elements and principles

The process of the elements and principles project:
I had actually done this assignment last semester and since I got the hang of it my goal was to make this one even better! I wrote down all the elements and principles and tried to really understand each concept before attempting the photo process. But then i started taking pictures and the principles and elements were clicking. I was able to look at something and say " hey that's a good example of value!". I thought it would be hard living in a dorm on campus that all my pictures would be boring or repetitive but i was actually able to get a lot of variety. I tried to use images that were easily identified.


http://s781.photobucket.com/user/danahellokittyaftyka/library/e%20and%20p%20part%202

http://s781.photobucket.com/user/danahellokittyaftyka/slideshow/e%20and%20p%20part%202

color effects

1)Describe Color and it's effects on emotions. Use the appropriate vocabulary of color in your posting

             Colors can have a large effect on our emotions. Specifically Red, it can symbolize anger and danger, but it is also used to show joy and love. The color Yellow can show fearfulness and ill health, but it is also the color of a warm and sunny summer day. Context is the only real way to provide clues to emotional impact or a color's meaning.

2)What is a theoretical aspect of color that most intrigues/fascinates you? Why?

     As an artist I truly appreciate all aspects of color. In fact I love working with color more then just black and white. My favorite theoretical aspect of color is intensity, to me that's what makes color stand out. It says so much in a piece of work and can vary dramatically.

3. In the Color video, what made the biggest impact on you in regards to color and it's effects on emotions?

    I found the entire video very interesting and impactful. Ive always loved color and found it to be a huge importance in my life, after watching this video it really broke it down for me. Ive always felt different emotions about different colors but never truly understood how it worked.

4. In the Feelings video, what made the biggest impact on you in regards to color and it's effects on emotions?

   I feel similar about this video as I did about the color video. but for me the biggest impact is the detail they went into about the modern idea that goes hand in hand with the creation of the modern world. It also went into similar things that the color video did. It gave me a lot of information and a better understanding of color and emotions which is very important for my future career as an art teacher.
       

     

     

module 2 aesthetics

1. For each video and article list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

Carta video- I learned a lot of different things in this video. most concepts I did already know but there were a few things I heard for the first time. the word "schematization" I hadn't heard until this video.
Philosophy of the arts video- again I was familiar with a lot of the concepts from prior classes. I knew about the different styles or art and artists but the philosophy concept taught me many different things I didn't know prior.
article- I found the article gave me a lot of insight about what we see, it gave me a different way to look at things. Because they broke down things that we don't even think about, like lines for example.

2. Which philosopher's theory on aesthetics do you feel is most important? Be sure to mention the philosopher's name, era (time in history), and contribution to the aesthetic theory in your response.

I thought all the theories mentioned made some very good points and very interesting ways of  seeing things. I found plato (4th century) view on aesthetics most important. Although I disagree completely  on his view on poetry not being art. He had one quote that I admired a lot " there is a beauty by which all things are beautiful". I enjoyed the concept he used about "ideas". The example they used in the video is when you draw a triangle you are not creating a triangle but a perfect copy of the idea of  a triangle.

3. What do you think about Changeux and Ramachandran scientific view of aesthetics and art? What was the most interesting fact you discovered from each speakers lecture? 

I found them very interesting, Ramachandran more so. I learn many things from these lectures but most importantly I learned about vision and how we see things. He showed an image of a Dalmatian dog in black and white that just looks like a series of splotches. Our brain links the splotches together, then the brain is "groping for a solution" its trying to put together what it sees.

4.How do the videos and article relate to the readings in the text?

I had already seen the videos and read the articles before reading the text and I found it very helpful to have this knowledge prior. The references they made in the video coincide with the text from the book.

5.  What is your opinion of the films and article? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics in your reading in the text?

The Carta video, the first speaker was very hard to understand, not only the thick accent but the audio quality . The second speaker I enjoyed much more, he was humorous I could understand him and he used visuals to help his lectures. I liked the Philosophy of arts video and found it much more enjoyable then the first one. I learned a lot about the philosopher's and there philosophy's. I really enjoyed all the art they showed as well. I found the article to be very interesting, it reinforced the ideas from the text and from the videos.

Module 1- setting up blog

1) The process of setting up a gmail ais very simple setting up the blog was slightly more difficult for some one who isn't a g-mail person.

2)I expect to learn many different things about artists and their different techniques.

3)I've been in school for many years and have never actually taken an online course. I'm a little nervous because an online class is not as hands on as one in the classroom.

Adobe InDesign Videos

For each video, what was discussed that  you think will be the most helpful in creating your Digital Portfolio?

Video #1 Creating an InDesign Portfolio
(http://tv.adobe.com/watch/make-it-with-creative-cloud/creating-a-portfolio-for-print-pdf-and-the-ipad/)

      I found this video to be very helpful because it goes into great detail about every step in the process. I think that because they gave a well done visual example of a photographers portfolio. It was helpful to see the format, although I know mine will be a little bit different in content. The format of the example was as follows; Table of Contents, Statement from the artist, collection of his
photographs, work resume and lastly back cover.


Video #2 Adding to your portfolio
http://tv.adobe.com/watch/make-it-with-creative-cloud/adding-your-work-to-an-indesign-portfolio/

       I found this video helpful in creating a portfolio because of the depth he went into about adding text. I learned how to use various different tools including "Margins and Columns". How to edit and place text as well as fixing a text overflow.


 Video #3 Publishing, Print and interactive PDF's.
http://tv.adobe.com/watch/make-it-with-creative-cloud/publishing-print-and-interactive-pdf-portfolio/

  I  learned the benefits of using the interactive version of a portfolio. There are many different things that can be done like changing the transitions for every picture. He went step by step on how to create and set images as buttons. He used various different tools to edit and create buttons




What challenges did you encounter while creating your portolio and how did you over come them?

My main issue that i am having is the lack of content. I know that as I continue my education i will gain more material


What do you think of your finished portfolio?
It is not quite finished yet but I am fond of the way it is progressing.

Power point blog questions- Dali

What is the theme of your presentation and why did you select that?

I selected the art work of Salvador Dali. I always found his work very interesting and different. I learned a lot about him as a person and have come to realize he is just as weird as i would have assumed!

Did you encounter any challenges when creating this presentation? Please describe them and how you overcame them.

Surprisingly i did not encounter any problems, it was very simple and the exercise we did with the power point was very helpful.

What did you enjoy the most about this project and why? The least? and why?

I found it fun, i like making things ascetically pleasing. It is very simple and i find power point to be the easiest program we've used so far.

Do you think you will use tools like PowerPoint in your art classroom? Why or why not?

Absolutely, its a simple easy way to get points across with visuals, videos, and fun things like sounds and animations. It will definitely keep the students engaged and learning.

week 10 the art of failure

1. What are the similarities between the artists interviewed in this article? What are the differences?

               There were many differences between the artists in this article. One of the main differences were the career choices, there was a wide range from performers and play writers to teachers. The similarities of the people being interviewed was the fact that they all worked hard to be where they are today and they've seen many  failures along there journeys.

       2.Is there anything discussed in this article that you can relate to?

           Yes there was. I could relate to having the fear of failure in my own life experiences.

        3.Do you believe that taking risks and pushing boundaries is important to the  creative  process? Why or why not?

        Yes I absolutely believe that taking risks is important to the creative process. In a way taking risks is the creative process. Creativity is all about trying new ways of doing things and looking at things from different perspectives. If no one in the art world took risks or pushed boundaries art in general wouldn't be what it is today. We would have no movements, no surrealism, no Dadaism none of the fundamentals I've learned so much about.  I believe we should all do these things in our daily lives, because every day is a learning experience.

4.Do you experience fear of failure? When? How do you think it has impacted you positively or negatively?

         I do experience the fear of failure very often. I am a slightly older student. It took me over six years to receive a two year associates degree from a community college. It was very hard for me, it seemed more difficult then it was for others in my age range. For a while I gave up. I told myself that it was to hard and I couldn't do it. I thought working a minimum wage job and spending all my money was all I could do with my life. It was really scary, for a while I didn't even try to get a bachelors degree because I knew I would fail and waste my time. One day I woke up and realized I had to do something with my life before it was halfway over. I got my act together, I worked really hard applying to schools,  and made an art portfolio in one month! And guess what, I didn't fail I got accepted! I did it, and now I am here today working hard to do what I want to do. I feel that it was both positive and negative. I learned a lot from this process and wouldn't be who I am today if I gave in to the fear of failure. But on the other hand, if I didn't experience the fear of failure at all I would be at this same place years ago.

       5.How do you think you can support your students as their teacher when they encounter the "fear of failure"?

         I will tell them my story. I will encourage them to work hard and overcome any type of failure that they will inevitably face at some point or another. And a teacher I will do my best to prevent fear of any kind in my classroom. I will show support and encourage a strong work ethic.