Assignment 13 Research and Inspiration

Research:

Said by 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. Each collaborator adds to a composition in sequence, either by following a rule or by being allowed to see the end of what the previous person contributed. 

• Made by: surrealist artists

Said by Google..

• A 20th-century avant-garde movement in art and literature that sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind.

Brainstorming:

• I am going to use a variety of a lot of colors and utilize a very fun and exciting theme.
• I am also going to use an exciting background.

• I like this one because of the colors and the funky feel it has to it. It is very unique and won't look similar to any other exquisite corpses you would find.

•  I like this one because of the burst of color in the center, it really grabs the viewer's attention.

The Creative Process

The Creative Process- A series of steps you repeat every time you need to design something.

Why is the creative process 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 way.

The Creative Process:

1. Research- research the client and the competition. (online/magazines/music/world around you)

2. Brainstorm/Inspiration- strive to be unique and innovative while still following the current trend. (ensures a fresh and creative approach)

• Who is my audience?
• What kind of message am i trying to communicate?
• What am i trying to tell my audience?

3. Sketching- (thumbnails) sketch to get your thoughts out and to work through your ideas.

• Consider placement of elements
• Consider images and illustrations

4. Execute- implement your ideas/combine type and imagery into a well developed composition/utilize design principles and visual organization guidelines to try to help.

5. Critique and Design- take a step back and look at it with an objective eye/make sure the design effectively conveys the message to the intended audience.

Photography 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 diving the frame of your camera into thirds, both horizontally and vertically.

• Place the important subject, or important elements of your composition where these lines intersect. 
• Place horizon line at the top or bottom horizon divider.
• Or fill up the entire 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 eyes through the photo.

• Lines can draw attention to one or more intended subjects or a single focal point. 

Point of View- change the way your subject is perceived by changing the camera position.

• If you are photographing a subject that you want to seem very tall, compose the shot so that your camera is looking upwards.
• .....and vice versa 

Simplicity- keep your backgrounds 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

I have learned so much this semester. I've learned how to use Photoshop and illustrator including a lot of things inside of them. I've learned how to manipulate images to make them more "enhanced and different". In illustrator, i learned how to use the pen tool, lasso tool, magic wand tool and many more. In Photoshop, I learned how to use the history tool, layer/masks, and so much more. I've also learned about a couple graphic designers such as Andy Warhol. Next semester, I would like to have more interactions with the class as a whole. I'd like to learn more on Photoshop about how to further manipulate a photo.

Review Week 17

Who shot the serif?:

Have you learned something?

Yes, I learned that there several kinds of serif. However there are two main types. Those are Adnate and Abrupt. The Adnate serif is more organic. The Abrupt Serif is more square and more rigid , and doesn't flow into the base bottom letterform; the slab serif is a good example of an abrupt. Its not rude; its just square.

Review Week 16

How many points are in an inch? How many points are in a pica?72/6
Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would best work as body type? Why?Sans serif, because it's a simple font and easily readable.
Identify the lowercase characters that have ascenders?f,h,k,p,l,b,i,t,e,a, and q.
Identify the lowercase characters that have descenders?u,o,z,x,s,w,g, and c.
Classify the following typefaces and briefly explain why you believe it should be classified that way: 
 
Sans serif, because its simple. 
 

This one represents Serif because it is the most basic type of font and it can be use for body text.

This one represents Sans Serif because it is really common but the words are kind of compressed.

This one represents blackletter because it looks like something that would be used in the old times. 
 
This one represents Serif because it is bolded but it is a really common ad font.




Ornamental because it is using it not for body text but for a bigger and more taller font size. 




Serif Script because the writing is in cursive and it looks more fancy and like something that would be written in the older times.

Pdocast #4 Typography

Define typography? 
The art and technique of expressing ideas through the selection of appropriate typefaces.
Where did the word "typography" originate from?
Typo-writing graphy-form (Greek)
What does typography involve? 
A selection of appropriate fonts, sizes, lines, etc. 
What is a typeface? 
Distinctive designs of visual symbols that aew used to compose a printed image/design.
What is another term for typeface?
Fonts 
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?
Design variety while maintaining the visual style of the typeface.  
What is the waist line and what does it indicate?
The imaginary line drawn at the middle of characters.
What is a base line and what does it indicate? 
The imaginary line drawn at the bottom of 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 waist line.
Describe a serif? 
The 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? 
By using point size= the vertical measurement used to identify the size of a typeface. It measures from the top of the ascender to the bottom of the descender.
What is a point? 
The unit used to measure point size.
How many points are in an inch?
72
What is a pica and how many are in an inch?
A unit of measure typical for designing newspapers.
How many points are in a pica?
6 
What is body type and where can it be found? 
The type sizes that range from 4 pt through 12 pt type. They are 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?
It depends on how much space there is and where it is placed. 
What is display type and how is it used? 
The type sizes above 12 pt. They are found in headlines,subheads, etc.
What is reverse type and when would it be used? 
The white type on a solid black or darker colored background.
What is a typeface classification? 
A 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? 
Invented in the mid 1400s. It was used with the inventions of the printing press.
Describer the characteristics of a Blackletter typeface? 
Blackletter typefaces resemble the calligraphy of the time and are highly ornamental with elaborate thick to thin strokes.
When was Old Style invneted and what was is based on? 
It was based on ancient Roman inscriptions and created to replace Blackletter typefaces.
Describe the characteristics of an Old Style typeface? 
They have wedge-shaped, angled serifs and a low contrast of their thick/thin strokes.
When were formal scripts developed? 
17th and 18th centuries.
When were casual scripts developed? 
20th century.
Describe the characteristics of a Script typeface? 
They are based on forms made with flexible brushes or pens and have varied strokes reminiscent of handwriting.
When was Modern typefaces developed and why? 
Developed in the late 18th and 19th centuries as a radical break from traditional typography of the time.
Describe the characteristics of a Modern typeface? 
They have a sharp contrast between thick and thin strokes and have thin, flat serifs.
How early can Sans Serif typefaces be found? What happened?
5th century. The Italian Renaissance return to Old Style made the Sans Serif classification obsolete in the 20th century.
When did they become popular? 
1920s.
What does "sans serif" mean? 
Without serifs.
Describe the characteristics of a Sans Serif typeface? 
Its strokes are uniform in weight and have a monotone appearance.
When was Slab Serif developed and why?
19th century for advertising purposes.
Describe the characteristics of a Slab Serif typeface?
It has a uniform line weight and thicker, square serifs.
Describe Decorative typefaces?
They include a variety of typefaces and are typically those that don't belong to other classifications.
Why were they developed?
To make things more fun, interesting.
What are they best used for?
Larger point sizes, or display type.