Assignment 13 Research and Inspiration

       Exquisite corpse, also known as exquisite cadaver ( 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.


       This method of design was created in the mid 1920's. The French Surrealist created.
Surrealism is a form of art and literature sought to release creative ideas that weren't realistic.


        Spontaneous, unsuspected, dream-like, miscellaneous.


        My audience is the inclosed people in my group.

 This design intrigues me because instead of using normal body parts the creator used some inanimate objects and comical pictures.

The colors used here are interesting because the colors are all lightly shaded and doesn't cover all of the work.

The grayscale used perfectly blends in with the tone of this picture.

The Creative Process

A series of steps repeated every time you design something.

Why do we need to do this?
1. Improves consistency.
2. The ability to plan and time your work.
3. Raise the quality of your work.
4. Communicate more effectively and in a more professional manner.

     Steps
1. Research
2. Brainstorm/ Inspiration
    What kind of communication?
    Who is my audience?
    What am i trying to tell them?
    What kind of colors/styles will i use?
3. Sketching out ideas for a start.
4. Execute the idea
5. Critique and revise
    Make sure the design is catchy

Photo Composition

1. Snapshots- is quick shot, often spontaneous, taken to record a moment in time.
2. Photograph- an image taken with care and thought.
             
Rule of thirds
 3. Imaginary lines drawn dividing the frame of your camera into thirds, both horizontally and vertically.
 4. Place important subject, or important elements of your composition where the lines intersect.
 5. Place the horizon line at the top or bottom horizontal divider or fill up your frame for a close up picture.

Leading Lines
 1. Use the lines created within the foreground or background of the composition to lead the viewer's eye through  the photo.
 2. Lines to draw attention to one or more intended subjects or a single focal point.

 Point of View
 1. Change the way your subject is perceived by changing the camera position.
 2. If you are photographing a subject that you want to seem very tall, compose the shot so that the camera is looking upwards. (vice versa)

Simplicity
 1. Keep your background simple and clear of clutter.
 2. The mood and effectiveness of a photo can be altered by what is in the background.
 3. A chaotic composition will cause the viewer to look away.