http://s808.photobucket.com/albums/zz4/hagerbj01/Elements%20and%20Principles%20of%20design/?action=view¤t=ee54f1a4.pbw
I really enjoyed this assignment. This is a great way to be thinking about the elements and principles of design all around us and to express our own creative side. I think that this project would be a good way to teach about the elements and principles, I could see myself showing this slide show in the classroom. I have never used photobucket before, it was really easy to use and had step by step instructions all along. I would recommend this site to teachers and students.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Online resource for logo design
http://top7business.com/?id=1285
I am going to use this resource in creating my logo because it gives tips on creating a good logo. This website says that a good logo should: "catch the viewer's eye and hold the viewer's attention", "the look and feel of art, if a logo is not appealing to the eye it will defeat its purpose", must copy well, "create or evoke a positive image", "accurately represents the organization or business" and "Make sure your logo will be timeless". These are all important things to consider and do when creating a logo. A logo needs to follow these guidelines in order to be successful.
http://www.elogodesign.com/logo-design/entertainment
I also used this site to look at several successful logo's used in society today. They have business logos, food and beverage logos, entertainment logos, etc. It is good to look at other people's work to find inspiration and help in the brainstorming process.
I am going to use this resource in creating my logo because it gives tips on creating a good logo. This website says that a good logo should: "catch the viewer's eye and hold the viewer's attention", "the look and feel of art, if a logo is not appealing to the eye it will defeat its purpose", must copy well, "create or evoke a positive image", "accurately represents the organization or business" and "Make sure your logo will be timeless". These are all important things to consider and do when creating a logo. A logo needs to follow these guidelines in order to be successful.
http://www.elogodesign.com/logo-design/entertainment
I also used this site to look at several successful logo's used in society today. They have business logos, food and beverage logos, entertainment logos, etc. It is good to look at other people's work to find inspiration and help in the brainstorming process.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Training videos
What I learned from the videos...
Video #1- Selecting and manipulating objects:
I learned about the selection tools; I learned that the regular dark selection tool selects a whole object and with the direct selection tool, you click on a specific point or drag and select multiple points.
Video #2- Using the line, eraser, and shape tools:
I learned that basic shape tools are a quick way to create a configuration of anchor points and that shape, line, and eraser tools are found in the details area. I did not know about the tear off tool where you can see all the different shapes to choose from in one box.
Video #3- Using the pen tool:
I learned that you select the pen toll and click around, starting to build anchor points and that you do not have to worry about getting it right the first time because you can use the white direct selection tool to modify shapes.
Video #4- Using the paintbrush tool:
I learned to click and drag the cursor to create lines. Double click on the paintbrush tool; fidelity- lowest creates more anchor points, and higher smooths shape with spaced out anchor points.
Video #5- Using the pencil tool:
I learned that the pencil tool is similar to the paintbrush tool, grab and draw with it. I learned that you can make lines, edit lines, select shape then select the pencil tool to edit the shape and rework over the edges. It is the fastest and most dependable way.
Video #6- Scaling, skewing and rotating:
I learned to select object, then scale tool, to change the size of the object. The shear tool is found under the scale tool.
Video #7- Creating point and area type:
I learned that there is point text object which is defined by a single anchor point, type keeps flowing on the same line until the return button is hit. I also learned that in area type object text is inside a frame; you can use the selection tool to re size the frame.
Video#8- Creating type on a path:
I learned to place text along a path, settings for text include: start and end points to determine where text falls on a path. Also, under type and then type on a path, the options include align to path and scaling.
I thought that the first video was the most helpful for me, I never understood the difference between the two arrows, I now understand they are the regular dark selection tool and the direct selection tool. I understand the differences between them and their main functions in illustrator.
I thought that it was helpful to listen to two different presenters. I liked the first one, he was very informative however, after a few videos I was having trouble paying attention. It was a nice change to hear from a different person. I felt that I learned more from the man that created the first six videos than the man that created the last two.
Video #1- Selecting and manipulating objects:
I learned about the selection tools; I learned that the regular dark selection tool selects a whole object and with the direct selection tool, you click on a specific point or drag and select multiple points.
Video #2- Using the line, eraser, and shape tools:
I learned that basic shape tools are a quick way to create a configuration of anchor points and that shape, line, and eraser tools are found in the details area. I did not know about the tear off tool where you can see all the different shapes to choose from in one box.
Video #3- Using the pen tool:
I learned that you select the pen toll and click around, starting to build anchor points and that you do not have to worry about getting it right the first time because you can use the white direct selection tool to modify shapes.
Video #4- Using the paintbrush tool:
I learned to click and drag the cursor to create lines. Double click on the paintbrush tool; fidelity- lowest creates more anchor points, and higher smooths shape with spaced out anchor points.
Video #5- Using the pencil tool:
I learned that the pencil tool is similar to the paintbrush tool, grab and draw with it. I learned that you can make lines, edit lines, select shape then select the pencil tool to edit the shape and rework over the edges. It is the fastest and most dependable way.
Video #6- Scaling, skewing and rotating:
I learned to select object, then scale tool, to change the size of the object. The shear tool is found under the scale tool.
Video #7- Creating point and area type:
I learned that there is point text object which is defined by a single anchor point, type keeps flowing on the same line until the return button is hit. I also learned that in area type object text is inside a frame; you can use the selection tool to re size the frame.
Video#8- Creating type on a path:
I learned to place text along a path, settings for text include: start and end points to determine where text falls on a path. Also, under type and then type on a path, the options include align to path and scaling.
I thought that the first video was the most helpful for me, I never understood the difference between the two arrows, I now understand they are the regular dark selection tool and the direct selection tool. I understand the differences between them and their main functions in illustrator.
I thought that it was helpful to listen to two different presenters. I liked the first one, he was very informative however, after a few videos I was having trouble paying attention. It was a nice change to hear from a different person. I felt that I learned more from the man that created the first six videos than the man that created the last two.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Online resource
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/elem/elemlessons.html
I did not need help in writing my lesson plan for project #1. I have used the website above before in creating lesson plans. This site has hundreds of lesson plans for all grade levels. Each lesson plan includes a title, author, grade level appropriate for, alternate lessons, pictures, objectives, essential question, resources and materials, internet resources, motivation, activities/sequence, assesment rubric, student reflection, lesson summary, procedure and materials. This site is very detailed and is very helpful in creating lesson plans. They have so many ideas for different lessons. I would recommend this website to art teachers.
I did not need help in writing my lesson plan for project #1. I have used the website above before in creating lesson plans. This site has hundreds of lesson plans for all grade levels. Each lesson plan includes a title, author, grade level appropriate for, alternate lessons, pictures, objectives, essential question, resources and materials, internet resources, motivation, activities/sequence, assesment rubric, student reflection, lesson summary, procedure and materials. This site is very detailed and is very helpful in creating lesson plans. They have so many ideas for different lessons. I would recommend this website to art teachers.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Online resource for powerpoint
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/help.mspx
I used this resource in creating my powerpoint by going to this site when I had questions about something. I am not at all familiar with mac computers and somewhat know powerpoint so it was very helpful to have somewhere to go and research and look up any questions I had. I put the link for changing how often files are saved because I never knew how to do this and have always wanted to. I have lost so much information in the past and if my projects would have saved every five minutes instead of fifteen or however long I would not have lost as much stuff. On the left hand side of the page there lists common topics one may have questions on, I felt that thesse links were very helpful. I clicked on most all of them. I would definately use this website in a classroom, it would answer many question students might have.
I used this resource in creating my powerpoint by going to this site when I had questions about something. I am not at all familiar with mac computers and somewhat know powerpoint so it was very helpful to have somewhere to go and research and look up any questions I had. I put the link for changing how often files are saved because I never knew how to do this and have always wanted to. I have lost so much information in the past and if my projects would have saved every five minutes instead of fifteen or however long I would not have lost as much stuff. On the left hand side of the page there lists common topics one may have questions on, I felt that thesse links were very helpful. I clicked on most all of them. I would definately use this website in a classroom, it would answer many question students might have.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Albright Knox Art Gallery
Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?
1. Jackson Pollock’s Convergence made a great impact on me. I am so intrigued by the painting style; this work is completely abstract with no recognizable objects. I want to create a piece like this; it looks like a good way to relieve some stress.
2. Robert Motherwell’s Elegy to the Spanish Republic made an impact on me. It is amazing to me how many paintings Motherwell has created in this style.
3. Mark Rothko’s Orange and Yellow made an impression on me. I think it is an awesome idea to experiment painting with different materials other than a brush; the colors caught my eye when walking by.
4. Jasper John’s Numbers in color had an impact on me. This piece caught my eye, I remember the first time I saw it, I thought they were letters. Then once stepping closer I noticed they were actually numbers. I would love to try to recreate a piece like this.
5. Jorge Pardo’s Untitled had an impression on me. It took me a while to figure it out, I was intrigued by all of the colors and shapes, and how nicely they work together.
Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
1. I felt a connection with Joan Miro’s Carnival of Harlequin. The painting has so much going on in it, just like my life does. I am amazed by all the images in the piece. One could spend a great amount of time exploring this image.
2. I felt a connection with Giacomo Balla’s Dynamism of a dog on a leash. I love the way this painting looks, it looks as if the dog and the person are walking so fast that you can see the where they are, where they were, and where they are going to be.
3. I felt a connection with Leonardo Cremonini’s Boat on the Beach. When I look at this piece I feel as though I am looking into it, not just at it. I feel as if I am a part of the painting, the shapes are very intriguing.
4. I felt a connection with Henri Mattise’s La Musique. The interaction of the people in the scene, how they are jus hanging out, playing music and the vivid colors brought me to look closer. I felt like I could relate to this piece.
5. I felt a connection with Andy Warhol’s 100 cans. I am definitely a perfectionist and love unity. I love how all of the cans are the same and unifies this piece as a whole.
Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
1. I want to know more about Lucas Samara’s Mirrored Room. I think that it would be interesting to know how he came up with the idea for a mirrored room and how long it took to create this.
2. I want to know more about Thomas Lanigan-Shmidt’s Plastic detergent bottles bob in Venetian canals as green grass billows in tourist shops. This piece is a mixed media foil construction on wood. I would like to know more about the process and other works by the artist. Even the name is creative.
3. I would like to know more about Giorgio de Chirico’s the anguish of departure. I would like to know what the artist was thinking and if this was painted with a place in mind, at the place, or if it was completely imagined.
4. I want to know more about Amedeo Modigliani’s The servant girl. I want to know if this girl was real, I want to know if this was the way the girl would like to be portrayed.
5. I want to know more about Paul Gaugin’s Spirit of the dead watching. I want to know where his inspiration came from. I would also like to know more about burlap.
1. Jackson Pollock’s Convergence made a great impact on me. I am so intrigued by the painting style; this work is completely abstract with no recognizable objects. I want to create a piece like this; it looks like a good way to relieve some stress.
2. Robert Motherwell’s Elegy to the Spanish Republic made an impact on me. It is amazing to me how many paintings Motherwell has created in this style.
3. Mark Rothko’s Orange and Yellow made an impression on me. I think it is an awesome idea to experiment painting with different materials other than a brush; the colors caught my eye when walking by.
4. Jasper John’s Numbers in color had an impact on me. This piece caught my eye, I remember the first time I saw it, I thought they were letters. Then once stepping closer I noticed they were actually numbers. I would love to try to recreate a piece like this.
5. Jorge Pardo’s Untitled had an impression on me. It took me a while to figure it out, I was intrigued by all of the colors and shapes, and how nicely they work together.
Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
1. I felt a connection with Joan Miro’s Carnival of Harlequin. The painting has so much going on in it, just like my life does. I am amazed by all the images in the piece. One could spend a great amount of time exploring this image.
2. I felt a connection with Giacomo Balla’s Dynamism of a dog on a leash. I love the way this painting looks, it looks as if the dog and the person are walking so fast that you can see the where they are, where they were, and where they are going to be.
3. I felt a connection with Leonardo Cremonini’s Boat on the Beach. When I look at this piece I feel as though I am looking into it, not just at it. I feel as if I am a part of the painting, the shapes are very intriguing.
4. I felt a connection with Henri Mattise’s La Musique. The interaction of the people in the scene, how they are jus hanging out, playing music and the vivid colors brought me to look closer. I felt like I could relate to this piece.
5. I felt a connection with Andy Warhol’s 100 cans. I am definitely a perfectionist and love unity. I love how all of the cans are the same and unifies this piece as a whole.
Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
1. I want to know more about Lucas Samara’s Mirrored Room. I think that it would be interesting to know how he came up with the idea for a mirrored room and how long it took to create this.
2. I want to know more about Thomas Lanigan-Shmidt’s Plastic detergent bottles bob in Venetian canals as green grass billows in tourist shops. This piece is a mixed media foil construction on wood. I would like to know more about the process and other works by the artist. Even the name is creative.
3. I would like to know more about Giorgio de Chirico’s the anguish of departure. I would like to know what the artist was thinking and if this was painted with a place in mind, at the place, or if it was completely imagined.
4. I want to know more about Amedeo Modigliani’s The servant girl. I want to know if this girl was real, I want to know if this was the way the girl would like to be portrayed.
5. I want to know more about Paul Gaugin’s Spirit of the dead watching. I want to know where his inspiration came from. I would also like to know more about burlap.
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