CREATING A LINK BETWEEN MY RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTS
By now, I've gained greater clarity regarding both my research and physical experimentation. In the past few weeks, I dedicated time to extensive reading, allowing me to refine my understanding of the three research pillars. I realised that my focus on achieving tangible interaction had somewhat obscured the essence of the interaction itself and its intended conveyance. In terms of my narrative exploration, I became aware that my emphasis on a non-linear structure lacked a thoughtful consideration of how I wanted to represent Macbeth within this framework. Most crucially, I was struggling to define clear objectives for my FYP and articulate the overarching purpose behind my work. While I aimed to create a sense of agency and spotlight theatre elements complementing the narrative, the challenge remained in connecting these dots cohesively, leaving the 'why' behind my project unanswered.
I came across a compelling quote from Janet H. Murray during my readings that resonated with me: "Narratives are a crucial way of organizing knowledge into meaningful structures." statement struck a chord because it aligns with my project's core objective—creating a tangible interaction to convey a narrative. This prompted me to contemplate the tangibility of narratives, leading me to the idea of making the narrative tactile. In this envisioned approach, I would represent Macbeth visually, introducing a non-linear element to the narrative. The innovation lies in inviting individuals to touch this visual representation, creating a personalized pattern as the output. This concept opens up the possibility for viewers to experience a sense of agency, as their unique interactions shape the personalized outcome, thereby enhancing their engagement with the narrative.
