Week 4 Day 1 + 2 (Jan 28 - Jan 30) Homework

Work on Part 2 of Pairing Project

1) Revise order of pairs. There should be a logical explanation behind the sequencing of your visual pairs in your final booklet. Formal relationship or narrative message should transition each pair forward.

2) Revise formal and conceptual relationships between each image pair. Content and visual interaction between each image grouping should enhance the original interpretation of individual images. Fix any visual issues/inconsistencies with image pairings. Apply Photoshop correction methods to clean up exposure, tone, color, proportion, and angle/perspective, placement/orientation. 

3) Not all images need to be composited into a single image, but the viewer should interpret each pair as a cohesive and collective group, and not individual ideas.

Additional specifications:

Using InDesign or Illustrator, you must layout your five visual pairs into a 12 page booklet. 

Individual page size should be 8.5"x11" (portrait/vertical or landscape/horizontal in orientation). 

You have the option of using black & white or color images (or combination of both). 

Page 1 (front cover) should include at least a title and your name. 

Page 2-3 include your first visual "pair" (images should be consistent in size and symmetrically placed) Page 4-5 include your second visual "pair" (images should be consistent in size and symmetrically placed) 

Page 6-7 include your third visual "pair" (images should be consistent in size and symmetrically placed) Page 8-9 include your fourth visual "pair" (images should be consistent in size and symmetrically placed) 

Page 10-11 include your fifth visual "pair" (images should be consistent in size and symmetrically placed) 

Page 12 (back cover) should be blank. Photoshop should be used to improve the seamlessness of the pairings.



Online file submission for UI Copy and Image Center  (in Commons bldg)

Additional Recommendations

• Printing on both sides
• Binding: Unibind or Thermal Tape
• Be sure to specify binding edge (top or left)

Binding documents usually requires print proof approval (in person at the Copy Center), before binding process is completed. Be sure to stop by for print approval at least 20 min before final pickup.

Pair Project booklets due for review Monday, Feb 4, 8:30am.

Week 3 Day 2 - Wednesday, Jan 23 - Homework

1. Print out of top 5 visual pairs on separate 11x17 paper for group critiques, due Monday Jan 28, 8:30am.

 2. Begin gathering information and sample works for Research Project. Presentation template to be provided next week.

Project 1: Visual Pair Project

Download Project 1 specifications

Description - Part 1/ Contrast and Juxtaposition:

Using your photographs and found magazine imagery (scanned), you will be creating unique visual "pairings". Parings should be based on formal relationships (between shape, color, value, texture, etc). Feel free to rotate, crop and/or scale your images during your discovery process.

Explore ways in which your found visual pairs begin to tell a specific story or narrative. Convert all images to black and white (adjust levels and contrast accordingly). Select 5 of your best visual "pairs" to layout on five 11x17 sheets of paper. Each visual pair must be consistent in size and proportion. Placement of image pairs on a single page spread should be symmetrical, however placement of images from spread to spread can be different.

Description - Part 2/ Crafting the Story:

Using InDesign or Illustrator, you must layout your five visual pairs into a 12 page booklet. Individual page size should be 8.5"x11" (portrait/vertical or landscape/horizontal in orientation). You have the option of using black & white or color images (or combination of both).

Page 1 (front cover) should include at least a title and your name.

Page 2-3 include your first visual "pair" (images should be consistent in size and symmetrically placed)

Page 4-5 include your second visual "pair" (images should be consistent in size and symmetrically placed)

Page 6-7 include your third visual "pair" (images should be consistent in size and symmetrically placed)

Page 8-9 include your fourth visual "pair" (images should be consistent in size and symmetrically placed)

Page 10-11 include your fifth visual "pair" (images should be consistent in size and symmetrically placed)

Page 12 (back cover) should be blank.

Photoshop should be used to improve the seamlessness of the pairings. Whether you feel it appropriate to create a seamless composite between each image pair and keep images separate, be sure address consistency issues in tone, color, proportion, and angle/perspective. 

Objectives:

+ Demonstrate technology best practices in regards to image preparation, modification and integration

+ Demonstrate the process of gathering, selecting, and implementing imagery in support of visual communication

Specifications:

+ Use Photoshop to prep and manipulate images (size, resolution, bw conversion, contrast improvements)

+ Use Illustrator or InDesign for layout of Visual Pair Booklet

+ Imagery should consist of your own photographs and/or found magazine scans (no images found online)

Deadlines:

 Phase 1: Print out of top 5 visual pairs on separate 11x17 paper due Monday Jan 28, 8:30am.

 Phase 2: Final print out of Visual Pair Booklet due Monday, Feb 4, 8:30am.

Grading criteria (10% course grade):

Communication—30% of project 1

Design Aesthetics—30% of project 1

Innovation—10% of project 1

Technical Skill—20% of project 1

Process—10% of project 1

Creative Musings: Week 3

Jeff Koons Exhibition at SCHIRN KUNSTHALLE FRANKFURT (2012)

James Rosenquist F1-11 MoMA Exhibition Site


Kuleshov Effect (film montage technique) developed by Lev Kuleshov in early 20th century

Research Project: Image, Art & Design

Description:

Select an artist/designer from the approved list, below. You must conduct research

regarding the artist/designer, his/her background, training, and body of work that has

influenced and impacted the way imagery is used in Art & Design.

You should document various accomplishments and achievements related to your

artist/designer’s chosen field and how it relates to photography. Please also select one

significant project completed by the artist/designer to further examine in a detailed case

study. The case study should analyze the chosen project from beginning to end (research,

process, development, completion). Research should be assembled into a final presentation

created in InDesign (template to be provided).

Final presentations are scheduled for Wednesday, February 20th, 2013. Oral presentations

should be roughly 10 minutes in duration.

Wikipedia is not a reliable source of research and should not be used. You will be asked to

cite all sources, so be sure to keep track of all publishing details related to books, articles,

journals used in your research.

Objectives:

• Discuss the creative process of an artist/designer

• Explain the impact and influence that image has on Art & Design

• Display oral and written communication skills

• Prepare a formal, oral and visual presentation

Grading Criteria:

+ Completion of all points in the study

+ Organization of Materials Presented

+ Depth of Research

Quality and Design of Oral/Visual Presentation

Approved Artists/Designers:

Herbert Matter -- Filip Fitchel

Josef Müller-Brockmann

Will Burtin

April Greiman -- Christian Sanchez

Kyle Cooper -- Kurt Abo

Danny Yount -- Jordan Amoth

2x4 (Michael Rock)

Pentagram (Paula Scher) -- Lindzey Grasmick

Laszlo Moholy-Nagy -- Michael Rosgen

Man Ray -- Omni Franceitch

Hannah Höch

Raoul Hausmann

Grete Stern -- Leon Humpherys

Yutaka Inagawa -- Jack Hsu

Robert Rauschenberg

David Hockney -- Kate Murdock

Kenneth Snelson

Richard Avedon -- Ellen Williams

Ansel Adams -- Victoria Lock

Robert Brownjohn -- Ben Ferry

Gregory Crewdson

Jeff Wall -- Tarin Leach

Ezra Stoller -- Ale Lozano 

Balthazar Korab -- Justin Quinn

Julius Shulman

Pair Project: Phase I (Wednesday, Jan 16 Homework)

Using a film or digital camera take at 36 photographs that explore space, form, color and/or composition in an interesting way. You must then bring 25 of your best photos for review to class (next Wednesday, Jan 23). If you use a film camera, get 4x6 prints made by the start of next class. If using a digital camera, be sure to transfer your files to a memorystick by the start of next class.

The subject matter in your photographs is entirely up to you (signs, buildings, objects, nature, etc), however please refrain from photographing smiling posed people. Overall, take into consideration the visual quality of your image: explore intersections of lines and shapes, unique color contrasts, the orientation (portrait or landscape) of your composition.

Please also bring 3 different magazines that are image intensive (art, design, travel, fashion, cooking) to Wednesday’s class. You will be browsing these magazines for unique imagery that can be used (and scanned) in the 2nd Phase of the Pair Project next week.

Exercise: Five Objects

You must bring in five objects that tell a specific story.

Each student will present their five objects to the class. The class will try to figure out the meaning, significance and interpretation of your five objects.

During the presentations, please refrain from explaining your story until after the class has interpreted your objects
Exercise Restrictions

• Objects must fit within the classroom
• Bring in actual objects, not visual representations (ie photograph of basketball and a basketball represent two different ideas) 
• Be sure your story is clear (revelance and reasoning in objects should be easily understood)
• If your objects will make a mess, it is your responsiblity to clean up after your presentation
• Do not discuss your story with classmates before presentation in class on Wednesday, Jan 16

Copyright, Fair Use and Creative Commons

Copyright Resources
Copyright Basics
Copyright Registration for Online Works
Creative Commons Site
Creative Works in Public Domain Archive.org
UI Library Guide on Copyright, Finding Images, Citing Images

Fair Use or Copyright Infringement?
You Thought We Wouldn't Notice
Shepard Fairey gets two years' probation in Obama 'Hope' poster case
Shepard Fairey Admits to Wrong Doing in AP Lawsuit 
Derek Seltzer files copyright infringement lawsuit against Green Day 
Stranger in Parodies: Weird Al and the Law of Musical Satire by Charles Sanders and Steven Gordon
Weird Al' Yankovic Looks Back at 20 Years of 'Smells Like Nirvana'
Andrea Blanch vs Jeff Koons Lawsuit (Gucci Ad + 'Niagara')

Call for Submissions for UI Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition

Call for submissions for the Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition. Work from all disciplines encouraged. 

Entry fee is $5 per student. You may submit up to three pieces of work. All mediums are accepted. Submit work in person to the Ridenbaugh Art Gallery (first floor of Ridenbaugh Hall)

• Friday, January 11 (12:00-4:00pm)
• Monday, January 14 (12:00-4:00pm)
• Tuesday, January 15 (12:00-4:00pm)

Course Introductions (Week 1)

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Homework
1. Take Learning Styles Quiz here (click on "start quiz" blue link). Email results to instructor by next class.
2. Bring laptop and required materials to next class.
3. Sign up for a dropbox account (via dropbox.com) and accept dropbox invitation from me by next class.