GETTING STARTED
Overview:
The Visual Study is an investigation into a chosen area of Design. It must include both analytical and practical responses. Specific Details: Word Count: - 2000 words over 20 pages Introduction: 250 words Conclusion: 200 words This leaves you with approximately 70 words per page for the remaining 18 pages, so clarity and brevity is essential. It is essential you understand and use Visual Arts Terminology: http://s2d2016.weebly.com/visual-literacy2.html Combating the word count: Annotations: When commenting on artwork use arrows and circles with single statements. DO NOT WRITE: “What I like/dislike about this is…” Use Icons:
Develop a series of icons that communicate common ideas without words. Tables: Tables may be used as evidence to support you’re topic, and are NOT included in your word count. It is important that tables are used purposefully (i.e. with good reason) and referenced correctly. Referencing Guide: You must reference ALL images and quotes. I suggest you use the Reference function in Word, using this will make sure you’re referencing is consistent. It will also make writing your bibliography simply a matter of clicking a button. Quotes (in-text): Author (Date) Images (in-text): Title (Date) Icon (see above) Image Number You must email topic to Mr Rogers by C.O.B Friday November 27th. BONUS HOLIDAY CHALLENGE!! For everyday of these coming holidays I will do 1 sketch a day... anyone who can either beat me or at the very least... keep up with me will win a prize valued at $950!! |
December Homework:
1) Introduction for your Visual Study: Max. 250 words Statement of intent Provide a succinct and clear introduction. “I am undertaking an investigation into…” Contextual Statement A brief introduction of topic. “Visual depictions of a variety of archetypes have exisited since man decided to record their thoughts some 40,000 years ago.” Personal Response “I have chosen to examine this particular field because…” 2) Contents Page:
Basic structure: 1) Introduction with relevant examples 2) Historical context 3) Contemporary context 4) Case Study 1 5) Analysis 1 6) Visual Response 1 7) Case Study 2 8) Analysis 2 9) Visual Response 2 10) Case Study 3 11) Analysis 3 12) Visual Response 3 13) Case Study 4 14) Analysis 4 15) Visual Response 4 16) Case Study 5 17) Analysis 5 18) Visual Response 5 19) Conclusion 20) Bibliography 3) Bibliography:
This is the starting point for your bibliography and MUST be added to as the Visual Study evolves. Collect 10 relevant sources. Primary: One on one conversations (face to face or emails) with practitioners or an examination of designs/artwork in situ. Secondary: Books/Images/Articles/Magazines/Tutorials/Internet. PLEASE NOTE: You MUST use reputable sources. While you cannot use Wiki as a reputable source, at the bottom of some of these entries are often links to more reputable sources. Extracts from books/articles can also be found on either Google Books or Google Scholar as well of course in Libraries and the Design Room. Potential topics:
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