ARTS1311: SHELTER PROJECT REFLECTION

1) How did your group approach the concept of shelter?  Was it successful? Why?

Our group chose to base our shelter off a yurt. A yurt is a portable, round tent like cover that were used by nomads. We also decided that inside the yurt we would create a camera obscura which reflects an image upside down.We first approached the project by figuring out what our materials would be to create it. we chose cardboard and from there, we found a strategic way to build our shelter. It was successful because we worked as a team and all contributed. We were able to create the camera obscura which was very interesting.

2)What was the group budget for the project? Where did you source your materials and how did they cost?

The group budget was $30. The source of our materials came from the dumpsters at Sears. We were able to find all our cardboard there to build the entire shelter. Our professor, Alex, provided us with the necessary tools like a box cutter, scissors, and tape. The only things we bought were black table cloths and a tarp. In total, we spent about $16.

3)Was the workload equal? Explain.

Yes, the workload was equal. We all contributed to the project equally. We all went together to buy the table cloths and we all spent the same amount of time working. We all gave equal care for our project.

4)What was the strength that you added to the group, your weakness?

The strength of our group was how well we all worked together. We never argued or anything. Everyone contributed and wanted to work hard on the project. We all cared about what we were working on. I would say our weakness was our craft. We had a hard time with the roof and our craft was not very good.

5)What role did you find you played in the group dynamic?

I would say my role in the group dyamic was throwing out ideas for the group and making sure we met to get the work done. We all contributed the same amount though.

6)What advice would you give to the next group that must complete this project?

My advice to the next group that has to complete this project is to really work on craft and understand that it is not going to go as perfectly planned as it is in your head.

outside of shelter

outside of shelter

Allison and I working on the shelter.

Allison and I working on the shelter.

camera obscura inside the shelter.

camera obscura inside the shelter.

the group inside the shelter.

the group inside the shelter.

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