Project Zoo - Upper Pool Studio

This hands-on Upper Pool Studio will give you the opportunity to design with and for the Zoo. Last year we worked with the Primate Department and students developed a number of concepts and activities for the five resident orang-utans and their keepers. 1/3 of those projects are currently being negotiated for commercial implementation with the zoo. This year you will have the opportunity to either work with the same department or to engage with other sections of the zoo that require our attention. If you participated to this project last year and wish to continue your investigations, this is possible. This UPS uses a participatory approach and you will be asked to: work closely with ‘zoo inhabitants’; creatively use various media to collect & share data about everyday activities; test & iterate your designs with the rmit-zoo team; participate with and initiate community activities at the zoo.

• when: Tuedays, 1.30-5.30pm
• where: bld 87 lev 4 room 18
• who: Daria Loi (in class + private supervision sessions via appointment) and Deanne Koelmeyer (supervision sessions only: Thursdays 10-11.30am)
• requirements:
  1. full commitment, including availability to spend extra time at the zoo;
  2. availability to work in teams when needed;
  3. active contribution to the project (incl. peer-reviews and team-assessment);
  4. contribution to design + set-up of an end-of-semester exhibition.
• what is provided by us:
  > free access to the zoo for the semester;
  > private supervision sessions (outside class time); and
  > the opportunity to have a memorable experience!