Final Major Project Themes

1. Final Major Project Themes

2. DNA DNA structure is a molecule composed of two chains that coil around each other to form a double helix carrying the genetic instructions DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is a self-replicating material, which is present in nearly all-living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes.

3. History of DNA Origin The molecule now known as DNA was first identified in the 1860s by a Swiss chemist called Johann Friedrich Miescher. Johann set out to research the key components of white blood cells?, part of our body’s immune system. Unknown to him, Johann had discovered the molecular basis of life DNA. The Shape of DNA In 1953, two scientists, James Watson and Francis Crick, were trying to put together a model of DNA. They took a look at Franklin and Wilkin's picture of the X-ray and made their model. They created a model that has not been changed much since then. Their model showed a double helix with little rungs connecting the two strands. These rungs were the bases of a nucleotide.

4. Elements • An essential or characteristic part of something abstract. • Any of the four substances earth, water, air, fire regarded as the fundamental constituents of the world in ancient and medieval philosophy. • Each of more than a hundred substances found on the periodic table.

5. History of Elements The Four Substances Ancient times. In classical thought, the four elements earth, water, air, and fire as proposed by Empedocles frequently occur; Aristotle added a fifth element, aether; it has been called akasha in India and quintessence in Europe. Origin of Periodic Table In 1869 Russian chemist Dimitri Mendeleev started the development of the periodic table, arranging chemical elements by atomic mass. He predicted the discovery of other elements, and left spaces open in his periodic table to be filled later.

6. Mythology Celtic Greek Norse

7. History of Mythology • Definition • A set of stories or beliefs about a particular person, institution, or situation, especially when exaggerated or fictitious. • A collection of myths, especially one belonging to one particular religious or cultural tradition. The word mythology itself originated in ancient Greek word muthologia, later down the line the French word mythologia and English logy combined together that founded the modern interpretation. Myths is a folklore genre consisting of narratives consists of a fundamental role in society, such as foundational tales. The main characters in myths are gods, demigods or supernatural humans. Myths often endorsed by rulers and priests and are closely linked to religion or spirituality.

8. FMP : Mythology After deliberating on the three choose themes to pick only one for my FMP. I create mind maps and mood boards along with doing some contextual research to gain a better understanding of all the themes. Mythology is my chosen themes for the FMP I found the influences of mythology in media and how its used to attract new audiences and helped form the foundation for things such as religion. I have chosen to research European mythology. I think having a small scope of research, might improve the overall quality of my work all European mythology is very similar in nature, for example

9. How can I modernise mythology to accommodate a contemporary audience? To solve the problem Ill research different book, games, movies and other media to see how others have found ways to make legends and mythology interesting to a newer audience. I can also design game and movie poster along with book covers to further my understanding of the theme. For further contextual research, I could research authors such as Neil Gaiman who best known for using different mythology and writing compelling characters and similarly San Monica's God of War looked into Norse mythology while conveying a compelling story and interesting character.