Hey Guys, this blog post is going to be an update on how my digital artefact is going so far!
Developing this project has really forced me to step out of my comfort zone as i’m not a very public person that posts content all the time.
I have slowly started to develop my instagram page by starting with past artworks to create some context of why i’m doing a creative artefact. I have also started to use some of instagrams other tools such as saving stories that i have put up about any recommendations of supplies or tips and tricks to individual memories so that my audience can go back and find things they may want to see again.
BCM114 has a couple important rules, such as the guided methodology of #FIST depicted in lecture two. This highlighted how important it is to maintain and develop any project fast, inexpensively, simply and tiny. This is to ensure that our project could actually be manageable for a uni student. I feel as though my artefact definitely obliges with each of these aspects, however the art projects that I want to take on are often not tiny and take a long time to perfect and meet my standards. This will be a learning curve as I will have to adapt in order to quickly create enough engaging content for my audience.
I started my account from scratch so it has not gained a lot of followers yet or made a massive reach, however the minimal feedback I have received from friends, family and other classmates is that with trial and error as well as more content and a constant influx of engaging creative images (that i’m working on) will attract a lot more followers.
I have had a couple comments on some photos which has really made me excited for what’s to come for my future audience. As Ted discusses a lot, feedback is crucial for a successful outcome in making media. As well as by using the social utility of observation of my audience I will be able to recognise what is working and satisfying my audience.
The study materials and information in the weekly lecture have been so helpful to me to be able to critically reflect on each step that i’m taking on this project. So excited to make more art, inspire some people or just genuinely help anyone out on their own art making journey and engage with this niche audience! Whilst also keeping in mind #FIST, fail early, fail often as i continue to progress and learn about making media and my very own digital artefact. 🙂
Check it out on instagram: @artt_process
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