FORKING PATHWAYS

A flow chart is a graphical or symbolic representation of a process. Each step in the process is represented by a different symbol and contains a short description of the process step. The flow chart symbols are linked together with arrows showing the process flow direction. It commonly known as a forking pathway.

FLOWCHARTS

THE
TASK

For today's task, we were split into groups and asked to concoct and delineate a story in parts- every individual delineates diverse parts of the story. When its all said and done,the groups were told to assemble these parts and blend them up with parts of different stories of different aggregations, in a visually sensible format.

Our story was entitled "Tina's trip to Tescos" the story is about a woman's travel and experience going to Tescos for essentials. However, Tina seems to go through several problems on the way to the supermarket. After working on this our story deemed to flow naturally. Once we were finished the class' stories were all individually presented. I also admired the fact that we attempted to connect external stories from various groups, this gave us the sense of power in narrative and looking at non-linear structures.

1. Whilst waiting for the bus, the bus drenched Tina, making the start of the journey unpleasant.

2. Tina eventually gets onto the bus, she came to the realisation that she had no credit on her Oyster Card. Tina searches through her purse for change and eventually pays extra for a bus.

3. It only gets worse for Tina as once she finds a seat on the cramped bus an elderly woman seems to be behind her, implying Tina to give up her seat, as she does.

4. After getting off that horrendous bus journey, Tina discovers there are no trolleys left leaving her to carry two baskets around the shop floor.

5. Once Tina is finished she goes to line up to discover a long queue. As there are a shortage of staff.

6. Once Tina gets to paying, her debit cared is rejected due to overdraft no being paid, therfore she was unable to buy the groceries.

7. Tina goes onto having not such a bright idea as she attempt to steal her groceries.

8. Attempting to get away Tina is caught and gets arrested.

INDIVIDUAL
TASK

My input into the non-linear narrative was when Tina is waiting in the line. The initial drawing was a rough one. However, it seemed to be clear enough for the rest of the student to comprehend. After our presentations were over, I went on to improve my part of the story, as I illustrated a silhouette of a queue. Graphically it seems to work much better.

As you can see below is my part of the non-linear narrative.

To view the forthcoming part of the narrative please click the button on the right.