sci-fi objects
a plausible future
Lasalle College of the Arts | 2018
A dictionary of objects from popular sci-fi films that have been designed as cinematic representations of technological possibilities and how they have lead to further scientific research in the real world.
project brief
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To inquire deeply into a group of objects of choice, finding and presenting historical, theoretical and practical information about it in a logical and compelling manner.
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To create a 'Biographical Dictionary of Objects' based around theme.
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Objects to be defined by biographical details including:
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historical period, usage, geographical location, manufacturing process and relation to other objects.
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To be printed and designed like an actual dictionary and to include images, categorized in a logical way.
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Group project.
team and roles
about the dictionary
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Each of the five of us us wrote about and cited two objects, together creating a dictionary of 10 objects.
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The Sonic Screwdriver and DeLorean were written by me.
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I wrote the introduction to the Dictionary.
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Segregated out chosen objects into wearables, technology, gadgets and transportation.
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Created relevance of these objects to the current world by researching real-life objects or studies that have stemmed from inspiration of the respective fictional objects.
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Arranged in chronological order of the films they were first featured in.
process
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The group brainstormed to identify various groups of objects, making sure there were at least 10 objects that could be included in each such group.
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Narrowed down on two possible groups:
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'Heirloom Objects' - This was chosen keeping in mind each member's diverse cultural background, and it included objects like scarves, jewelry, and weapons.
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'Sci-Fi Objects' - This group comprised of objects from works of science fiction including movies and TV shows. This group resonated with us, however, posed a challenge in defining them. The question was do we convey who, where and when they were invented in real life or in the fictional world they existed in?
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Debating between the two topics, and with guidance from our lecturer, we decided on defining Sci-Fi Objects A Plausible Future.
