Assignment #13 Research and Inspiration

Research:

Exquisite Corpse-

wikipedia says Exquisite corpse, also known as exquisite cadaver or rotating corpse, is a method by which a collection of words or images is collectively assembled. Each collaborator adds to a composition in

sequence.

founded around 1925 by french surrealists

Surrealism: an art type that went against reality and contained a dream-like state

Inspiration:

silly, abnormal, amusing, entertaining, appealing, unique

Who is my audience? myself and my group and Ms. Dayton

What am I communicating? surrealism and exquisite corpse

I like the variety this offers and the different colors.

I like the bottom of this one how it isn'y just feet it is different, it is a tree stump. i also like the face it isn't just smiling it has like a snarled look on it.

I like the bottom of this one how it is some one holding up the person. I also like how the middle section isn't just a torso but it is holding the guitar.

The Creative Process

The creative process is a series of steps repeated every time you design something.

Why is this necessary?

1. It improves consistency
2. It gives you the ability to plan and time your work.
3. It improves the quality of your work.
4. It helps communicates more effectively and in a more professional manner.

Steps of the Creative Process

1. Research: The more you know the easier it will be. Research client, competition, anything you don't know. Get inspired!
2. Brainstorm/ Inspiration: Strive to be unique and innovative while following current trends. Create a fresh and creative approach. Find adjectives/ phrases to describe end product. Ask your self these questions: What kind message am I communicating? Who is my audience? What am I trying to tell them? What colors/ styles will work for this audience?
3. Sketch: thumbnails, thumbnails, and more thumbnails! Get your thoughts out and work through ideas.
4. Execute: implement your ideas. combine type and imagery into well developed compositions. utilize design and visual organization guidelines to help. try techniques, explore possible options, and analyze the outcome. if you get stuck clear your head and walk away. if a piece isn't working delete it and try something new. forcing an idea wont result in a good design.
5. Critique and Revise: Take a step back and look at your design with an objective eye. make sure design conveys message to intended audience. If it doesn't look good go back and tweak it until it does. Ask others for their opinions.

Photo Composition

snapshots: a quick shot, not planned, and are meant to keep a memory not meant to be an art piece.

photograph: planned, you think about composition of image

Rules of Composition

• Rule of Thirds: imaginary lines drawn dividing the frame of your camera into thirds, both horizontally and vertically, place focal point where lines intersect, place horizon line at the top or the bottom, fill up your frame with the subject

• Leading Lines: use lines created in foreground/ background of composition to lead viewers eye through photo, lines can be draw attention to one ore more intended subjects

• Point of View: change the way your subject is perceived by changing the camera position, if a subject is tall then compose the shot so the camera faces upwards or vice versa and shoot the camera downwards

• Simplicity: keep your background simple and clear of clutter, the mood and effectiveness of a photo can be altered by what is in the background, a chaotic composition will cause viewer to look away