is a deceptively simple picture of two birch trees at twilight.

At the end of the book, the girl learns how proper care of the land can lead to the regeneration of the forest, even after logging. A striking and effective natural history. As well as many over books, which lead me to think about story telling and book cover ideas‘, and different way of painting.

 http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/

LGNL_Services/Environment_and_planning/ Parks_and_open_spaces/Epping_Forest/Learning+in +Epping+Forest.htm

 Above link -­‐Visiting Forests/Familar/Unfamilar

surrooundings – Discovering exploring new places

Explora(on Of Forests

10 Things You Should Know

10 Elements of Sustainable Forest Purchases Amongst these ten things you should know about  What are the key issues around sustainable procurement of wood and paper-­‐based I discovered whilst exploring Forests, I decided to products? The Procurement Guide provides a look closely at the 2 which are most interesting to comprehensive overview, and a directory of resources for managers to develop their own me. These 3 things where origin because I am purchasing policies. interested in where things come from,  Origin: Where do the products come from? environmental protection. When looking at  Information accuracy: Is information about the Origin I came across this website where I products credible? discovered numerous facts about packing, product  Legality: Have the products been legally produced? and sustainability.  Sustainability: Have forests been sustainably http://www.sustainableforestprods.org/node/6 managed?

I also found out that by discovering information  Special places: Have special places, including sensitive ecosystems, been protected? about forests that I can link into the topic, of  Climate change: Have climate issues been culture because different origins of forest addressed? represent different cultures. For example  Environmental protection: Have appropriate environmental controls been applied? he forest of Fontainebleau, outside of Paris, has held a special place in French culture and history  Recycled fiber: Has recycled fiber been used appropriately? for centuries.  Other resources: Have other resources been used appropriately?  Local communities and indigenous peoples: Have the needs of local communities or indigenous peoples been addressed?

London City Life/Country Side ( Contrast of Living)    

On average how many tourists are attracted to London a year?

Is London the most diverse city in the world?

Is London more ethnically diverse now then in 2008?

What is the different in how society behave in London in day life and night life?

There are many things to discover in London, but yet again whilst researching for the answers of these questions I came across this website http://www.discover.org.uk/ I found it interested because it was set for a specific audience, and this idea of what things you discover when your older, to what you discover as your growing up, interested me and it was something I thought about when brainstorming my ideas of exploration and discovery. I could look further into this concept, and created different outcomes, to suit different purposes about discovery, and how you can discover different things. www.city-­‐discovery.com/london_tours/ In London you can discover two different views of life, you can look into tourism/tourist attractions, why people visit London. London’s tourist attractions brings about tourist of all different cultural backgrounds, and different people and in 2005 London was recognised as the most diverse city in the world and here is the website in which I discovered this information. http://londonist.com/2005/01/most_diverse_ci.php As well as claims of places such as Toronto and New York claiming being the most diverse of 2011,

Music

h?p://www.explora1onofmusic.blogspot.com/

 When looking at discovering music… children explore with instruments…

Universality Definitions of universality  In philosophy, universalism is a doctrine or school claiming universal facts can be discovered and is therefore understood as being in opposition to relativism. In certain religions, Universality is the quality ascribed to an entity whose existence is consistent throughout the universe.  Universal behavior, when used to describe the behavior of a dynamic system, refers to behavior that is independent of the details of the system's dynamics. It is a term borrowed from thermodynamics.  Universality is the Energy of conscious connectedness, of Brotherhood. It infers genuine and loving involvement with others, interdependence, integration, synthesis, inclusiveness, and impartiality.  The quality of being universal; existing everywhere The idea of looking further into Universality was because after doing my brainstorm I discovered that I can explore and discover almost, possibly everything that exists out there in the universe. In by discovering this another topic I looked at was Autism as it was a topic that has interested me.

Especially since my mum started working with a young boy who is on the autistic spectrum, Autism alone can link to the above, possibly to universal Behavior.

AUTISM A developmental disability that can cause problems with communication, social interaction and routine/repetitive behaviors. Although not diagnosed at birth, autism probably has origins in prenatal development and therefore is a type of birth defect. If I decided to explore into this further I could possibly l0ok at how you deal with autistic behavior, and what is being done to help children with autism. Creating possibly posters of awareness for different disabilities. And look at the other universal ideas. And explore over organizations and things which can lead to designing outcomes and discovering and exploration as a young child. Through to a teenager, and adulthood like a series or collection of outcomes, which could show different stages of exploration and discovery through out life. 

http://www.exploringautism.org/

Exploring Galleries/Museums

Explora(on of Materials/Techniques

For this particular theme, of my project I am going to explore galleries in which I have not yet explored.

 What materials can we explore and

discover and What techniques could I explore and discover?  Paint/Acrylic/Watercolour/Oil paints/ Charcoal/Spray-­‐Paint/  Paper craft/ Stencil/Lino/Mono

Printing/

Within looking at potential, exploration and discovery, I decided to look at Galleries and Museums, and in doing this I discovered that within galleries and museums I could explore how other artists, use exploration and discovery within their work and within techniques of their work.

Visual Responses