Assignment 13: Research and Inspiration

- Exquisite Corpse: a method by which a collection of words or images is collectively assembled. (Wikipedia) 

- 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. (Wikipedia) 


Exquisite Corpse                                                                   Surrealism 

    

I like this Exquisite Corpse because it
looks like someone actually drew it,
so it looks more realistic. I also like that
they made the fish fun by adding non
realistic details like the 6 pack and the
silly pants.

I like this example of surrealism because it makes you think.
The top of the hot air ballon looks like a cloud. You have to look
closely to tell which is which. 

The Creative Process

Why do we need a Creative Process?
-To improve consistency.
-Ability to plan and time your work.
-Raise the quality of your work.
-Communicate more effectively and in a more professional manner.

Steps of the Creative Process:

1. Research- go online, look in magazines, listen to music, pay attention to the world around you. The more you know, the easier the project will be.
2. Brainstorm/Inspiration- Follow the current trends and strive to be unique and innovative, it insures a fresh and creative approach. Coming up with adjectives that describe the project will help you. What kind of message am I trying to communicate? Who is my audience? What am I trying to tell them? What kind or color or style will work for this audience? 
3. Sketching- Thumbnails. 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. Utilize design principles and visual organization guidelines to help. Try techniques, explore possible options, and analyze the outcome. If you get stuck, walk away and clear your head. If the piece isn't working, try another idea. You cant force an idea. 
5. Critique & Revise- Take a step back and look at your 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! Ask others for their opinions. 

Photo Composition

Snapshot: A quick shot, often spontaneous, taken to record a moment in time.
Photograph: An image take with care and thought.
Rule of Thirds: imaginary lines drawn dividing the frame of your camera into thirds, horizontally and vertically.
 -For a close up image. fill up the entire frame with the subject.
Leading Lines: 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.
 -If you want your subject to seem tall, compose the shot so the camera is looking upwards.
Simplicity: Keep your background simple and clear of clutter.