OUGD505 - Product, Range & Distribution - Initial Direction Ideas & Selection

Before beginning a practical, visual and contextual investigation of a specific issue for part one of the brief, first an issue must be identified. The issue must be justified and must have a breadth of research potentials in order to allow for a range of knowledge to be developed on the subject which can later be used in the practical production of potential resolutions.

Considering this, below are three potential subject areas that each provide potential for thorough investigation:

Subject 01: The British Crown - Should Britain abolish the Monarchy? 

While the vast majority of the nation love the Queen and the Royal family at present, their relevance and benefit to the country are often called in to question through proposed political party policies and a simple lack of understanding on what she/they are needed for in the 21st century. With more than a few scandals in the not too distant past, this subject would be an eye-opening investigation of the nations true perception of the Royals.

Subject 02: The British Class System - Should Britain Discard the Class System?

The class system is not as simple as it once was. Further attempts to divide and pigeon-hole the nation are put in to practice all to often, inspiring social prejudice and discrimination of the respective classes of the system. Perception of class seemingly brings no benefit to anyone and in some cases even acts as a hindrance. With an abundance of new information on the subject and many perspectives to consider, this subject would be challenging but interesting to investigate and attempt to resolve.

Subject 03: Mental Health in the Armed Forces.

In 2016 it was revealed that Mental health disorders among the UK Armed Forces have increased by 78 per cent in the last eight years. With my Brother in the RAF, this subject has both primary and secondary research potentials that would allow me to investigate the issue from a range of perspectives.

Feedback

In a one-to-one feedback session with Leah, we briefly discussed each of the subjects and came to the conclusion that the questioning of the British Class System would provide the most research potential, as well as being a less obvious issue compared to things such as mental health which may be a more common subject area explored by others. 

Although at the start of the discussion I was more swayed towards exploring the monarchy, the feedback session has allowed me to be more considerate of what will supply me the best opportunities in terms of research and visual investigation - this being the British Class System. 

Following this I can begin researching the subject in preparation for the project proposal.