Mulvin · Core
Theory
Core helps a piece have a defined reading before its format and destination are chosen.
- Area
- Core
- Reading
- Theory
- Next step
- Waitlist
01
What Core presents
Core explains what the piece presents and what reading it proposes.
Hypotheses, models and interpretations opening possibilities. Assumptions, sources and limits explain what they propose.
02
How the reading is prepared
The studio’s direction separates intention, references and result so the piece can be reviewed.
- Define the subject
- Gather sources or references
- Separate facts and representation
- Review for the audience

03
What must remain clear
The audience should recognize the piece’s intention and the limits of what it claims.
- Purpose
- Audience
- Format and delivery
04
Relationship to production
Origin explains how a piece is produced; Core explains what it presents.
- Intention
- 01
- Piece
- 02
- Destination
- 03
A visualization may explore a hypothesis. Its assumptions and limits explain what it proposes and what remains to be verified.
05
Decision and responsibility
The responsible participant keeps the purpose, references and delivery decision.
Core does not replace studio review or the requester’s authorization.

