peer responses

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2. When looking at Project #1: (Elements and Principles), did you agree with the element or principle the artist listed with the images? Did you see other elements and principles in the images?

• For both blogs I agreed with both of the pictures listed along with their element. There was one picture in blog 1 < value> I would have placed that as shape or color or variety for that matter. It could have been either. But I understand why they chose value. I especially loved the underwater pictures from Kimberly's blog, I would have placed those as value.

3. When looking at Project #2: Where there any images in the Peer Blogs the same as your own? If yes, what were they? Where the reasons the image was selected the same or different as your own?

• Unfortunately I was unable to do this project < personal reasons> If I did that they both have used a piece of artwork by Andy Warhol. He is my favorite artist and I would have most definitely chose his artwork. The reasons were similar to mine in addition to my favoritism. 

4. Where there any images that your Peers selected that pique your interest now? If yes, what are they and what is your connection with them? What would you want to know about them?

• For project one yes. The underwater pictures all pique my interest. Also the picture of the waterfall. I am in love with water overall so they are my favorites of all. 

5. What do you think about  the process of reading your peers reflection? Do you find this to be a valuable in your learning?

• It is valuable. It gives us a chance to see how others think. It also gives us a chance to to compare our artwork/projects etc. I think it should be done more in the future. Also it may motivate more students to work harder if they knew their peers would be reviewing it on a weekly basis.

6. Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful?

• I only did one project and I didn't receive any comments.

New Logo ...For myself

Creating this logo was fun. It made me really think about what I would want representing me, or at least that would make me think of me. It was a shock that we were being asked to create one for ourselves. I generally thought we would be creating one for a company or something but its better that it's for ourselves, I think more thought goes into it.

I had an idea of what I wanted for the logo I just didnt know how I would incorporate each idea into this one symbol. I tried a few ideas and brainstormed but it didnt work much. I liked the actual symbol but it wasn't quite right. Then I eliminated the outer circle and that worked out quite well because this is supposed to represent me and I don't really like being held in or surrounded. so I took out the outer circle and instantly I was satisfied.

This would be my symbol without the outer circle and the second part that completes it. The first symbol represents balance and its also sort of a peace sign for me. I got this idea from a gift that I received when I went to France so it actually means a lot to me and I'm very glad I could use it as part of my logo. The second symbol is the Japanese character for water.  I am a swimmer, and the water is where I find my tranquility. My absolute favorite place to be is under water, friends and family are convinced I'm a mermaid >.< The owrds under it "Respira Profundo" means breathe deeply in spanish. I am not spanish but I take a very high interest in the language and culture. I chose breathe deeply because I tend to overreact lol or even breathe for that matter. All of these things characterize me and Im glad I was able to incorporate them all into one thing that suits me. In a way I discovered myself, or how to describe myself without using words..

From watching the powerpoint, videos, etc I learned that creating logos are not as easy as it appears to be. Nor is creating a new design for a company. It definitely takes a lot of effort, but in the end it's all worth it because this will be what the company/ organization will be recognized by. Its not something you can just throw together nor is it something that can be easily changed. I found the logo video a bit boring but very informative, it actually guided me with mine. The video about redesigning the bottle was very intriguing and I was actually happy that the people came up with a solution for the extra drizzle and the consumers were satisfied in the end.

Project #1

Elements & principles slideshow

This project intrigued me quite a lot. For one I didn't think it would be a challenge and for the most part it wasn't. Everyday people take pictures just to capture the moment. This project was a great chance for me to use the pictures I take. Although I am not a professional photographer I do love taking pictures and pictures taken of me. Finding a picture to relate to each Element and Principal was both fun and challenging. I value the pictures a bit more. Choosing pictures for element or principle was also a bit tricky because for some pictures multiple elements/Principles could be applied. I had to choose which e/p stood out more. It was really fun and I wouldn't mind doing it again.

Color

•  Color is created by the reflection off of light. Colors are able to have different affects on people as well as symbolize things. For example for many people, Green represents jealousy, red can increase appetites, blue can either be calm or sad and so on.
• I would say the most fascinating part of colors is they play a major part in our life and we don't realize it. Colors are able to change our emotion as well as our view on something. For example many people cant eat certain foods that are irregularly colored. Such as green pancakes or the famous green eggs and ham.
• In regards to the color and its effect on emotions, the color video didn't make an impact on me. I liked that she went to Venice to get the lighting and scenery right for her portrait. It showed how serious she was. I also liked how she used different strokes to put extra emphasis on the boat. I did particularly like the showing of how paints are created. 

• In the feelings video, the Mona Lisa part made the biggest impact on me in regards to color and its effects on our emotions. Honestly it's slightly weird where the video was taken place (during the Mona Lisa scene) I was standing in that exact spot two years ago saying "I don't understand this, there is nothing special about the Mona Lisa..it's just another picture" The way he described the picture made me understand it a bit more, I wish I would have known the meaning/ feeling behind it when I went perhaps I would have appreciated it more >.<  I like it more and I do see that she is simply human but the fact that she was/appeared pure it gave her a godly appearance.

New Experiences

1. How was the process of creating the GMail account and setting up the Blog?

•     It was pretty easy except I forgot it was supposed to have the same username as our buff state email >.<  so I had to do it allover again.

2. What do you expect to learn in this course?

•  Im not exactly sure what I expect to learn but Im eager for the new experience.

3. How do you feel about taking an online course?

•  I actually like it a lot better. I'm able to work on my own time and at my own speed.  I also dont have to wake up early which is GREAT.