Assignment 13 Research and Inspiration

Background information/Research:

Wikipedia says,

• 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. Each collaborator adds to a composition in sequence, either by following a rule (e.g. "The adjective noun adverb verb the adjective noun") or by being allowed to see the end of what the previous person contributed.
• Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for the visual artworks and writings of the group members.  Surrealist works feature the element of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and non sequitur; however, many Surrealist artists and writers^[who?] regard their work as an expression of the philosophical movement first and foremost, with the works being an artifact.

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•  This picture is very creative and i like the way the feet have a dog coming off it.  Its very funny and i haven't seen anything like it.

The Creative Process

Creative Process- a series of steps you repeat every time you need to design

Why is the creative process important? Why do we need it?

1. it improves consistency
2. ability to plan and time your work
3. raises the quality of your work
4. communicate more effectively and in a more professional way

 The Creative Process:

1. Research - the client and the cempetition (online, magazines, music) GET INSPIRED<3 :D
2. Brainstorm/inspiration - striving to be unique while still following the current trends. (Who is my audience? Whats my message? What am i trying to tell my audience?
3. Sketch - to get your thoughts out and to work through ideas 
4. Execute - Implement your ideas, combine type and imagery into a well developed composition. Try techniques.
5. Critique and Design - Take a step back, and look at your design with an objective eye

Photography Composition

*Snapshots- quick shot, often spontaneous/random, taken to record a moment in time.
*Photographs- image taken with care and thought.
     -Rule of Thirds- imaginary lines drawn dividing the frame of your camera into thirds, both horizontally and vertically.
----Place the important subject or important elements off center.
----Place the horizontal line at the top or bottom horizontal divider.
----fill up your frame with the subject for a close up image
*Leading Lines
----use the lines created within the foreground or background of the composition to lead the viewers' eye
----through the photograph.
lines can draw attention to one or more intended subjects or a single vocal point.
*Point of View
----change the way your subject is precieved by changing the camera position.
----if you are photographing a subject that you want to seem very tall, compose the so that the camera is looking upward.
*(Perspective-looking at something different)
*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 the viewer to look away