My first idea came from looking at Gerhard Richter, Betty, 1988 photo and how the portrait seems how there could be a deeper meaning in the portraiture. As pictures capture moments in time this picture made me think specifically on how the girl is turning her head and shifting her identity away from the camera like something was coming for her. Even her body structure in that picture, it makes you think what was goin through her mind at the time. I took this kind of portraiture and applied it into my own life 
This picture is suppose to be of me standing in front of the mirror and i turned the reflection so its turning its back on myself. i came up with this idea because there was alot of questions you a can ask while looking at it. Why is the man in the mirror afraid to look back at me? Is he ashamed? Disgusted? Upset?
It's good to see you putting your unit 1 stuff together - though I must admit to some worry re. your Unit 2 progress? What can I expect from you on submission day?
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... about the perception essay; as I haven't been involved, I can't necessarily appease all your (and others) confusion. However, I do have some very basic advice for you;
Go back to the brief: below the essay question itself you will find the 'assessment criteria' - unfortunately, I couldn't get hold of an actual copy of the brief - otherwise I would copy/paste the exact requirements, but my point is simply this; use the 'assessment criteria' as cited in the brief to guide and formulate your response.
So, if memory serves, the first criteria asks you to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the principles of perception; therefore, to begin your essay, you should reflect your understanding of the key ideas as covered in the lecture series - Gestalt theory, semiotics etc - a general statement regarding how our relationship to the world and meanings has been discussed in theoretical terms.
The next criteria is all about APPLYING that understanding; so, what I therefore suggest is, out of the various theories/principles, you select one/some to develop further and apply them to something; if you were to select semiotics, before you could apply it, you would first have to demonstrate your knowledge of the subject itself - whose idea was it, where did it come from, and what does it 'do' - then, once you've defined Semiotics, apply it - my advice would be to apply it to something 'simple' first - because when you apply it to something simple, what is 'complex' about how our perceptions of it are formed is made very obvious; the example I've used is the traffic light - green = go/ red = stop. Of course, red and green don't equal anything - their significance is entirely cultural and created. Then, once you've applied it to something simple, you are in a position to move onto something more complex.
The way to succeed in this essay is for you to define the limits of your own enquiry - don't let the whole weight of perceptual theory lead your essay, make the essay lead perceptual theory.
The other assessment criteria is about 'academic style' in the writing of the essay itself, which is something we've all talked about before - that is, finding a formal 'voice' with which to express yourself and observing the Harvard Method for quotes and citations,
I know what the essay question says (or doesn't say!), but basically you are being asked to use your knowledge of perceptual theory to 'unlock' an existing image, object or sign. If you're doing that, you're doing okay.
Golden Rule - when in doubt, use the assessment criteria as your guide!
Okay – just a few important reminders for week 10…
ReplyDelete1) !IMPORTANT! Hand-in for Perception essay is Monday 23rd November (Tomorrow!) between 10am and 12pm at the Design Office (Jackie’s office on Lower 4th – just up from the CG Arts Baseroom). Ensure you complete the plagiarism form; if you’ve misplaced it, ask Jackie for a new copy and attach to your essay.
2) Your crit on Friday starts at 9am in Lecture Theatre 1; we will be reversing the register order – so we’ll be starting with Simon Watts, then Richard etc. There will be a named folder on the Lecture Theatre 1 computer: as soon as you arrive please copy your 3 finished scenes into the folder in readiness for your presentation.
3) All Maya exercises should be completed for Friday morning so Alan can assess them while you are in your crit.
4) Upload to your blogs your 3 final concept paintings plus a minimum of 5 preparatory studies for each painting that demonstrate clearly your comprehension of the source material and the representation of space. Your supporting research into source material and for written assignment. All drawings from life-drawing classes. Your modeling & UV layout tasks, lighting & rendering tasks, and first digital set as specified in your technical classes.
5) Please can you ensure that you have a printed copy of your essay to submit in addition to the digital file on your submission disc.
6) Also – please ensure you copy 3 scenes and essay file into named folder on computer in baseroom by the end of the submission day.
7) Good luck! Have a great final week – work hard, be amazing, be successful! I genuinely look forward to seeing your work ☺