Here are the pictures of each side of the box that we made for our final project.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Final Project Rationale
Group Rationale:
For our final project in Visual Communication, we chose to represent our design on a cardboard box. We knew from the beginning that we wanted to depict what we had learned on a 3-dimensional object, because we felt it would be the best way to show the various aspects of what we needed to include. We also knew that the object needed to be large enough to accommodate all of the appropriate information.
We chose a medium-sized box because a) it is large enough to fit the needed visualizations and b) because it had the proper amount of sides (we had chosen to break up the course into four separate sections--maps, terms and definitions, key terms, and charts/graphs; thus, the box's 6 sides were more than enough for us to display our topics). Though we knew we would later cover the box in various types of graphics, we realized that to leave the box in stock shape would not be very visually stimulating. As such, we spray-painted it with a base coat of green, adding yellow, red, and blue accents.
We then split up the assignment into four parts, since there were four of us, and each took the topic with which we felt the most comfortable. From here, it was easy to create visualizations using text and pictures, and organizing them into a visually appealing package. Each side is also somewhat different, reflecting our own unique styles and providing some visual interest. Though we initially began the project individually, we were able to successfully come together in the end and create a unified product. Our "aha" moment probably occurred when we tried to lay out our respective visuals; some of them didn't fit, and we had to collaborate and re-print or re-draw some of the subjects for them to work together more cohesively.
Individual Rationale:
For the final project, since we split up the 4 sections we chose between the 4 members, I was in charge of the maps. I didn't have any problems with choosing what maps to include because we only had so many, but I did decide to go into more detail about some of the maps we didn't discuss as much. We talked a lot about mind, concept, and affinity maps, so I was sure to include enough information on them. However, in my notes I also found geographic, topographic, and process maps. I did a little more investigating on those topics and decided to include them as well. I guess that would be my "ah-hah!" moment, because it was when I figured out what else to use to fill the blank space on our box. I was most intrigued by the process maps, because of the way it's used with many businesses. This is probably due to the fact that I'm a business major, but none-the-less it was something new to me.
As far as the group work goes, I didn't feel that we ran into any speed bumps at all. We were able to communicate effectively, which allowed us to split up the work and collaborate when necessary. I feel that we were successful in showing the material that was stressed the most in class, and I was actually pretty impressed at how aesthetic the project came out too. Overall, the project went very smoothly.
For our final project in Visual Communication, we chose to represent our design on a cardboard box. We knew from the beginning that we wanted to depict what we had learned on a 3-dimensional object, because we felt it would be the best way to show the various aspects of what we needed to include. We also knew that the object needed to be large enough to accommodate all of the appropriate information.
We chose a medium-sized box because a) it is large enough to fit the needed visualizations and b) because it had the proper amount of sides (we had chosen to break up the course into four separate sections--maps, terms and definitions, key terms, and charts/graphs; thus, the box's 6 sides were more than enough for us to display our topics). Though we knew we would later cover the box in various types of graphics, we realized that to leave the box in stock shape would not be very visually stimulating. As such, we spray-painted it with a base coat of green, adding yellow, red, and blue accents.
We then split up the assignment into four parts, since there were four of us, and each took the topic with which we felt the most comfortable. From here, it was easy to create visualizations using text and pictures, and organizing them into a visually appealing package. Each side is also somewhat different, reflecting our own unique styles and providing some visual interest. Though we initially began the project individually, we were able to successfully come together in the end and create a unified product. Our "aha" moment probably occurred when we tried to lay out our respective visuals; some of them didn't fit, and we had to collaborate and re-print or re-draw some of the subjects for them to work together more cohesively.
Individual Rationale:
For the final project, since we split up the 4 sections we chose between the 4 members, I was in charge of the maps. I didn't have any problems with choosing what maps to include because we only had so many, but I did decide to go into more detail about some of the maps we didn't discuss as much. We talked a lot about mind, concept, and affinity maps, so I was sure to include enough information on them. However, in my notes I also found geographic, topographic, and process maps. I did a little more investigating on those topics and decided to include them as well. I guess that would be my "ah-hah!" moment, because it was when I figured out what else to use to fill the blank space on our box. I was most intrigued by the process maps, because of the way it's used with many businesses. This is probably due to the fact that I'm a business major, but none-the-less it was something new to me.
As far as the group work goes, I didn't feel that we ran into any speed bumps at all. We were able to communicate effectively, which allowed us to split up the work and collaborate when necessary. I feel that we were successful in showing the material that was stressed the most in class, and I was actually pretty impressed at how aesthetic the project came out too. Overall, the project went very smoothly.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Storyboards
For the first storyboard, i chose the picture with the kids playing soccer because I am big sports fan, so that one caught my attention right away. I realize that they were trying to block a free kick, and not actually trying to prevent themselves from peeing their pants, but I decided to have a little fun and try to make this one funny. I chose to put the picture third mostly just because it fir there the best for the story I was trying to tell.These transitions would be "scene-to-scene" since its a sequence of events that happen in order leading up to the ending.
For the 2nd storyboard I chose to stick with the photo of kids playing soccer, but added in the man praying and made this story a little more serious. I put the soccer photo first, because in my story, that's where it begins for the kid who dreams of being a soccer star. I show a picture of a professional player shooting a free kick to display what he dreams of doing. The picture of the man praying is his father, which also takes place early in the story. To give a happy ending, I decided to have "main character" score a goal in the same manner in which he was practicing at a young age. My real "ah-hah!" moment was when i realized how simple it would be to use my favorite of the 4 pictures (soccer) and to use the man praying, hoping for something to happen (which turned out to be his son.)
I think these scenes would be a "moment-to-moment" transition because of what it shows in between the action aspects of the story. The action parts are him practicing as a kid, and scoring as an adult, while the moments include his father praying and him envisioning himself as a pro. The action could be displayed in 2 pictures, but all 4 play an equally important part in the story.
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