Assignment #13 - Exquisite Corpse

Research and Inspiration 

• According to Wikipedia, it 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."
• Based on surrealism (period of time when artists were looking at things that were unrealistic) 

Brainstorm:

•  Collage, crazy, collaborative 
• Find body parts that work together
• Use recognizable head

• This picture seems like it would flow well with other pictures of body parts

The Creative Process

A series of steps you repeat every time you need to design something

Why do we need this process?

-improves consistency
-ability to plan and time your work

-raises quality of your work

-communicate more effectively and in a more professional way

The Creative Process

1. Research - research the client and the competition and search for inspiration; the more you know, the easier the project will be
2. Brainstorm/Inspiration - striving to be unique and innovative while still following the current trends; ensure a fresh and creative approach (ask yourself these questions: Who is the client and what kind of message am I trying to communicate? What am I trying to tell my audience? What kind of color/style will work for this audience?)
3. Sketch - sketch to get your thoughts out and to work through ideas
4. Execute - implement ideas by combining type and imagery into a well developed composition; utilize design principles and visual organization guidelines to help; try different techniques and explore possible options
5. Critique and Revise - take a step back and look at your design with and objective eye; make sure design effectively conveys the message to the intended audience

Photo Composition

Snapshot - a picture taken quickly, often spontaneous; trying to preserve a moment in time

Photograph - an image taken with care and thought

Rules of Composition

1. Rule of thirds - imaginary lines drawn dividing the frame of your camera into thirds, both horizontally and vertically; take image with focal point on the intersecting lines

2. Leading lines - use lines created within the foreground or background of the composition to lead the viewer's eye through the photo; can draw attention to one or more intended subjects

3. Point of view - change the way your subject is perceived by changing the camera position

4. Simplicity - keep your background simple and clear of clutter; a chaotic background will push the viewer away