I love this picture! remebers me of the "good times"
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Project - Graphic Design
I took my project class in the first 5 weeks, so by the end of the semester I wouldn't be full of work to do.........well, not this one! ....I was surprised about the "easiness" os the class.
All we had to do, was to take 10x10 illustration boards and then make different designs with four strips of black paper. The only rule is that whatever you do to one strip, you have to do the same thing to rest of them. So if I cut little poka dots in one, I'd have to do the same thing to the others.
At the beggining it was kind of confusing to understand what he wanted, because in my opinion, he is the type of teacher that knows a lot, but has trouble to pass it on. ... so when I finally understood what the project was about, It was easy to do it ....well, at least the first 7 or 8 were....but when your doing 21, the ideas begin to fade out.
So this was the only project we did there....21 panels with 4 strips glued in each one .... the only big challange was to glue the strips without making a mess with the Sobo Glue (that was required). The glue dries so fast, and if you missed 1/4 of an inch, he would know, because it would be enough to make a mess. (I found out that craft is one of the major things that they look at in your portfolio if you're trying to get into graphi design).
The class was very relaxing...almost like therapy... and the instructor (Matt Woolman) which is one of the big guys in graphic desing, was really nice and patient.
Even though it could be more demanding, I enjoyed being in that class.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Time Studio
Since last semester, time studio is one of my favorite classes...probably because of the variety of things that we do in there, and also because it's the class that I can express my self the best.
This semester we worked mostly on computer stuff, like iMovie, Flash, and this blog! I liked it because even before I knew I was going to learn it on time studio I wanted to take a class to learn more about computer programs, so this class really suited my needs and curiosity in this aspect.
We also did a photography project and a flip book, that was one of my favorite projects! It was really exausting, because it's not easy to draw pretty much the same image 50 times, but I think it was a very fun project, because you play with it and specially because we got to see everyone's flip books afterwards.
It's really interesting to see how the teacher can set the mood in a class. Last semester time studio was the most intense class that I had, but this semester is totally different! ...Rosemary makes the class a lot more relaxed, without dropping the quality of the course. Although the projects were very challenging , I have to say that the critiques this time were a little less serious. (or maybe it's just that the people in this class are really nice, what makes critiques much easier to face!) ......and that's a good thing!...it's sure a lot better than leaving the class wanting to cry, or killing your classmate...
Overall, I can say that I've learned a lot in this class!
This class was very friendly, I met really nice people there and I really learned a lot!
This semester we worked mostly on computer stuff, like iMovie, Flash, and this blog! I liked it because even before I knew I was going to learn it on time studio I wanted to take a class to learn more about computer programs, so this class really suited my needs and curiosity in this aspect.
We also did a photography project and a flip book, that was one of my favorite projects! It was really exausting, because it's not easy to draw pretty much the same image 50 times, but I think it was a very fun project, because you play with it and specially because we got to see everyone's flip books afterwards.
It's really interesting to see how the teacher can set the mood in a class. Last semester time studio was the most intense class that I had, but this semester is totally different! ...Rosemary makes the class a lot more relaxed, without dropping the quality of the course. Although the projects were very challenging , I have to say that the critiques this time were a little less serious. (or maybe it's just that the people in this class are really nice, what makes critiques much easier to face!) ......and that's a good thing!...it's sure a lot better than leaving the class wanting to cry, or killing your classmate...
Overall, I can say that I've learned a lot in this class!
This class was very friendly, I met really nice people there and I really learned a lot!
GGGRRRRR
I'm mad because I can't post pictures in here....because I CAN'T FIND THEM!
....I wish HE cleaned the apartment the same way he cleans the computer! ....
....I wish HE cleaned the apartment the same way he cleans the computer! ....
History of Visual Communications
The reason I don't consider this class "perfect" is because they don't sell popcorn in the Temple building!
This class is pretty much like an art hitory class, with the difference that we just learn about graphic design and illustration.
I know, you're probably asking yourself: "why is she taking this class if she's not in the major yet?" ...
*Explanning the story*: I'm an international student (oooh really?) and international students must keep a full time schedule (12 credits every semester) ... I was done with my general education classes and all the art foundation classes that I needed added to only 9 credits, so I bagged for them to let me take this class so I wouldn't just register for a random class that wouldn't be useful to me.
So...don't you agree with me? this classes are so cozy, the seats are confortable, and the lights are just perfect to turn you to "sleep mode". (and just between us, ...you can get internet connection in there!)
The only bad thing about this class are the tests! specially if you don't have an A after the 3rd test, you will have to do the final test, which is cummulative...and that means you have to memorize more than 150 slides and information about 150 artists. (yes, I'll be there for the final! ) :(
.... I better stop writting here, or Anna will say that it's too long! ... lol..
This class is pretty much like an art hitory class, with the difference that we just learn about graphic design and illustration.
I know, you're probably asking yourself: "why is she taking this class if she's not in the major yet?" ...
*Explanning the story*: I'm an international student (oooh really?) and international students must keep a full time schedule (12 credits every semester) ... I was done with my general education classes and all the art foundation classes that I needed added to only 9 credits, so I bagged for them to let me take this class so I wouldn't just register for a random class that wouldn't be useful to me.
So...don't you agree with me? this classes are so cozy, the seats are confortable, and the lights are just perfect to turn you to "sleep mode". (and just between us, ...you can get internet connection in there!)
The only bad thing about this class are the tests! specially if you don't have an A after the 3rd test, you will have to do the final test, which is cummulative...and that means you have to memorize more than 150 slides and information about 150 artists. (yes, I'll be there for the final! ) :(
.... I better stop writting here, or Anna will say that it's too long! ... lol..
Drawing Studio
Intense!!!
That's the best way to describe this class. And you know what? after 10 weeks of drawing class with Albert Ephsteyn (yes, the Russian!) I thought I would never fear a drawing class again...but that was a different kind of "intense"...because in Albert's class, It doesn't matter if you're good or bad, experienced in drawing or totally raw in the subject, because when you step in his class, it's like everyone is starting from point zero. There is no pressure about "am I doing better or worse compared to the student next to me" because even though sometimes (or a lot of times) I felt really small in that classroom, it was ok, because everyone was in the same boat.
Anthony Meloro's class is very different because he makes it really clear about who he considers a good drawing student and who sucks. Unfortunatelly, I sucked.
My first impression of him : Jerk!!!
My second impression of him: Asshole!
My tuesdays and thursdays became nightmares to me....I was scared to go to class, because I knew that no matter how hard I tried, it wouldn't be enough. Untill the middle of the semester, the most gentle comment from him about my work was: "Oh my God! I will finally get to sleep tonight, because you finally did something decent!" ... hahah.. my head was like: "Yaaaaaayyy!!! ....jerk.........Whooohooo! I made it! ...GGGRRR jerk!"
But it was only after the midterm that I started to know the real Anthony, and I realized that that was just his method to push me to a higher level, and I have to admit this; I had bad drawings! I really did..(I wouldn't say they completely suck...come on! I still have a self-steem!)
but now I realize that if he didn't do that to me, I wouldn't try harder and I wouldn't make any progress. Today I can say that I can draw in perpective, people, and still lives way much better than before (but still, I'm not a drawing person, so don't expect great charcoal, or ink pieces from me).
I am really thankfull for his moments of arrogance. It really made me grow up.
Today, it's like he's a completely different person to me...I really admire him and he has a very interesting conversation! ....I even find him funny sometimes! ..... (just kidding! .............I'm talking about the "sometimes" part).
That's the best way to describe this class. And you know what? after 10 weeks of drawing class with Albert Ephsteyn (yes, the Russian!) I thought I would never fear a drawing class again...but that was a different kind of "intense"...because in Albert's class, It doesn't matter if you're good or bad, experienced in drawing or totally raw in the subject, because when you step in his class, it's like everyone is starting from point zero. There is no pressure about "am I doing better or worse compared to the student next to me" because even though sometimes (or a lot of times) I felt really small in that classroom, it was ok, because everyone was in the same boat.
Anthony Meloro's class is very different because he makes it really clear about who he considers a good drawing student and who sucks. Unfortunatelly, I sucked.
My first impression of him : Jerk!!!
My second impression of him: Asshole!
My tuesdays and thursdays became nightmares to me....I was scared to go to class, because I knew that no matter how hard I tried, it wouldn't be enough. Untill the middle of the semester, the most gentle comment from him about my work was: "Oh my God! I will finally get to sleep tonight, because you finally did something decent!" ... hahah.. my head was like: "Yaaaaaayyy!!! ....jerk.........Whooohooo! I made it! ...GGGRRR jerk!"
But it was only after the midterm that I started to know the real Anthony, and I realized that that was just his method to push me to a higher level, and I have to admit this; I had bad drawings! I really did..(I wouldn't say they completely suck...come on! I still have a self-steem!)
but now I realize that if he didn't do that to me, I wouldn't try harder and I wouldn't make any progress. Today I can say that I can draw in perpective, people, and still lives way much better than before (but still, I'm not a drawing person, so don't expect great charcoal, or ink pieces from me).
I am really thankfull for his moments of arrogance. It really made me grow up.
Today, it's like he's a completely different person to me...I really admire him and he has a very interesting conversation! ....I even find him funny sometimes! ..... (just kidding! .............I'm talking about the "sometimes" part).
Friday, December 7, 2007
Surface Research
When I registered for this class, I had no idea what it was about..."Surface Research" .... well, then I realized it was just a fancy name for 2D studies.
Anyways, my professor for this class was Robert Meganck. When I saw him in our first day of class, I had a feeling that that he was a nice guy.....(probably because he looks like santa claus). And I was right; He really is a nice person.
He's been teaching here at VCU for about 30 years, so yep! he is the best person to ask for advises (better than the "real" advisors, and no appointments required!)
In this class we did stuff like:
Creating images out of geometric forms (triangles, squares, rectangles..) that would show Stability, chaos, simetry, assymetry, opaque, transparent, sharp, blunt, and so on... I found this assignment quite interesting, just to see how much meaning some simple geometric forms may have when you know how to arrange them.
We also studied color, shadows, depth, we actually did a halloween project with that vegetable that it's almost a pumpkin (I really don't know how to spell the actual name of it)
and the project I liked the most is the one that each student had to create a panel about one of the six themes: communication, transportation, recreation, maintenance, shelter and container. - And then the next student had to continue the serie with another panel , then the third student continues with a third panel, and so on..
I know that I've learned a lot in this class, although sometimes I felt like the class was too long (3 hours) and a lot of this time was just unnecessary... but overall , I liked the experience!
Anyways, my professor for this class was Robert Meganck. When I saw him in our first day of class, I had a feeling that that he was a nice guy.....(probably because he looks like santa claus). And I was right; He really is a nice person.
He's been teaching here at VCU for about 30 years, so yep! he is the best person to ask for advises (better than the "real" advisors, and no appointments required!)
In this class we did stuff like:
Creating images out of geometric forms (triangles, squares, rectangles..) that would show Stability, chaos, simetry, assymetry, opaque, transparent, sharp, blunt, and so on... I found this assignment quite interesting, just to see how much meaning some simple geometric forms may have when you know how to arrange them.
We also studied color, shadows, depth, we actually did a halloween project with that vegetable that it's almost a pumpkin (I really don't know how to spell the actual name of it)
and the project I liked the most is the one that each student had to create a panel about one of the six themes: communication, transportation, recreation, maintenance, shelter and container. - And then the next student had to continue the serie with another panel , then the third student continues with a third panel, and so on..
I know that I've learned a lot in this class, although sometimes I felt like the class was too long (3 hours) and a lot of this time was just unnecessary... but overall , I liked the experience!
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