Final Project Evaluation

This Brave New World Project for me was, for the most part, a challenge. I initially struggled with the process of creating the prosthetic pieces, and although I enjoyed the methods and techniques, which I learned, I seemed to struggle when actually carrying them out. This was seen at first with my failed wound that I had to recreate and re shoot. By the end and after practise however I think I have improved greatly. I began researching and thinking about my Brave New World concept by considering what aspect of nature interested me as well as thinking of the attributes I wanted to convey about the character I was creating. After I decided I wanted to work within the aquatic element of nature, I started to research fish and their characteristics. I wanted to see how fish functioned so that I could translate my favourite features into my character. I did this by researching gills, scales, fins and eyes. I also researched fish human hybrids before I started creating my designs so I could gain inspiration. I also referenced and researched films and TV shows where fish hybrids feature. I struggled with creating my make up designs but sorted this by deciding to focus on one fish. I also had to redo one of my sculptures, which eventually became my most successful prosthetic. I was also really happy with the application of my pieces in the assessment, as previously I have struggled with this stage, and also thought the make up colouring worked really well. Overall I am really pleased with the way that my character turned out and after initial worry and stress am happy.