The Rosetta Stone in the British Museum. Photo by Hans Hillewaert.
Session 1: This week we will continue our discussions regarding type. I will also demonstrate the use of the Type on a Path Tool and the Perspective Grid. Today’s lecture written by Professor O’Donnell is titled, Type History and Technology
Session 2: Today your first Photo Journal is due. Let’s look at your journals in class and discuss your photos as a group. Afterward we will cover the requirements for Photo Journal #2.
Photo Journal #2: Textures
Due: Session 2, Week 9 BEFORE CLASS (4 points)
Description:
Although this is not a class about photography, it is a class about visual communication. Photography is a visual tool that allows us to see things in a different way. It is a technique for communicating ideas that cannot be easily expressed in words. These photo journal exercises are a way to train your eye to see things that you don’t usually consider. How often do you reflect on the visual nature of different textures? Do you often ponder the predicament of the pavement? Why is tree bark usually brittle and rough? What kinds of textures compliment graphic design?
For the second exercise take three photos of textures. Everything has a texture. For example, brick walls are pretty commonplace, but perhaps you have encountered one where the bricks are worn in an interesting way. Perhaps you are fascinated by the tile or carpeted floor in a theatre or bowling alley. Maybe it is weathered wood grain that attracts your eye. It is possible that you find the look and feel of textiles or leather interesting. Do not include portraits of people, animals, or landscapes. Focus on framing the texture without the context of the object that has the texture. Write one or two paragraphs about each photo explaining why you were compelled to take the shot, and why the texture is interesting to you.
Requirements:
1. Design a document that includes three photos with text descriptions
2. Take three photos of different textures that you find interesting
3. Write one or two paragraphs of text describing each photo as requested above
4. Save your document as a PDF and upload it to Canvas before the due date/time
Points Breakdown: (4 points)
Three photos 2 points
Three descriptions 2 points