We're looking for a Student Creative

Would you like to be the next MoDiP’s AUB Student Creative?

Fancy the opportunity to get up close and personal with a museum collection?

Want to see your work on display and inspire others?

Here’s your chance. 

We welcome applications from all disciplines.  Have a look at Carrie Mason's work from last year.

Print by Carrie Mason

For more information see below or contact modip@aub.ac.uk
Closing date: 20th November 2015

Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)


 
MoDiP Student Creative Brief

Introduction
The aim of the MoDiP Student Creative is to offer all students at the AUB an opportunity to create a work inspired by the MoDiP collection. This could be in any discipline with any creative outcome from physical art work to film or acting production.

Background
MoDiP is the only accredited museum in the UK with a focus on plastics. It is the UK's leading resource for the study and interpretation of design in plastics. Our mission is to increase understanding and appreciation of the use and significance of plastics in design during the 20th and 21st century.

MoDiP’s purpose is to collect, research, interpret and present artefacts made of, or including components of, plastics, and thus add unique value to the Arts University Bournemouth as a learning resource, a resource for collaborative, experimental and interdisciplinary research, and as a gateway to the AUB’s wider environment.

Outcomes
The outcome of this project can be within any discipline working with any material but the work must be inspired by the MoDiP collection or its processes and working practice and in line with its mission and purpose (www.modip.ac.uk/about-us). Depending on the medium, the work will be displayed in cases in the library and / or featured on all of our social media.

Terms and Conditions

Creative’s work

• MoDiP and / or its plastics collection should be at the heart of the project
• The applicant should expect to spend time looking at the collection and / or talking to the MoDiP team
• The applicant could work in any discipline (they would not have to work in plastics)
• The applicant should be prepared to have work displayed at the end of the project and to describe how they have been inspired by MoDiP
• The applicant will need to give regular updates to the MoDiP team on progress (to ensure deadlines will be met and that the work can be physically displayed)

Support and administration
Support for the project will be provided by MoDiP’s Collection Manager, Pam Langdown.
Digital support will be provided by MoDiP’s Assistant Curator, Louise Dennis.
Project administration will be provided by the MoDiP Administrator, Katherine Pell.

Timescale
The successful applicant will be appointed on 27th November 2015, it is expected that the work will be completed and ready for display on 11th April 2016.

Bursary
A £250 bursary (including material costs) will be paid to the successful candidate to facilitate the project. Up to 50% (£125) of the bursary can be claimed during the project as material costs are incurred. The remainder will be paid on completion.

Monitoring and evaluation
The resident will be expected to keep the MoDiP team updated with progress reports on a regular basis (to be agreed). This could be either through email including images, or face-to-face.

It is expected that the candidate will write 3 blog posts during the process – complete with images. The first will be a plan for the work, the second being a progress report, and the third showing the work and an overview of the project.

The experience
We expect you to work in a professional manner, engaging with both the collection and the staff of MoDiP. This is an opportunity to have your work published or displayed within a museum setting.

The project can be included in your portfolio of work to show future employers or clients. It will demonstrate working creatively to a deadline and experience of working with real clients.

Reference
Appointment will be subject to approval and written support from your tutor.

How to Apply
To apply please submit a proposal of 300-500 words with expected outcomes including how you intend to use the collection. Please include images of some of your previous work.


Closing date: 20th November 2015
Email contact: modip@aub.ac.uk with ‘Creative in Residence’ in the subject box
Interview and an opportunity to show Portfolio: 26th November 2015
When we will let you know: 27th November 2015

If you would like more information or an informal discussion about the project please contact the MoDiP team by email modip@aub.ac.uk

BXL photographic archive #0093

In 2010, MoDiP was donated a large archive of images relating to a single company. Bakelite Xylonite Ltd, also known as British Xylonite Ltd or BXL, was possibly one of the first British firms to successfully manufacture a plastics material in commercial quantities. The company was established in 1875 and after a long history went into liquidation in the late 2000s. The images we have in the collection are concentrated around the 1960s through to the 1980s and show us glimpses of the manufacturing process, products and the company’s employees during this time. We plan to share an image each week to give a flavour of the archive. If you want to see more you can view the whole collection on our website.

This week’s image shows a Norman Attacker motor boat hitched to a car.

To get a better view of the image and find out more have a look at it on our website http://www.modip.ac.uk/artefact/bxl--0507

We are still working on the documentation of the archive, some of the images we know more about than others. It would be fantastic if we could fill in some of the gaps in our knowledge, if you know anything about the company or specific images it would be good to hear from you.

Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)

Can you guess what this is?

MoDiP has the kind of collection that you may think you are very familiar with. We have objects which we all use every day, and some pieces which are more unusual.

By looking at this distorted image are you able to guess what the object is? What do you think it could be used for?

Post your answer in the comments below or to find the answer click here and you will be taken to the MoDiP catalogue.

Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)

A different view #22

There are many ways to look at the objects in the MoDiP collection.  With this series of posts I want to highlight the interesting views of objects that we may ordinarily miss.  These include the underside of an object, the surface pattern, or traces of manufacturing processes.

Title: Children's red jelly sandals
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Sarraizienne
Object number: AIBDC : 0_6390

Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)

Did you know? #30

Did you know that if you have been inspired by the Plastic Vanitas exhibition in TheGallery you can have a go yourself?

Our Plastic Vanitas Photographic Challenge is open to everyone; young, old, new to photography, seasoned professional.

All you have to do is collect together plastic things, arrange them, and take a photograph. The resulting image should be memorable and express your ideas about the material.

You could choose to photograph any objects as long as they are made of plastic. They could be things you find in your home, for example in the kitchen, bathroom, or potting shed; things that you think are especially beautiful/ugly or useful/useless; or things that you come across during a walk in the park or along the beach.

 

Will your image be voted as Photo of the Month?

 

Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)

We're looking for a Student Creative

Would you like to be the next MoDiP’s AUB Student Creative?

Fancy the opportunity to get up close and personal with a museum collection?

Want to see your work on display and inspire others?

Here’s your chance. 

We welcome applications from all disciplines.  Have a look at Carrie Mason's work from last year.

Print by Carrie Mason

For more information see below or contact modip@aub.ac.uk
Closing date: 20th November 2015

Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)


 
MoDiP Student Creative Brief

Introduction
The aim of the MoDiP Student Creative is to offer all students at the AUB an opportunity to create a work inspired by the MoDiP collection. This could be in any discipline with any creative outcome from physical art work to film or acting production.

Background
MoDiP is the only accredited museum in the UK with a focus on plastics. It is the UK's leading resource for the study and interpretation of design in plastics. Our mission is to increase understanding and appreciation of the use and significance of plastics in design during the 20th and 21st century.

MoDiP’s purpose is to collect, research, interpret and present artefacts made of, or including components of, plastics, and thus add unique value to the Arts University Bournemouth as a learning resource, a resource for collaborative, experimental and interdisciplinary research, and as a gateway to the AUB’s wider environment.

Outcomes
The outcome of this project can be within any discipline working with any material but the work must be inspired by the MoDiP collection or its processes and working practice and in line with its mission and purpose (www.modip.ac.uk/about-us). Depending on the medium, the work will be displayed in cases in the library and / or featured on all of our social media.

Terms and Conditions

Creative’s work

• MoDiP and / or its plastics collection should be at the heart of the project
• The applicant should expect to spend time looking at the collection and / or talking to the MoDiP team
• The applicant could work in any discipline (they would not have to work in plastics)
• The applicant should be prepared to have work displayed at the end of the project and to describe how they have been inspired by MoDiP
• The applicant will need to give regular updates to the MoDiP team on progress (to ensure deadlines will be met and that the work can be physically displayed)

Support and administration
Support for the project will be provided by MoDiP’s Collection Manager, Pam Langdown.
Digital support will be provided by MoDiP’s Assistant Curator, Louise Dennis.
Project administration will be provided by the MoDiP Administrator, Katherine Pell.

Timescale
The successful applicant will be appointed on 27th November 2015, it is expected that the work will be completed and ready for display on 11th April 2016.

Bursary
A £250 bursary (including material costs) will be paid to the successful candidate to facilitate the project. Up to 50% (£125) of the bursary can be claimed during the project as material costs are incurred. The remainder will be paid on completion.

Monitoring and evaluation
The resident will be expected to keep the MoDiP team updated with progress reports on a regular basis (to be agreed). This could be either through email including images, or face-to-face.

It is expected that the candidate will write 3 blog posts during the process – complete with images. The first will be a plan for the work, the second being a progress report, and the third showing the work and an overview of the project.

The experience
We expect you to work in a professional manner, engaging with both the collection and the staff of MoDiP. This is an opportunity to have your work published or displayed within a museum setting.

The project can be included in your portfolio of work to show future employers or clients. It will demonstrate working creatively to a deadline and experience of working with real clients.

Reference
Appointment will be subject to approval and written support from your tutor.

How to Apply
To apply please submit a proposal of 300-500 words with expected outcomes including how you intend to use the collection. Please include images of some of your previous work.


Closing date: 20th November 2015
Email contact: modip@aub.ac.uk with ‘Creative in Residence’ in the subject box
Interview and an opportunity to show Portfolio: 26th November 2015
When we will let you know: 27th November 2015

If you would like more information or an informal discussion about the project please contact the MoDiP team by email modip@aub.ac.uk

BXL photographic archive #0092

In 2010, MoDiP was donated a large archive of images relating to a single company. Bakelite Xylonite Ltd, also known as British Xylonite Ltd or BXL, was possibly one of the first British firms to successfully manufacture a plastics material in commercial quantities. The company was established in 1875 and after a long history went into liquidation in the late 2000s. The images we have in the collection are concentrated around the 1960s through to the 1980s and show us glimpses of the manufacturing process, products and the company’s employees during this time. We plan to share an image each week to give a flavour of the archive. If you want to see more you can view the whole collection on our website.

This week’s image shows a free-standing litter bin.

To get a better view of the image and find out more have a look at it on our website http://www.modip.ac.uk/artefact/bxl--0566

We are still working on the documentation of the archive, some of the images we know more about than others. It would be fantastic if we could fill in some of the gaps in our knowledge, if you know anything about the company or specific images it would be good to hear from you.

Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)

Guess the object

MoDiP has the kind of collection that you may think you are very familiar with. We have objects which we all use every day, and some pieces which are more unusual.

By looking at this distorted image are you able to guess what the object is? What do you think it could be used for?

Post your answer in the comments below or to find the answer click here and you will be taken to the MoDiP catalogue.

Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)

A different view #21

There are many ways to look at the objects in the MoDiP collection.  With this series of posts I want to highlight the interesting views of objects that we may ordinarily miss.  These include the underside of an object, the surface pattern, or traces of manufacturing processes.

Title: Blue lampshade
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Object number: AIBDC : 0_3125

Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)

Did you know? #29

Did you know that there is a Family Day associated with the Plastic Vanitas exhibition in TheGallery?

29th October 2015

Inspired by the work of Mariele Neudecker, children are invited to explore and respond to the exhibition by making their own creations. Part of The Big Draw Festival.

Free Family Day: 11.00am - 3.00pm. Drop in session, no booking necessary. Suitable for ages 3 and above. Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. 

 

Don't miss out on the fun.

 

Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)