Assignment 13: Research & Inspiration

exquisite corpse: method by which a collection of words or images is collectively assembled from Wikipedia. (a game)
where it came from: The technique was invented by Surrealists and is similar to an old parlour game calledConsequences in which players write in turn on a sheet of paper, fold it to conceal part of the writing, and then pass it to the next player for a further contribution (Wikipedia) around 1925


surrealism: cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for the visual artworks and writings of the group members. (Wikipedia) think of it as a dream, not realistic
The images together make an eye.  This is an example of surrealism.  I liked this because it forces your mind to form the image of the eye.  Good colors; green yellow blue

Good example of what
we will be doing.  Very
different, you can
tell it wasn't done by
the same person.

The Creative Process

Why do we need a creative process?
 - improves consistency
 - ability to plan and time your work
 - raise the quality of your work
 - communicate more effectively and in a more profesional way

Steps of the creative process:

1. Research: look online, in magazines, music, books, etc.                                                                            - The more you know, the easier the project will be.
2. Brainstorming/Inspiration: striving to be unique while following the trends; fresh and creative approach.  come up with adjectives                                                                                                       Questions to ask yourself:                                                                                                                      - What kind of message am I trying to communicate?                                                                           - Who is my audience?                                                                                                                          - What kind of color/style with work for this audience?
3. Sketching: draw out your ideas; thumbnails
4. Execution: combine type and imagery into a design.  use the research and brainstorming to create design.  If you get stuck, clear your head, walk away, start over if necessary.
5. Critique & Revise: take a step back, look at it from another angle.  Make sure all the designs are right and the colors work together.

Photo Composition

snapshot = a quick shot, often spontaneous, taken to record a moment in time

photograph = an image taken with care and thought

rule of thirds = imaginary lines drawn dividing the frame of your camera into thirds, both horizontal and vertically

- for a close up picture, fill up the entire frame

leading lines = use the lines created within the foreground or background of the composition to lead the viewer's eye through the photo

point of view = change the way your subject is perceived by changing the camera position

- to make something look tall: point the camera facing up

- to make something look smaller: point the camera facing down

simplicity = keep your background simple and clear of clutter