"Assignment #13, Research & Inspiration"

Research

-A method in which letters or images are collectively assembled. Each collaborator adds to the composition in sequence or by following a particular rule

-Invented by surrealists in the early 1900's 

-Surrealism: began in the 1920's, features elements of suprise. A movement away from reality and focused on dreams, accidents, and surprise

Brainstorming

Adjectives: out-of-world, uncanny, whimsical, unbalanced, whacky, erratic 

Audience: me

Examples: 

I liked this piece because it combined something you would see hundreds of years ago, the head and the attire along with it, and the torso, a robot something you would expect to see hundreds of years in the future. And the bottom, which I assume are duck feet just go along with the theme of animals; the tiger head. I also liked how almost all of the picture was black and white but it was then contrasted by some color at the bottom. 

This piece I found interesting because  of the contrast between human and animal body parts, as well as the contrast between genders. 

This one was actually my favorite. I liked it because there was so much going on and nothing correlated with each other 

"The Creative Process"

The Creative Process

A series of steps repeated every time you design something

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Why Do We Follow This Process

-Improve consistency

-Ability to plan and time your work

-Raise the quality of your work

-Communicate more effectively and in a more professional manner

The Five Steps of the Creative Process..

1.) Research: The more you know the easier it will be. Research the client and the competition. Get online, look in magazines, listen to music, pay attention to the world around you..whatever you need to get inspired.

2.) Brainstorm/Inspiration: Striving to be unique and innovative while still following the current trends, ensures a fresh and creative approach. Come up with adjectives or phrases that best describe your project. Ask yourself questions; what kind of message am I trying to communicate? Who is my audience? What am I trying to tell them? What kind of visuals will work for my particular audience?  

3.) Sketch: THUMBNAILS! Sketch your thoughts out and work through ideas. 

4.) Execute: Implement your ideas. Combine type and imagery into a well developed composition. Utilize design principles and visual organization guidelines to help. Try techniques, explore options, and analyze the outcome. If you get stuck, walk away and clear your head. If the piece doesn't look how you imagined, and it isn't working, try another idea. Forcing an idea won't result in a good design. 

5.) Critique and Revise: Take a step back, (literally) and look at the design with an objective eye. Make sure the design effectively conveys the message to the intended audience. If it doesn't, go back and tweak the composition until it does. Asking others for their opinion will help with this process.    

"Semester Reflection"

During this semester I learned much much more than I ever thought I would about graphic design. I learned how to use tools in Illustrator and Photoshop to create art. In Illustrator I was taught how to utilize tools to create pictures and shapes, I learned how to use work with the line element and the element of shape. When working on assignment one I used the two elements to create pictures that make people think of a certain object. In assignment two we started to work with the pen tool, which took me awhile:P but after a bit I got the hang of it. In this assignment we used texture and space and learned the difference between positive and negative space. In assignment three we also used Illustrator and worked with lines, shapes, and space but this time we learned about the color wheel and how designing things with specific colors will do different things. Assignment four was one of my favorites! I'm pretty sure it was also the first time we worked in Photoshop, we learned about the different types of color schemes and how you can use them in your art. Assignment five was also pretty interesting because we were given a lot of freedom to choose which pictures we wanted, I liked this assignment a lot as well. Assignment 6 was defiantly my favorite, we learned who to use layers and masks again and how to put pictures from the Internet into your own artwork. Assignment 7 we learned how to blend and work with edges more, and in assignment 8 we learned how to wrap text around lines and basically just how to implement text into your work. I liked this semester a lot, this is honestly one of my favorite classes! I have no suggestions for next semester because I enjoyed almost everything we did this semester!((:

"Review Week 17"

"Who Shot the Serif" Article

1.) Have you learned something?

Yes, I was able to get a review of what a serif is, the different termonologies associated with it. I learned about the different types of serifs and how they can be used. 

"Review Week 16"

1.) How many points are in an inch? How many points are in a pica?
72 in an inch and 12 in a pica

2.) Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would work best as a body type? Why?

Sans serif

3.) Identify the lowercase characters that have ascenders.
H, I and G

4.) Identify the uppercase characters that have descenders.
P and R

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1.) Script: this is a script typeface because it looks like it was hand-written.






2.) Modern: this is a modern typeface because there is no variation between thin and thick lines

3.) Modern: this is a modern typeface because there is a huge contrast between the thin and the thick lines of the letters.

4.) San Serif: this is a san serif typeface because it is simple, monotone and no variations of thick or thinness.









5.) Blackletter: this is a blackletter typeface because it looks like it was made in the 1400's and it looks as though an old printing press made it.                                        

6.) Decoratice: this is defiantly a decorative typeface because it clearly demonstrates a particular theme  throughout the text.

7.) Old Style: this is an oldstyle typeface because it has a 1600's feel to it. Its serifs are angled.

"Review Week 14"

1.) Art Institue of Atlanta:
a. Atlanta, Georgia
b. Advertising, visual communications, illustration, and animation
c. Minimum of 21 on ACT, and 500 on SAT(reading and math), and a minimum 2.0 GPA

2.) Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
a. New York, New York
b. Graphic design
c. ACT and SAT scores, minimum 3.0 GPA, and 16 high school credits

3.) Academy of Art Institute
a. San Francisco, California
b. Graphic design, illustration, visual communications, advertising, and web design
c. High school transcript, minimum 2.0 GPA, and personal portfolio

4.) Washington University
a. St. Louis, Missouri
b. Visual communications, graphic design, illustration, and advertising
c.  20 high school credits, minimum 2.0 GPA, SAT and ACT scores

5.) New England Institute of Art
a. Brookline, Massachusetts
b. Graphic design, illustration, and advertising
c. Minimum 1.5 GPA, SAT and ACT scores are looked at but not important. (essay and interview are very important)

                                                                                                                                                                    


1.) What is a portfolio?
A collection of the images, work, visuals, ect that you have created over you career.

2.) What is the importance of a portfolio?
It gives the person looking at  your portfolio an idea of what you are capable of, what your strengths and weaknesses are and how you work and accomplish things.

"Review Week 13"

1.) Repetition: this picture uses the principle of repetition because it repeats certain parts of the picture, such as the birds and the color of the sky.

2.) Portion/Scale: this picture utilizes the principle of portion/scale because the two sizes of the dogs are so different. It uses an unexpected scale. 

3.) Balance: this picture shows the element of balance because it is made up of regular and irregular shapes. 

4.) Emphasis: this images uses the principle of emphasis because it makes the views focus on the flower instead of focusing on the other details of the picture such as the hands holding the flower.

5.) Unity: this pop art picture utilizes the element of unity because the various images are closet together and are created using similar techniques. 

6.) Rhythm: this image uses the principle of rhythm because it constantly repeats specific elements. 

7.) Contrast: this picture uses the element of contrast by making the the space used and the hues different. 

8.) Variety: this image uses the principle of variety because it clearly varies the shape and color of the objects within the picture.

A.) How do you add a layer mask to a particular layer?

You add a layer mask by opening the palette that shows you your layers then select the layer you want to add a mask too. Then on the bottom of your palette click on the button that has a gray box with a white circle in the center.

B.) What two colors are used to create the mask?

Black and white

C.) Describe the process of using a layer mask.

If you choose to create a layer mask it will allow you to paint over and cover and images you put onto your photoshop document. Once you paint over the images you can move them around, copy them, or if you like you can re-paint over them to make the original image reappear.

***Working on putting all of my projects on the assignments page(my flashdrive is @ home) so I will get that done Monday:D** Thanks Mrs. Dayton!!!((: