OCAD One big Idea

Hello all, this is Jesse, Ivan, and Patrick-

Ivan - Research, presentation layouts, original slideshow sequencing & themeatics
Jesse - Images, research, concept development, survey
Patrick - Initial Concept development, research, project notes, management

The project we have decided to pursue is aptly named ìDropped Ceilings, Raised Moraleî. Our vision began when first discussing the simpler, practical ways one can save energy. While reviewing some potential concepts, we stumbled across a rather unique, and still practical idea, suspended ceilings. At first, this idea seems rather shallow, there are the obvious benefits if done properly - smaller volume of air to heat/cool, hiding pipes, sound dampening ñ but there is additional potential, untapped presentation spaces for studentís work. We believe that students are interested in both showing off and reviewing their individual pieces, but are currently lacking the resources to do so. Offering the opportunity for students to purchase and personalise a tile of their selection gives a fulfilling sense of connection with the schools environment. We propose that a suspended ceiling be installed in hallways and many of the large open rooms, as all classrooms would not be routinely accessed by all students.
We have some photos edited to represent our vision, and from a survey we conducted, many of the students are on-board with the idea. We believe that it should be up to the student how they wish their work to be presented, as a number of medias could be used. Photos, canvases, collages, all could be attached to the pannels, not to mention workin directly on the tiles themselves

Our aim is to allow any student of the university the opportunity to present their work. Screening would need to be taken into account, to ensure the quality of the works remain presentable. For the moment, it seems our main marketing and distribution method would be fairly cheap and mostly student initiated. Word of mouth, flyers etc. Also, there would be advertising on MYOCAD, as well as the main OCAD website (if permitted). But, one would need to realise that once works begin to be installed, the advertisement would be self perpetuating.

All distribution, selection, payments etc. would be handled through both a student and faculty based initiatives, the latter most likely to handle economic factors. Student based groups would handle the screening processes as well as the marketing and distribution.

We would like to thank all of you for considering our proposition, if there are any questions or if you are unclear on any part, please feel free to ask questions. Once again, thank you.