agideas

A trend i noticed at AGIDEAS was that they rally incourage "collaboration". Many designers at agideas have collaborated with others to give them a really ad, 

Fonts

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YWFT Wellsworth

This Font is decretive and fits well in a logo as there examples show

YWFT Wellsworth is the lovechild of that wayward 70s Julia Script and a massive-shouldered fellow with a big black beard and a laugh that rolls like thunder. Formerly known as a handset only design, YWFT Wellsworth is now a powerful, swashbuckling OpenType.

Ryder Gothic Pro

This font is simple and tall and condensed giving it a clean professional look

Designed by Steve Jackaman & Ashley Muir. A revival based on the Harry Winters design 'Roslyn Gothic' released by VGC in 1972. We've added a new light weight and several alternate glyphs.

Retro

This Font has sharp corners thats aggressive and suit the team, and it is bold and legible

This all capital, slab serif typeface was inspired by elements of early 20th century Constructivist, Bauhaus, Art Deco and Streamline graphic movements.

Terms & Conditions

You can purchase fonts from the website by registering with an email address and password.
http://www.youworkforthem.com/font-license

Stock Images

Images From

http://www.shutterstock.com

Image 1-

This image is strong and has enough negative space to easily place the logo so it will stand out.

Image 2-

This image would be great for demonstrating the team uniform

Image 3-

This is a billboard in a city environment which could represent the city my team is in.

Terms & Conditions

At shutter stock you can subscribe to download images or browse the website and buy images that interest you. There are subscriptions that go go from 1 month to 1 year that have a rule of 25 images a day.

single user standard licence

http://www.shutterstock.com/licensing.mhtml?hsb=1&type=standard

single user enhanced licence

http://www.shutterstock.com/licensing.mhtml?hsb=1&type=enhanced

indigo design network

http://indigodesignnetwork.org/2011/10/the-real-life-of-today’s-mayans/comment-page-1/#comment-463

My team logos

Native American Motifs

Golden State Warriors
There logo from 1946-1962 depicted a native american character in a cartoon style, it looks childish and the character is only wearing a feather and shorts. They changed there logo when they moved from Philadelphia to San Francisco to the golden gate bridge, but they then went back to the feather point in a newer version which they have again changed back to the bridge. in my opinion you can't tell it is native american in the newer one they changed.  

Aboriginal Motifs

Functions and Philosophies
1. Secrecy and confidentiality- if the work contains certain aboriginal customs to respect indigenous religious practices is can be disclosed. 
The use of names and images and sometimes artwork of deceased indigenous people is not permitted by many indigenous communities.
2. Indigenous control- the process of obtaining consent for use of artwork goes in steps

• allow time to communicate the request
• allow time for the decision to be made
• there are many cultural aspects for them to consider
• usually no is the answer
• respect there views

communally owned dream time stories may have a number of people to get consent from before use
  
Moral Rights and issues

1. the right attributed as the artist
2. the right not to have work falsely attributed to another artist
3. the rights of integrity

Clash of the Titans

1) Who are the Titans?

The Titans are gigantic creatures descending of Gaia and Uranus, that ruled during the legendary Golden Age. Although it is mentioned in the beginning of the movie that Hades created them to overthrow Zeus. 

2)Are there any interesting motifs you see frequently appearing (Eg. Lightning bolts)? How do you interpret their meaning? Can you name a modern version, of this motif, used today?  
The lightning bolts appeared regularly as help from above from Zeus. a modern day use of the lightning bolt would be on sports drinks such as gatorade and sports teams such as warriors (nba). 

3) Is your Greek character in the movie? If so, does the film’s interpretation match your research?

No, Hercules was a no show.

4) Are any of the characters, in the movie, related (Eg. a mother or father, wife or husband, brother or sister) to your Greek myth? If so, how?
Hercules father Zues and half brother Percius are mentioned. 

5) Is their a constellation of stars named after your Greek character?
Hercules is a constellation named after Hercules. Hercules is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today. It is the fifth largest of the modern constellations.

6) How is Medusa killed? Does your Greek character have a weakness?
Perseus cut her head off by looking at the reflection in his shield and closing his eyes spinning around and decapitating her. Hercules can be lustful and gluttonous.


7) Sketch at least 3 ideas for your logo and add them to this post.

Melbourne Sports Museum Critiques

Olympics Mexico 1968

Poster:

http://colouroflife.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/16-mexico-1968.jpg

The 1968 Olympics poster used line in pattern and repetition to create a striking visual. The lines are all the same weight and distance apart and the repetition makes it seem like it's vibrating. The poster is simple in essence but looks more complicated in the use of repetition.

A number of other posters were created and designed by New York Designer Lance Wyman. he used the 60's Op-Art Typography that set the tone for all the other various posters. 

http://iposter.blogspot.com.au/2010/09/olympics-1968-mexico-identity-design.html

the logo has been compared to the London 2012 logo for there legibility

http://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2007/june/2012-logo-lance-wyman-says-give-it-a-chance

they are very different in the way 1968 is very balanced and bolder in colour, the london logo is a jumble of shapes and colours and is dynamic with all straight lines as opposed to all curved lines of Mexico's logo.

Eagles logo

http://www.wegart.com.au/shop/product_info.php?products_id=416

The eagles poster is dynamic in the way the eagle is flying diagonally through the image. the only colours used are the team colours and they are effective in creating hierarchy in the strength of the typography for example the black is stronger than the blue. The black also allows the detail to be more visible for example in the feathers. the word 2006 Premiers are made very visible in bold uppercase and black colour.

Critiquing Tools

Art Vocabulary

Assemblage

art made by combining a collection of three‑dimensional objects into a whole. It can either be a free‑standing sculpture or be mounted on a panel, and it is usually made from scraps, junk, or various manufactured or natural objects.

Aesthetic 

pertaining to the artistic and beautiful; a perception that something pleases the eye. 

Motif

element or combination of elements repeated often enough in a composition to become a dominant feature.

Atmospheric perspective 
way of showing depth and distance in a painting by using fading colors and hazy details to indicate objects in the distance.
Fresco 
painting done with water‑based paint on fresh plaster so that as it dries the colors are absorbed into the wall.

Adjectives
 

Abstract   

Artwork in which the subject matter is stated in a brief, simplified manner; little or no attempt is made to represent images realistically, and objects are often simplified or distorted.
eclectic

Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles: an eclectic taste in music; an eclectic approach to managing the economy.

Made up of or combining elements from a variety of sources: “a popular bar patronized by an eclectic collection of artists, writers, secretaries and aging soldiers on reserve duty” (Curtis Wilkie).

Gothic 
architectural style developed in western Europe from the 1100s to the 1400s, characterized by pointed arches, tall buildings with thin walls and large stained glass windows, and airy interior space.

intensity 

relative brightness or dullness of a color.

Bibliography
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/eclectic

www.globaled.org/chinaproject/.../chineseart/Lesson1Glossary2.doc

Principles and Elements of Design Principles:

LINE Line can be considered in two ways. The linear marks made with a pen or brush or the edge created when two shapes meet. SHAPE A shape is a self contained defined area of geometric or organic form. A positive shape in a painting automatically creates a negative shape. DIRECTION All lines have direction - Horizontal, Vertical or Oblique. Horizontal suggests calmness, stability and tranquillity. Vertical gives a feeling of balance, formality and alertness. Oblique suggests movement and action SIZE Size is simply the relationship of the area occupied by one shape to that of another. TEXTURE Texture is the surface quality of a shape - rough, smooth, soft hard glossy etc. Texture can be physical (tactile) or visual. Elements: BALANCE Balance in design is similar to balance in physics A large shape close to the center can be balanced by a small shape close to the edge. A large light toned shape will be balanced by a small dark toned shape (the darker the shape the heavier it appears to be) GRADATION Gradation of size and direction produce linear perspective. Gradation of of colour from warm to cool and tone from dark to light produce aerial perspective. Gradation can add interest and movement to a shape. A gradation from dark to light will cause the eye to move along a shape. REPETITION Repetition with variation is interesting, without variation repetition can become monotonous. The five squares above are all the same. They can be taken in and understood with a single glance. When variation is introduced, the five squares, although similar, are much more interesting to look at. They can no longer be absorbed properly with a single glance. The individual character of each square needs to be considered. If you wish to create interest, any repeating element should include a degree of variation. CONTRAST Contrast is the juxtaposition of opposing elements eg. opposite colours on the colour wheel - red / green, blue / orange etc. Contrast in tone or value - light / dark. Contrast in direction - horizontal / vertical. The major contrast in a painting should be located at the center of interest. Too much contrast scattered throughout a painting can destroy unity and make a work difficult to look at. Unless a feeling of chaos and confusion are what you are seeking, it is a good idea to carefully consider where to place your areas of maximum contrast. HARMONY Harmony in painting is the visually satisfying effect of combining similar, related elements. eg.adjacent colours on the colour wheel, similar shapes etc. Bibliography http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_elements_and_principles

Conceptual art

Conceptual art is an artists interpretation of a concept usually for moving image movies for example. The concept(s) or idea(s) involved  may be constructed by anyone simply by following a set of written instructions.
conceptual artists include Joseph Kosuth, Lawrence Weiner 


image of Conceptual art
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2d/Kosuth_OneAndThreeChairs.jpg


Bibliography
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conceptual_Art

Magic realism

Magic realism or magical realism is an aesthetic style or genre of fiction in which magical elements blend with the real world. Magic realism a term used by American painters such as Ivan Albright, Paul Cadmus, George Tooker and other artists during the 1940s and 1950s.


image of Magic realism
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1f/PaulCadmusTheFleetsIn.jpg


Bibliography
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Realism

Cubism

Cubism is a 20th century art movement, pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. In cubist artworks, objects are broken up, analyzed, and re-assembled in an abstracted form—instead of depicting objects from one viewpoint, the artist depicts the subject from a multitude of viewpoints.


image of Cubism
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d1/Picasso_three_musicians_moma_2006.jpg


Bibliography
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubism

Suprematism

Suprematism was an art movement focused on fundamental geometric shapes like squares and circles. It started in Russia in 1915-1916. It was founded by Kasimir Malevich.
Artists include Aleksandra Ekster, Olga Rozanova, Nadezhda Udaltsova, Ivan Kliun, Liubov Popova.


image of Suprematism
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6c/Malevici06.jpg


Bibliography
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suprematism

Futurism

Futurism was an artistic and social movement that originated in Italy in the early 20th century. It emphasized and glorified themes associated with contemporary concepts of the future, including speed, technology, youth and violence, and objects such as the car, the airplane and the industrial city.
Key figures of the movement include the Italians Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, Umberto Boccioni, Carlo Carrà, Gino Severini, Giacomo Balla, Antonio Sant'Elia, Tullio Crali and Luigi Russolo.


image of Futurism
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Umberto_Boccioni_001.jpg


Bibliography
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futurism

Romanticism

Romanticism (or the Romantic era/Period) was an artistic, literary, and intellectual movement that originated in the second half of the 18th century in Europe and strengthened in reaction to the Industrial Revolution. It was embodied most strongly in the visual arts, music, and literature, but had a major impact on historiography, education and natural history.
Artists include J.M.W. Turner, Francisco Goya, Théodore Géricault and Eugène Delacroix.


image of Romanticism
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a7/Eugène_Delacroix_-_La_liberté_guidant_le_peuple.jpg


Bibliography
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanticism

Bauhaus

Bauhaus, was a school in Germany that combined crafts and the fine arts, and was famous for the approach to design that it publicized and taught. It operated from 1919 to 1933. The buildings put up and decorated by the school's professors (Walter Gropius, Hannes Meyer, Laszlo Moholy-Nagy and Wassily Kandinsky) launched the Modern Movement, which shaped much of the architecture of the 20th century.


image of Bauhaus
http://anneserdesign.com/Bauhaus_1.jpg

Bibliography

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/729

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bauhaus

Art deco

Art deco, or deco, is an eclectic artistic and design style that began in Paris in the 1920s and flourished internationally throughout the 1930s and into the World War II era. The structure of Art Deco is based on mathematical geometric shapes. Art deco experienced a decline in popularity during the late 1930s and early 1940s, but had a resurgence during the 1960s
Founders included Hector Guimard, Eugène Grasset, Raoul Lachenal, Paul Bellot, Maurice Dufrêne, and Emile Decoeur


image of Art Deco
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9f/Lempicka_musician.jpg

Bibliography

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Deco

Symbolism

Symbolism was a late nineteenth-century art movement of French, Russian and Belgian origin in poetry and other arts.
The symbolist painters used mythological and dream imagery.In painting, symbolism was a continuation of some mystical tendencies in the Romantic tradition, which included such artists as Caspar David Friedrich, Fernand Khnopff and John Henry Fuseli.
Developed during the 1860s and '70s

image of Symbolism

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/The_Death_of_the_Grave_Digger.jpg

Bibliography

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbolism_(arts)#Symbolist_visual_artists

Synchromism

Synchromism is based on the idea that color and sound are similar phenomena, and that the colors in a painting can be orchestrated in the same harmonious way that a composer arranges notes in a symphony.

From 1911 to 1913, they studied under the Canadian painter Percyval Tudor-Hart.

image of Synchromism

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ef/MacDonaldWright_AirplaneSynchYelOrng.jpg

Other American painters who experimented with Synchromism include Thomas Hart Benton, Andrew Dasburg, Patrick Henry Bruce, and Albert Henry Krehbiel.

Bibliography

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synchromism

Hercules Hercules Hercules

Hercules was the Roman name for the greatest hero of Greek mythology (Heracles). Heracles had a god as one of his parents, being the son of the Zeus and a mortal woman. Zeus's queen Hera was jealous of Heracles, and when he was still an infant she sent two snakes to kill him in his crib. Heracles was found prattling delighted baby talk, a strangled serpent in each hand. 
When he had come of age and already proved himself a marksman with a bow and arrow, a champion wrestler and the possessor of superhuman strength, Heracles was driven mad by Hera. In a frenzy, he killed his own children. To atone for this crime, he was sentenced to perform a series of tasks, or "Labors", for his cousin Eurystheus, the king of Tiryns and Mycenae. By rights, Hercules should have been king himself, but Hera had tricked her husband Zeus into crowning Eurystheus instead.
Hercules appearence handsome strong, musculer 
Bibliography
http://www.mythweb.com/hercules/herc01.html

My goals

I want to further my skills this year. i want to create some really good folio pieces put in the effort to be unique and more versitile. i really want to get a job at a design studio. strengthen my style that ive begun to discover. be more confident in design choices.