Project Proposal

The brief

An examination on the development of 'the home' in the Western Isles

What can be assumed about inhabitants by the exterior of a dwelling place

do these structures show how Hebridean ways of living have changed and developed over time?

The methodological considerations

photograph multiple dwelling places from multiple era's, use techniques discussed in class

analyse what can be said about the inhabitants from the shots

equipment needs

camera- phone

- actual camera

computer to upload data -laptop

place to record research- blog

sample considerations

Blackhouses - Garenin

                           shawbost

ancient  -broch

-ruins

19th C buildings -Balemartin

20th C buildings -detached houses

-schemes

21st C buildings -kit houses

-new builds

ethical issues to be considered

private property

awareness that owners might not want their home photographed or displayed publicly

restraints and issues to be expected

Weather!!! can be too wet and windy to get out photographing