Logo

Create a logo for Brainface. Do several thumbnail sketches and determine the best option. Transfer the design to the computer and execute the logo using Corel Draw. Create at least 4 final variations for comparison and choose the best logo to present.
Due at the end of next class.

Elements and Principles

From the list below, choose one of the elements or principles and become an expert on it. Develop a 100-200 word explanation of your chosen element or principle and include an example image to support your work. Include links to any research sources you have used. Post your finished work on the blog.

Elements
LINE
SHAPE
TEXTURE
COLOUR
VALUE
FORM

Principles
BALANCE
EMPHASIS
MOVEMENT
HARMONY
CONTRAST
RHYTHM

Field Assignments

Carry out one of the following every two weeks. Check this list often as it will continue to expand over the year. Due Friday or Monday of each week (as announced).

1.Ransom Letter
2.Found Typography: create a word or sentence using photographs of letters.
3.Record an environment: make an audio recording that describes a particular place.
4.Create a working button in the real world
5.Drawing with a camera - Create a light drawing
6.Create an instructional illustration for something very simple
7.Slapstick – create an image or short video that utilizes slapstick
8.Miniatures
9.Create a poster for a specific location.
10.Use an old piece of technology.
11.Storyboard a daily event.
12.Create a drawing using only type.
13.Create a music mix (clean) for the class.
14.Make a simple household object appear scary.
15.Review a commercial.
16.Create a special effect.
17.Devise a beat and record it.
18.Try something open source.
19.Organize a thematic screening.
20.Make an absurd podcast.
21.Communicate with objects not normally used for communication.
22.Animate your dinner table.
23.Publicly critique the design/art abilities of a tagger.
24.Record a rant.
25.Find a hideous piece of graphic design and document it. Defend your choice.
26.Find an amazing piece of graphic design and document it.Defend your choice.
27.Rebuild/recreate a scene from a movie.(can be done in pairs)
28.Transplant the soundtrack from one show/movie to another.
29.Make a tribute to someone in this class.
30.Make a regular object look fat.
31.Make a drawing of a sport event.
32.Learn how to fly (and document it)
33.Adbust something.
34.Make a kung-fu movie.
35.Change something grotesque into something beautiful.
36.Make a camouglage poster.
37.Carry out the instructions of Erwin Wurm.
38.Carry out a project on learningtoloveyoumore.com

Name Assignment

Your task is to make your name memorable using any means necessary. Using any medium, or method, you will embed your name in the minds of classmates and teacher. You might choose to create something graphic, something narrative, object-based, associative, etc...

Due next class.