Assignment #13 Research & Inspiration

Exquisite Corpse-  is a method by which a collection of words or images is collectively assembled. (from wikipedia) 
- Originated from the French, and a game called consequences in 1925
-Developed by the Surrealists 
-Surrealism: an art movement that works from the unconscious mind (like in a dream) things that aren't real

The Creative Process

Why do we need a creative process? 
-it will improve consistency
-the ability to plan and time your work
-raise the quality of your work
-communicate more effectively and in a more professional manner


Steps of the creative process: 
1. research ( internet, talking to people, books)
2. brainstorming (gathering your ideas) "what kind of message am I trying to communicate?" "who is my audience?" "what kind of color or style will work for this audience?"
3. sketch (thumbnails)
4. execute (combine type and imagery into a well developed composition)
5. critique and revise (step back and look at the design from a different view)

Snapshot- is a quick shot, often spontaneous taken to record a moment in time
Photograph- image taken with care and thought
Rule of thirds- imaginary lines drawn dividing the frame into thirds both horizontally and vertically
Leading lines- lines that are visual created in the foreground or background of the composition to lead viewers eyes through the photo
Point of view- change the way your subject is perceived by changing the camera position
Simplicity- keep your background simple and clear of clutter