Self-directed Project

In this Semester 2 project, I was given the opportunity to explore a project and theme of my choice over a 13 week period. This would involve creating a piece of work applicable to the course themes as well as writing a journal style essay, documenting and reflecting on the process.

I decided to build on my skills in physical making and explore my interest in music by designing and creating a guitar from scratch. while carrying out this project, I wanted to film the whole process and focus on the small details within the process. All of this allowed me to reflect on why I enjoy the making and designing process as well as if making an instrument as a musician brings me closer to my craft as a musician.

Initial ideas from my sketchbook
Initial concept and planning from sketchbook
Cutting template
Gluing body wood
Drilling neck pocket
Chiselling neck pocket
Cutting body shape
Sanding body shape
development of guitar concept and colour
Guitar development
Drilling pickup routes
Guitar development
Guitar at end of project