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

Semester Reflection

In this semester, i learned a lot! I learned about using the pen tool to trace or just make outlines for our own shapes or objects.  I also learned about color and fill.  I learned about the different color schemes and what different combinations get which moods across.  I learned about how to use value and space in a good way.  In two assignments, we had to mimic different artists to try to get our work to look like theirs.  The first was Pop Art and we mimiced Andy Warhol and we took pictures of ourselves and used the different color schemes for each version of the picture.  The other was If i crossed the road, and we mimiced Steven Kroniger.   We learned about sizing and how to make our assignment look crazy and unique.  We also learned how to make photo mosiacs and i liked that because the outcome product looked really cool.  We worked with layer masks and other cool tools this semester too.  Next semester I would like to work on really fun projects like this semester.  Maybe even group assignments like a contest?

Review Week 17

Have you learned something?
     I learned about Serifs and facts about where they originated from.  There are two main types of Serifs.  They are Adnate and Abrupt.  The Adnate serifs are more organic and curvy, while the Abrupt are more squarer and rigid.  Slab Serif is an example of Abrupt type.  Serifs are the curly things on the letters even though they're not always curly!

Review Week 16

How many points are in an inch? How many points are in a pica?
72 pts in an inch, 12 pts in a pica
Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would best work as body type? Why?
I think Old Style would work the best for a body type because it is pretty plain and easy to read. Plus it has good spacing.
Identify the lowercase characters that have ascenders?
t, i, d, f, h. j, k, l, b
Identify the lowercase characters that have descenders?
q, y, p, f, g, j
Classify the following typefaces and briefly explain why you believe it should be classified that way:

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Sans Serif because it is pretty basic and easy to read

Sans Serif because it looks like a handwriting and its pretty basic and not hard to look at.

I would say Ornamental because this type of font is not usually seen as a body text.  It would work best as a larger title font or something.

This one would be Serif because it is really easy to read and very very basic.

This one could be Blackletter because it looks like an old times font.

This one could be Serif because it is also basic but the words are closer together.

This one is Serif but it is less compressed and more spread out.  But a good body font.

Podcast #4 Typography

Define typography?
The art and technology of expressing ideas through the selection of appropriate tyefaces.
Where did the word "typography" originate from?
Greek word of form is Typos, greek word for writing is graphy
What does typography involve?
selection of appropriate fonts, sizes, and other aspects.
What is a typeface?
distinctive designs of visual symbols that are used to compose a printed image/design
What is another term for typeface?
font
What is a character?
individual symbols that make up a typeface
What is type style?
bold, italic, condensed, extended, roman, etc
What does type style "create" within a design?
 variety
What is the waist line and what does it indicate?
imaginary line drawn at the middle of the characters.
What is a base line and what does it indicate?
imaginary line drawn at the bottom of the characters
What is an ascender?
the part of the character that extends above the waist line
What is a descender?
the part of the character that extends below the base line
Describe a serif?
smaller line used to finish off a main stroke of a letter, usually at the top and bottom of a character
How can the size of the typeface be identified?
Point size, the vertical measurement used to identify the size of a typeface.  It measures from the top of the ascender tot the bottom of the descender
What is a point?
point size is measured in a unit called a point.
How many points are in an inch?
72 points
What is a pica and how many are in an inch?
 unit of measure that is typical for designing news paper; 6 picas in an inch
How many points are in a pica?
12 points
What is body type and where can it be found?
type sizes that range from 4 pt through 12 pt type, found in places where there is a lot of text to be read.
What is the key to selecting appropriate typefaces to be used as body type?
depends on how much space and where it is placed.
What is display type and how is it used?
type sizes above 12 pt. typically, these sizes are used to draw attention to a message.
What is reverse type and when would it be used?
consists of white type on a solid black or darker color background.  If the text is too small reverse type can be difficult on the readers eye.
What is a typeface classification?
basic system for classifying typefaces was devised in the 19th century when printers sought to identify a heritage for their own craft.
When was Blackletter invented and how was it used?
It was invented in the mid 1400s and used in the printing press.
Describer the characteristics of a Blackletter typeface?
resemble the calligraphy of the time and are highly ornamental with elaborate thick to thin strokes.
When was Old Style invented and what was is based on?
It was based on the ancient Roman inscriptions and created to replace Blackletter typefaces.
Describe the characteristics of an Old Style typeface?
Neat
When were formal scripts developed?
They were developed in the formal writings of 17th and 18th century handwriting masters.
When were casual scripts developed?
20th century
Describe the characteristics of a Script typeface?
It is very pretty and graceful
When was Modern typefaces developed and why?
developed in the late 18th and 19th centuries.
Describe the characteristics of a Modern typeface?
sharp contrasts between thick and thin strokes and have thin, flat serifs
How early can Sans Serif typefaces be found? What happened?
20th century
When did they become popular?
1920s
What does "sans serif" mean?
without serifs
Describe the characteristics of a Sans Serif typeface?
it is very flowy
When was Slab Serif developed and why?
mainly used for decorative purposes and headlines, developed in 19th century
Describe the characteristics of a Slab Serif typeface?
uniform line weight and thicker, square serifs
Describe Decorative typefaces?
have distinctive design style.
Why were they developed?
to be creative
What are they best used for?

used for larger point sizes or display type