Assignment 13 - Research and Inspiration

Research

- According to Wikipedia - Exquisite corpse, also known as exquisite cadaver (from the original French term cadavre exquis) or rotating corpse, is a method by which a collection of words or images is collectively assembled.

Background knowledge




- Came around in the 1920's and French surrealist started to play this game first

Surrealism - movement in art and literature that focuses on the creative potential of the mind.







Brainstorm/Inspiration

-Fun,

Crazy,

Exciting,

Different,

Dream-like,

Target Audiance: Myself/Group

What am I Communicating: Surrealism, Exquisite Corpse






I like how there are 3 distinct different things in this one.







I like how different this one is and uses a lot of inanimate objects.










I really love the colors in this one.













In this one i really like ow they use nature like the volcano as the feet and how all three are so different but collaged together really good.





mermaid inspiration

The Creative Process

Creative Process - a series of steps repeated every time you design something. 

Why do we need a  creative process and why is it important?  

- it improves consistency 

- ability to plan and time your work

- raises the quality of your work

- communicate more effectively and in a more professional manner

Steps to the Creative Process:

1. Research

- more you know the easier the project will be

2. Brainstorm/Inspiration

- find a fresh and creative approach

- what kind of message are you communicating

- who is your audience

- what am i trying to tell them

- what kind of color/style will work for this style

3. Sketch

- thumbnails work to get your ideas out

4. Execute

- combine type and imagery into a well developed composition

- explore techniques and different possible options

5. Critique & Revise 

- take a step back and look at your design with an objective eye

- make sure your design communicates effectively

-if it doesn't look okay then go back and tweak and play with it

Photo Composistion

Snapshot - is a quick shot, often spontaneous, taken to record a moment in time.


Photograph - is a photo taken with care and thought.



Rules of thirds:

- Imaginary lines drawn dividing the frame of your camera into thirds, both horizontally and vertically.

- Place important subject, or important elements where those lines intersect. Place horizon line at the top or bottom of the horizontal divider.

- Fill up your entire frame with he subject for a close up image.


Leading Lines:

- Use the lines within the foreground or back ground or both to lead the viewers eyes through the photo.

-Use the lines to draw attention to the subject.



Point of View:

- Change the way your subject is perceived by changed the camera position.

- If you are photographing a subject that you want to seem very tall, compose the shot so that the camera is looking upwards.

- You can also look down on someone to make them seem small.




Simplicity:


- Keep your background simple and clear of clutter.

- The mood and effectiveness of the photo can be altered by what is in the back ground.

- A chaotic composition will cause the viewer to look away.