the word “artist” here can refer to any creative professional in a visual field, including animation, film, new media, traditional media or design
A case study is a well-documented and systematic examination of the process, decision-making, and outcomes of a project, which is undertaken for the express purpose of informing future practice, policy, theory, and/or education. This case study is your opportunity to carefully explore existing work that relates to your project.
Four case studies in relationship to your senior project and research you are doing. At least two must be work by international contemporary artists (defined here as work created since 1990). One should be regional- if possible and related. One or two case studies can be about the medium/material exploration and showing your own experimentation–including brainstorming and actual materials explored. Primarily you should reference artists and a specific artwork or group of works. This all will depend on the relationship to developing the aim of your project’s visual outcome.
Sources: You can use books, articles, catalogs, films, documentaries, lectures, interviews or any other resource material that provides expertise information in the “case” you are reviewing. Find images on the art database in the library: Artstor and JSTOR. Look at museum websites, gallery websites, example: https://www.tate.org.uk/research/publications/performance-at-tate/case-studies
For each Case Study, include and discuss the following information :
Intro: Name of the artist, title of the project (in italics), date of the project, medium, and dimensions. The typical Caption (or other relevant information, such as duration if film or video).
Form and Process: Describe the visual form and process of creating the work. This can include a description of the materials used, a formal analysis and a discussion of the fabrication and installation process (including challenges). You may also want to discuss the overall outcome did it influence other artists later, was there an issue with the public?
Inspiration: Why did you choose this work for a case study? How does it relate to your senior project? Think of the questions of your research and brainstorm and sketch out your ideas.
Impact: Outcomes or Impact: How was the work reviewed by the public? How successful was it in where it was shown or viewed by an audience? Look for reviews written in journals, blogs (needs to be a reputable blog who specializes in writing about art / animation), newspapers, news channels.