Visual Languages - Design Principles Colour

In this exercise we had to design and make a colur wheel in photoshop. I think that this was just to show us how colurs are made digitally and how the different valus of colours  are very accrete so even the slightest change in value could make a different colour completely. The task was hardener then I thought it we going to be because normally i would use the colour wheel; which has no values, you could just click and drag to the colour you want but in this case it was very different for me and I really think i can benefit from this. So, any other time i need a colour and I need to be a certain blue or clone the colour I just need to remember the values of its R,B and G/Y. Even though i had a little problems with this as the value in photoshop for Yellow was Green making the colours a little different and made mixing them harder, I managed to make them and get the right colours for the primary and secondary colours. Now that I know how to create these colours I don't think I will have any more problems in the future with colours.

Also in this exercise we were challenged to make a cube, which I thought at first would be very easy because everyone can draw a cube but because it was in colour which made it harder with all the  different surfaces in different shades of the same colour. So I did struggle a little. I didn't know I would make a cube on screen because I have never done that before but I did manage to do it in the end but for some odd reason I could just manipulate the squares so that the cube looked in proportion. I think this will be helpful in future because it made me think about the different shades from different view on objects and would really come in handy in when im drawing on screen.

Visual Languages - Deep Space

 Im this this exercise we learned about deep space which is the term used to describe when you give an image perspective such as foreground, middle ground and background so here is an example of me using deep space in my work. 

I think deep space is really important when your trying to give an image a more real feeling to it and will be very useful in the future. 

Before doing the deep space exercise we needed some experience using illustrator so we did this ying and yan sign which also represents that all things need balance ( as in light and dark) and they life and feed of each other. (One cant excise without the other)

In this exercise we had to make a drawing of a man being attacked by and a bird and using simple shapes. I think this was to show us that deep space can be done even with the simplest of shapes so it can also be done with much harder shapes. I found this not so hard as I did when I did the city space with mountain but because I did this after It made it a lot easier. I now know what I'm doing and what i need to do to imply the deep space.  

Research Images and Meaning (Interactive Media)

The literal meaning of the image

Designed to inspire creative thinking.

The abstract meaning of the image

Creativity can be whatever you make of it.

The mood or feeling of the image

The picture itself seems to have a darker feeling than the intended purpose of the image.

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

Seems to be a relatively modern design technique for educational purposes.

The literal meaning of the image

It's a 3D pixelated image.

The abstract meaning of the image

That even a simple method using pixels can be creative and exciting.

The mood or feeling of the image

Has a sort of club music feel to it.

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

This image is modern and seems to be at least loosely related to rave or something.

The literal meaning of the image

A hand with labeled parts.

The abstract meaning of the image

Each individual skill learned combines to make a single, fully functional whole.

The mood or feeling of the image

The bright lighting gives it sort of a divine feeling.

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

I'd say that it is a modern image made for our course!

The literal meaning of the image

A keyboard on a screen.

The abstract meaning of the image

Appears to be touchscreen so it could be something about learning to use new technology.

The mood or feeling of the image

A relaxed setting and the position of the hand seems to suggest a sort of hesitation or curiosity.

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

Modern image meant for people who use computers.

The literal meaning of the image

People are mostly blue?

The abstract meaning of the image

Some people have unique characteristics that can be improved upon.

The mood or feeling of the image

The art style is very linear which is boring but the bright colors provide the opposite effect.

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

It's a modern image that speaks to the individuality of people in general.

The literal meaning of the image

Guys with black hair should not wear orange.

The abstract meaning of the image

It looks like the guy watching the image could be one of the people in it so, it may be a memory of some sort that he wants to change.

The mood or feeling of the image

The mood is interesting because everything other than the image generator and the person is completely dark.

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

A modern image with a futuristic feel. Likely aimed at a teenaged audience.

The literal meaning of the image

It looks like a maze of pictures.

The abstract meaning of the image

The pictures could be a sort of path or timeline of something.

The mood or feeling of the image

It makes me think of computer circuits.

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

It has to be a fairly modern image though, the fashion style in some of the images seems to be a bit older.

Research Images and Meaning (Scientific Images or Optical illusions)

The literal meaning of the image

a circle that has black and white stripes on it

The abstract meaning of the image

Focusing in the center as the picture instructs then looking away causes things to have a warped appearance.

The mood or feeling of the image

the mood of this image is neutral

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

A piece that is designed to have a sort of hypnotic effect when focused on. This style of art has become increasignly popular in modern culture because of the effects they have.

The literal meaning of the image

 the literal meaning of this image is  a picture with a blue swirl and a yellow and background 

The abstract meaning of the image

 Staring at the picture causes the spiral image to stay visable temporarily even while not looking at the picture

The mood or feeling of the image

the mood of this image is neutral

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

 This piece has the illusion of an endless spiral and after focusing on it, the image stays where ever you focus for a few seconds. It is a neat trick that modern technology can produce.

The literal meaning of the image

the literal meaning this is a checked circle on top of a static background

The abstract meaning of the image

The blurred center gives the illusion that the image produces light which, changes in intesity when you move closer and further away.

The mood or feeling of the image

the mood of this image is very surreal  

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

The center of this picture has the effect of looking through a blurred lense. Combined with the highly defined pixelated backround, it produces an illusion that the image produces light and can fade or intesify depending on distance. It's something that could have been easily done in the past but probably wasn't made popular untill modern times.

The literal meaning of the image

the literal meaning of this image is an image that is a black siloet on a white background

The abstract meaning of the image

The abstract meaning of this image is that its a sillote of a lady or a man playing a saxophone 

The mood or feeling of the image

the mood of this image is neutral

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

A picture with two images. This genre has been around for a while but, has been made much more popular with the internet. Often one of the images is abstract and hard to notice and other times they are equal enough that someone may notice either one.

The literal meaning of the image

the literal meaning of this image is a warping green and purple image

The abstract meaning of the image

The picture appears to move when you look at it

The mood or feeling of the image

the mood of this image is neutral

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

 A psychedelic image with an illusion effect. Like many other images, focusing on the center produces an illusion. The image itself however, still has an artistic feel without that effect.

Research Images and Meaning (Good examples of design)

Good examples of Design

The literal meaning of the image

 A piece of cloth that is brightly colored

The abstract meaning of the image

the abstract meaning of this image is that its more friendly towards a younger audience because of its clours and characters

The mood or feeling of the image

The mood of this image is very happy cos of the bright colour and friendly characters

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

Very warm colors and basic patterns, has sort of a tribal feel and makes me think of more rural areas

The literal meaning of the image

the literal meaning of this image is picture with alot of yellow dots on it

The abstract meaning of the image

The abstract meaning of this image is that is more of what you think of it to be, some people many see its a field of flowers and others may see it as a splatter of burnt mac and cheese

The mood or feeling of the image

The mood of this image is very calming and happy because of the bright yellow as its main colour you dont seem to notice the brown.

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

 An abstract piece that speaks to an entire sub-culture of art work that is often observed for some hidden meaning

The literal meaning of the image

the literal meaning of this image is that its just some black swirls with a white background

The abstract meaning of the image

 the abstract meaning of this image could be that they are patterns for wallpaper or disngs for tattoos and they are very clear 

The mood or feeling of the image

the mood of this image is that happy because of its floral nature and the curle it makes it a happy  famine picture

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

  The swirls and flowers are done in a way that makes it look much more urban and futuristic as opposed to the calm and rustic feel flowers generally give

The literal meaning of the image

a circle or flowers of different colours

The abstract meaning of the image

this abstract meaning of this image is its maybe a design used on a mat or a table c0over as it is very bright and colors and nice looking it can really be some love into a room

The mood or feeling of the image

the mood of this is very happy and child like even thought it is slightly abstract it still has the child like feel because of its pattern and bright clours

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

This seems to be a cross between traditional asian drawings and grafiti in cities

The literal meaning of the image

the literal meaning of this image is alot of line art

The abstract meaning of the image

 the abstract meaning of this image is that it is small pictures made up to make a big picture making abstract 

The mood or feeling of the image

the mood in this image is very confusing

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

The way this art is pieced together is similar to art done by picasso but, the actual drawings appear to have a much more modern style

The literal meaning of the image

the literal meaning of this image is alot of red swirls on a white background

The abstract meaning of the image

the abstract meaning of this image is that its very decorative and the swirls look a little like water droplets which would make them a nice wallpaper or poster on a wall of a room

The mood or feeling of the image

the mood of this image is very calm

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

 This piece looks like something that may be used in a modern canned drink advertisement. The art itself is like a splash but, also very bubbly.

Research Images and Meaning (Artworks)

Artworks

The literal meaning of the image

 the literal meaning of this image is a girl standing and were looking at her from side view

The abstract meaning of the image

the abstract meaning of this image is that she's looking into the distant thats why we are looking at her from the side making the lighting on her very different allowing the painter to show off their skill with lighting to the viewer of the painting, its also unfinished at the end giving it a fading effect making the girl seem even more distant 

The mood or feeling of the image

the mood of this image is very suttle and calming because they girl looks at ease in her face and the colurs used are not hash but very warm enhancing her peaceful state. 

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

The social,historical or cultural context of the image is this painting if hung could really give off a positive effect on others which could make the more peaceful.

The literal meaning of the image

the literal meaning of the image is a women holding a chisel and half of her is made of stone

The abstract meaning of the image

the abstract meaning of this image is that the women is breaking way from the bind that hold her which is the stone

The mood or feeling of the image

The mood of this image is very emotional because it makes me think how she could have been feeling trapped in stone like she it

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

the social, historical or cultural context of the image is that some people can feel in cased in stone making them hide away from others but they should break free to reveal the beauty within,

The literal meaning of the image

the literal meaning of this image a girl sitting down putting flowers on the ground

The abstract meaning of the image

the abstract meaning of this image is that this girl is bring new life to the a place that is dry and forgotten, the flowers will grow into trees and those trees with be rained on by the storm making them live for a while  

The mood or feeling of the image

the mood of this image is very hopeful i think, she seems to be very well off but she came here to help so it shows that she is kind and believe this land can grow.

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

the social, historical or cultural context of this image is that it tells us that even when the world turns on something and things like there worse, there will always been someone that has not turned a blind eye on the subject so there is still a little bit of hope.

The literal meaning of the image

the literal meaning of this image is a caterpillar sitting at a table smoking something from a vase

The abstract meaning of the image

the abstract meaning of this image is that is a very surreal pictures in the sense that caterpillar are not bigger then a vase and wouldn't be smoking it , i think its just a picture that is very interesting. 

The mood or feeling of the image

The mood of this image is very sad because of the colours in the background and the look on the Caterpillar face gives it a very sad feel to the picture.

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

The social, historical or cultural context of this image is that things that we might think nothing of can be ma made into something though someone else eyes and could inspire them to make art out of it

The literal meaning of the image

the literal meaning of this image is a gazelle running though the grass

The abstract meaning of the image

The abstract meaning of this image is a gazelle running away from something, it could be that is running away to find shelter from the rain or storm

The mood or feeling of the image

The mood is very intense because the gazelle is in mid air and it has a very strong expression  on its it face, like a cry so it feels like there is alot of emotion in this image

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

The social, historical or cultural context of this image is some people really like animals and turn to them for inspiration and pictures like theses really remind them of there beauty

The literal meaning of the image

the literal meaning of this image is a painting of a boy holding an axe  with a bed in the foreground with blood splattered in front of him

The abstract meaning of the image

The abstract meaning of this image is that the little boy made the blood from chopping up someone and the bed is his home, making it look like he was driven to use his axe on someone because of that way he was treated

The mood or feeling of the image

 The mood in the image is a little scary and disturbing because its a young boy holding an axe and it makes your wonder where he got it from

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

The social, historical or cultural context of this image is

Research Images and Meaning (Urban Signs and Symbols)

Urban Signs and Symbols

The literal meaning of the image

 3 road signs lined up against each other with symbols inside

The abstract meaning of the image

The abstract meaning of this image is that road signs are meant to keep us safe but theses roads signs are broken and have people dying and getting hurt it goes agonist its purpose.

The mood or feeling of the image

The mood is very destructive and uneasy 

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

Shows the noisy, chaoctic daily routine of modern urban life.

The literal meaning of the image

3 arrows pointing in different directions that all say only 

The abstract meaning of the image

the abstract meaning of this image is the its telling us that we can go in all directions and cos its says only on all of them it means that going in all directions you can only follow one path

The mood or feeling of the image

the mood of the image is very complex because is makes you think about what direction of life your going in and are you only on one path or many

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

 Speaks of how restricting society can be, saying anyone in X lane may only travel in Y direction.

The literal meaning of the image

2 chairs that are sat next to each other on a white background

The abstract meaning of the image

the abstract  meaning of this image is that the chairs are made to different signs making them look better and that we can sit on the signs and go our own way without direction, making us more free.

The mood or feeling of the image

the mood of this image is that is is simple of peace , very rebelling 

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

To me, shows that people must sit and follow any rules and regulations modern society sees fit.

The literal meaning of the image

a picture of a city with a plane in the background and the only colors used are gray and green

The abstract meaning of the image

the abstract meaning of this image is that  is that is showing how we have advanced in our world  growing from villages into great cities using maths and statics ratings to prove that things are efficient such as air travel 

The mood or feeling of the image

the mood of the image is very industrial making is very busy and overwhelming 

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

    reflects how methodic an urban lifestyle can be, similar to clockworks.

The literal meaning of the image

this image shows a flat globe with certain parts coloured in 

The abstract meaning of the image

 the abstract meaning of this image is it shows us that people from different parts of the world have slimier interest which stands for the colours and others have different interests 

The mood or feeling of the image

 The mood of this image is happy because of its bright colours

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

Seems to suggest that, while all people all over the world are different, we all share in the fact that we are people.

The literal meaning of the image

this image shows some arrows, disks and a simple city in the background 

The abstract meaning of the image

The abstract meaning of this image is its showing all the different graphic designs that can be accessed at the website shown at the top of page

The mood or feeling of the image

the mood of the image is slightly chaotic because all the images are of different things and scattered all over the page some of them are related and other aren't so much

The social, historical or cultural context of the image

Seems to be heavily influenced by music much like most all cultures and societies are.

Materials, Techniques and Processes

Material                       Techniques                     Process                  Safety Issues

Digital Photo      Layering, sizing and digital    This will be used to   Prolonged viewing of display

                         enhancement of source         produce a multi-       screens can cause eye strain,

                          material.                              layered digital           dizziness and nausea

                                                                     animation.

Pen                    Darkens any pencil              Used for skeching     Ink in open wounds could led to

                          lines also making them         and planning              ink poisoning, could get hurt  

                          permanent.                         diagrams and brain    by the of the pen 

                                                                    storming ideas

Apple Mac       Finalized our paper digital    The software installed   Can cause damage to eyes 

                        by animating then, saving      on the macs was easy   and carries risk of seizures

                        each time so  if something     to use which made
                        goes wrong we can access    things alot easier
                        work from the save file.


Photoshop       Easy use of timeline and an     Used to produce      May accidently ruin a photo  
                       easy approach to stop frame   developed ideas       or alter a copywritten photo 
                       animation.                               though photo             resulting in legal action  
                                                                     manipulation             against you

A4 Paper        Devolve ideas on, easy to       By Using A4 paper    Could cause paper cuts
                      store (carry case/ ring              you can display         
                       binder)                                   small work in a        
                                                                     neat way                  

A3 Paper        Draw/write on.                       Can display large       Could cause paper cuts
                                                                     drawings/work         
                                                                     in a neat way           
                       
Digital Photo   Can be edited or layered         a reference               Digital Photo files may be
                                                                                                      lost or misplaced and can
                                                                                                      be stolen online for
                                                                                                      malicious use


Digital            For different effects such as     Brushes make things   Digital brush files may
Brushes         wood or blood splatter, they     quicker because        contain corrupt data which 
                      can be designed or editing to    they are per- made    could  harm your computer
                      your liking.

Colour           Combined colour to make a new  Easy to hold and     Can cause bodily
Palette           colour, different shades used for    allows a surface      harm if used
                     different lighting                             to easily combine    inproperly
                                                                         colors used in
                                                                         painting


Ink               Stains paper which makes lines     Often used in        Often toxic, can get  
                    stand out more or make a nice      writing and has       into eyes and cause 
                    bold effect. Can also make a         various other          permanent damage
                    dripping effect.                              applications in 
                                                                         art.

Oil               Can be used to colour in a picture  Used to color      Eating may make you 
Pastel           it a waxy effect.                             with an effect       extremely ill
                                                                         similar to a 
                                                                         crayon but
                                                                         much smoother

Glue            Used to stick down loose bit of      Allows for objects   Fumes can be harmful,
                   work.                                              to stick together     eating may make ill
                                                                          or stay in place.
                                                                          Can also provide
                                                                          a glossy effect
                                                                          on some pieces


Scissors      Cuts though paper and card           Easily cuts                Sharp edges can easily
                   very easily                                     through paper           injure ones self or others
                                                                        like materials


Newspaper  The print are be used in art work    Print may be            May give paper cuts
                    if cut out also pictures could be       used in art  
                    used.                                             and can even
                                                                         be copied with
                                                                         putty. Also
                                                                         places on surfaces
                                                                         to keep them
                                                                         from getting
                                                                         paint or other
                                                                         color on them.


Coloured      Could be cut and made into          Used as a                  May give paper cuts
Paper           something else or drown on           more appealing
                    straight away.                               coloring surface
                                                                        or, cut to shapes
                                                                        for other images
                                                                        or crafts

Coloured      Used to add color to a pencil       Allows user to       Can easily puncture skin
Pencils          or pen drawing.                           color with the         if sharp enough
                                                                       same texture
                                                                       as a pencil
                                                                       would give

Rubber        Used to undo mistakes made        Can erase pencil      Can be a choking hazzard
                   by pencil.                                      or graphite marks      if swallowed
                                                                        or smudge to 
                                                                       give a unique effect


Paint           A more permanent way of              Used for color        May be toxic, can harm eyes
                  adding colour to a drawing             and permanent
                                                                       marks in art.
                                                                        It's liquid nature
                                                                        allows it to be
                                                                        easily applied.


Tissue        Soft paper that can be torn             Delicate paper        Very small and hard to 
Paper        easily torn.                                      that can be used      notice so could be slipped 
                                                                       or gentle cleaning     on
                                                                       or even be
                                                                       glued to a piece
                                                                       for decoration 

Charcoal    Can be used to get an ash             Gives a different      Choking hazzard
                  textured pencil line.                       color and texture
                                                                       than a pencil
                                                                       when used


Graphite     Used like a pencil but can            Serves the same     May puncture skin if sharp 
                  easily smudged.                            purpose as a          enough
                                                                      pencil but allows
                                                                      for easier smudging

External       Stores digital data which           Gives a computer extra    May suffer data loss
Hard Drive  can then be transported             space for memory 
                    safely.                                       and allows user to
                                                                     easily move files
                                                                     and data to other
                                                                     devices


Wax           If used in a drawing can            Provides a 3 dimensional   Hot wax can cause
                  really make it seem more           view of a drawing              serious burns
                  3 dimensional.                           or carved like
                                                                   marble into an
                                                                   art piece

Crayons     Give a picture a waxy              Uses a waxy substance    Choking hazzard
                  texture                                     to draw with any
                                                                  color imaginable.
                                                                 Provides a unique
                                                                 texture


Camera      Can take photo in daylight       Captures a still           Easily damaged, flash may
                  and at night.                             image which              cause seizures
                                                                 can later be printed

Tri-Pod      Keeps the camera still             Allows for steady       Can be used as a weapon
                  but still able to turn it               filming and easy 
                  keeping level.                          height adjusting

DV PAL   Records footage  from              Records and holds         If broken, may shatter
Tape         a camcorder and stores             video information and    into sharp pieces which 
                 it.                                             can be played                could be harmful
                                                                  back, re-recorded 
                                                                  or edited later

Sellotape   Sticks down any loose            Can be used to          Metal teeth used  to cut the
                 bits of work                             hold paper in             tape may be harmful
                                                               place or fix tears

Mouse      Commands the cursor             Allows for easy             Wire may tie around neck 
                                                               and convienent              and cause suffocation
                                                              control over computers


Chalk       A little like charcoal but        Writes on blackboards     Choking hazard,
                white but still gives the           and is easily                     dust from chalk may cause 
                soft texture pencil                  erased or smeared           sneezing

Card        Slightly thicker then paper      Often used to keep         May be thrown
                making it good for                  notes or in                     and hit in eye 
                building.                                 crafts                             causing damage

Microsoft  Write documents which         Used to write                Prolonged use may cause 
Word        could be used for research    and manage word          damage to eyes
                                                             documents                     and stress related  illness


Illustrator   Easy to understand drawing    Easily allows                May carry risk for seizures
                 tools, making editing vector     editing of vector
                 images easy                            images

Memory    Used to sort digital data,                                              Choking hazzard
Stick         making i easier to travel with    
                                                              

Felt Tips   Adds color to a drawing          Has many different       Ink inside may be toxic,
                                                                colors and provides    could cause damage to eyes
                                                                a unique texture          if used incorrectly


Paintbrush  Used to paint with, comes      Dabbed into paint        Can be easily thrown,
                  in different sizes                      to hold and                   if broken could produce
                                                                place any color            sharp pieces that may
                                                                                                    injure someone, splinters
                                                           

Water       Washes paint out of brushes    Used to clean              Can drown in it, may
                                                               brushes or mix             may also damage cloths
                                                                with paint to               or other things
                                                                make it less dense


Adobe      Easy to use animation              Used to compile/           May cause seizures
Flash        program, which uses                 edit/play pictures into    and stress related
                key frames to animate               animations or                illness
                                                                 even games.

Sound      Captures sounds which             Can record sounds       Can sometimes produce 
Recorder  can then be transferred             to be saved on a            high frequency feedback
               and edited digitally                     digital device.                that can be damaging 
                                                                 The sounds may           to ears
                                                                 be input or
                                                                 edited further.

Tablet     Used to draw digitally                 Allows user to draw    Delicate and can 
                                                                  in a traditional             break easily, writing
                                                                   fashion on a               with tablet pen may 
                                                                   computer.                 cause carpel tunnel 
                                                                                                    syndrome