Imaginative Drawing

The ability to imagine spaces, and push the limits of reality, is addressed by working with the written word as well as visual representation. The exercise is preceded by writing workshop sessions during which each student evolves a space – irrespective of scale  – which functions according to rules not applicable to the ‘real’ world. These spaces are either set in a  utopian/dystopian future, or in imaginary worlds,  and they are, sometimes, populated by human-like creatures.  While working with text allows the students to focus on evolving plots, characterization, and dialogue, and using these to introduce descriptions of settings, translating the text into visual representation requires them to choose moments in the narrative and elements to depict. The process brings together skills developed through previous exercises, while also encouraging creativity and the realization that text may have multiple visual interpretations.