Assignment #13: Research and Inspiration

What is exquisite corpse? a method by which a collection of images/texts is collectively assembled.
Where did it come from? from a game called Consequences in the early 1900s.
Who invented it? Surrealists
What is surrealism? an art movement that sought the create from a unconscious mind; like a dream world.

unrealistic, exaggerated

The Creative Process

Why do we need the creative process?

- it will improve consistency

- the ability to plan and time your work; always have a goal

- raise the quality of your work

- communicate more effectively and in a more professional manner

Steps of the creative process: 

1. research: the more you know, the easier it will be.

2. brainstorming/inspiration: gathering ideas, talking about what you are going to do, trends

- What kind of message am i trying to communicate?

- Who is my audience?

- What kind of color/style will work for the audience?

3. sketch: thumbnails, thumbnails, and more thumbnails

4. execution: compose your piece. combine your type and imagery into a well developed composition. 

5. critique and revise: tale a step back and look at your design with an objective eye. make sure it conveys the message to the intended audience! ask others for their opinion.

Photo 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 dividing the frame of your camera into thirds, both horizontally and vertically.
leading lines - use the 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.
simplicity - keep your background simple, clear of clutter.