Joyce Kouame - Access To He

Throughout this unit I have noticed my weaknesses and strengths, interests and dislikes. As we ventured into the realm of visual language, with 'Error' being our guiding theme, I've acquired a wide range of new skills and figured out how to use them efficiently. Knowing the basic rules of form and shape is key. A good design not only fits in a space but also makes it look better. These rules should be in mind for any creative work, like making posters or planning future projects. They're the building blocks that make art better and more meaningful. In conclusion, this project has not only helped me to learn new skills but has also emphasised the significance of fundamental visual language principles. It's clear that applying these principles to our creations can transform ordinary works into intriguing pieces with added depth. Form: Form is the arrangement and composition of shapes, lines, and volumes in a 3D figure. An example of this is the project I made with the...

For my fifth and final week in the Visual Language unit, I created a short movie. We started with creating moodboards to develop an initial idea, to finding locations and shooting footage, to editing the footage into one short film. In creating my moodboard, I focused on locations as I wanted that to be a key part of my short film. When crafting my moodboard, I set my sights on something essential for my upcoming short film project which were the locations. I knew that the settings would play a pivotal role in telling the story I envisioned. The goal was to find environments that could evoke the desired emotions. Each location had to serve a specific purpose in the film. Each picture on my moodboard carried a piece of the story, allowing me to visualize the scenes, the lighting, and the overall aesthetic. The process of curating the moodboard was a creative exercise in itself. It was about recognising the potential of each location and how it could enhance the narrative. Photographs of...

This week, we dove into the world of visual design, especially focusing on typography. I chose a quote by Elbert Hubbard and thought it would look cool on a poster printed using the riso printer. I was really drawn to how the posters looked – the style and the fonts made them really interesting.  In the end, I felt pretty happy with how they turned out. I decided to go with blue and pink as I felt those two colours go well together. For my next poster, I want to add more meaning and a stronger idea behind it, so it's not just visually appealing but also has a clear purpose.

This week we were introduced to the basic concepts and principles of 3D Design. We were given a task to think about ways we could manipulate 3D design and apply visual language elements and principles to manifest our ideas. Our assignment required us to design a structure for the terrace area of the Brunswick centre. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able attend the offsite visit to the Brunswick centre and had to rely on online sources. In class, we were required to translate our design into 3D models. I found this task quite a challenge as I had no prior experience in 3D design and seldom ideas came to my head. To get some ideas going, I decided to cut a shape from some cardboard. I ended up creating a star. My idea with the star was to create a nice design for the terrace area to make it pleasing to passer-byers.  Unfortunately me not being able to attend the offsite visit left me feeling very stuck during the task as observational sketches would have been beneficial during the process....

  During this week, we embarked on a creative journey that involved exploring diverse pieces of art from various artists, with the task of selecting one for in-depth research.   I decided to pick Alexander Calder's 3D wire drawings from the 1930s. The moment I laid eyes on Calder's 3D wire drawings, I knew I had uncovered a great piece of inspiration. I took a diligent analysis of his work, captivated by the lines, shapes, and the sense of rhythm and movement within these complex creations. I perceived this as a unique opportunity to draw from the creativity of Calder and include his essence into my own artistic expressions. Inspired and motivated, I started creating my own drawings, a bunch of faces with a variety of human emotions. Using chalk, I began sketching faces, each radiating a different emotion, an exploration of the vast spectrum of human feelings. The process was both exciting and therapeutic, allowing me to translate raw emotion into visual art. As the week progr...

In our first week we started on Unit 1 which was surrounding the theme Error. We were given a task to go outside and observe our environment and search for “errors”. We had to either take photographs or draw sketches and I decided to do both. I found a variety of errors in my environment such as graffiti in places where they were asked not to, litter on the floor right next to bins etc. I found this task to be very intriguing as Error is such an abstract theme.   This task opened up my eyes to how many errors we come across everyday and never notice them and perceive them to be the norm.   My visit to the Wallace Collection From the moment I entered the Wallace Collection, I was captivated by the graceful lines and expressive forms of the sculptures and paintings on display. Each piece was a testament to the artist's skill in manipulating line, form, and shape to convey their creative vision. Every piece in the Wallace Collection demonstrated a profound sense of proportion and...