Timeline

Week 1: Conceptual
-Initial conceptual framework
-Ordering initial parts
-Timeline for overall piece
-Initial research/begin compiling bibliography
-Begin practicing Pranayama (to be continued weekly)

Weeks 2 & 3: Research
-Historical/contextual research
-Technological research
-Begin categorizing different types of breaths, and thinking about ways to store relevant breath information for use
-Research on new musical instruments: begin thinking about what changes in sounds will be affected by which different breathing characteristics.
-Research different applications of bio-sensors in clothing, and other manifestations of technology in clothing
-Begin working on sounds
-Meet with textile expert to discuss design considerations and begin testing materials.

Weeks 4 & 5: Designing
-Get the rest of the relevant materials, take measurements, make drawings
-Make mock prototype (no real sensors, etc.) with cheap materials
-Test technical framework separately from aesthetic implementation

Weeks 6 & 7: Creating
-Build actual clothing piece
-Test/troubleshoot any technical issues

Weeks 8 & 9: Refining & evaluating
-Refine sound/structure of piece
-Refine breathing inputs--amplify if necessary
-Reflect on initial implementation of piece
-Evaluate deficiencies
-Return to research and develop project further

Week 10: Practicing and Documentation, further reflections
-Practice for performance
-Document both practice and performance
-Consider further possibilities for future installations

Exam Week:
Performance