I need advise?

Question

Hi guys. I have this one art class where I need to make a project. I need to find anything (material wise) and transform it into something better that either moves, or makes sounds. The thing is, it can't be something that is already made. I know it's confusing, but the more help, the better.

Example: Let's take a spoon for example and then now I'm going to transform it into a spoon that has music to it.

Just saying though. I need to be able to make it turn into that. Please someone help me. I'm so lost on ideas! =(

Answer 1

It's easier to make things sound than moves. Well, (this is just a joke, k...^^);
To make a spoon sounds, just hit it on some metal. It should produce "ting" sound.!! ^-^

Okz, here's the serious answer. Take one teddy bear and put something dat will make sound inside of the teddy's stomach when the stomach is pressed. ^^ Make sure the object is not sharp. XD

Good luck!

Answer 2

Just to get some thought processes started, let's continue with the spoon idea.

The project is to devise a way to make the object better, but, not necessarily have the original function. Think of a way to mount a bunch of spoons on a turntable, with a light source in the center. The spoons could be angled so that light is reflected by the spoons, up, towards the ceiling. This would create some swirling, flashing lights moving around the room, kind of like a disco ball in reverse.

Another idea might be to stick a series of spoons between two clamped pieces of wood. Each spoon would stick out of the wood at different lengths. You could take a stick, hammer, or, even, another spoon and strike the mounted spoons. Each one would create a different pitch, depending on how much of each spoon stuck out of the wood.

Or, you could suspend a series of spoons in a mobile, the more complex, the better. With careful planning, you can make the strings of spoons balanced so fine that the slightest breeze can set the assemby spinning, creating a glittering display of flashes. This can be enhanced by aiming some small spot lights at the mobile, from different angles.

These examples are what is often described as "thinking outside the box." Meaning, disregard the spoon's intended purpose, but use the spoons qualities in creative ways. Whether you use spoons, shoeboxes, rubber chickens or sticks of butter, don't think about the object's purpose, but about the object's unintended potential.

Answer 3

When you approach a project like this you need to brainstorm first what area you want to explore. Write down your 10 best idea's, then narrow them down to your top 3. Once you have 3 general ideas post your concepts on YA. People should be able to guide your ideas better. Never let someone come up with ideas for you... Im sure you have a great creative side, get those ideas flowing! Good luck.