Exploration and Discovery A2 Examination Graphics
Task For this introductory part of this exam topic, we had to look
at what we could discover, and explore and brainstorm our idea’s. So that the topics we used where based on our brainstorms. We then had to choose then 6 topics we where interested in and find ask questions about these topics to get us exploring, in ways which we would not initially think of using this theme. With our discoveries we then had to created visual Reponses, to do with our research and our themes, to start our projects in reference to the exam topic of Exploration and Discovery. Definitions Discovery – The act or an instance of discovering or that in which Something is discovered. Exploration - The act or an instance of exploring: Arctic exploration; exploration of new theories.
Brainstorm ď‚— What Can We Discover and Explore? Children/Autism/Different Exploring/Different ages /Disabilities/Surroundings/Learning / Education/ Subjects/ music/ mysteries/ soloutions/language/culture/identity/who you are/ colours/cities/countries/personalities/character traits...... And so much more!!!
My Topics
Forests/Global Warming Music Language/Culture/Identity Media/Techniques Textures Religion Random Choose (Dictionary Idea – flick through and point to a word, find the definition)
London (City Life)
Religion/Culture/Language/Identity
How many religions are there throughout the world? It is impossible to accurately predict the number of religions individuals obtain. There are many small, isolated religions in certain parts of the world. Groups living in areas that hinder communication and interaction often tend to be small..thus preventing diffusion from occurring. Where does Religion come from/What is the history of religion? The first forms of religion probably developed from hunter gather societies as a way of explaining the natural forces of the world and providing meaning to feelings about the world. (Ancient Greece) Where Did We all come from? Some would believe such as Thomas Aquinas theory of the natural world, and from observation concluded, that all things fit together to form a specific function and purpose and their something must have created the world and therefore that being must be God. Empirical evidence suggests other ways that their was an atom explosion(Big Bang Theory) What is in story for Religion/Religious movements in the future? What Religious movements impact on today's society? The movements of secularism, lead society of today to be secular. Over the years the meaning of the word Secularism has become confused and misunderstood. As well as changing its meaning, and being open to interpretation in different ways, the word has also been misrepresented by some religious interests who fear the influence of secularism on privileges that they have enjoyed for centuries and taken for granted. The following definition, by Muriel Fraser, some websites, is nearest to the understanding that the NSS has of secularism. There is a thorough and wide-ranging examination of what secularism means in different parts of the world and how it is put into practice by some states called Secularism and Secularity – Contemporary International Perspectives, published here by the Institute for the Study of Secularism in Society and Culture.
Forests/Outside/Globalisation Typing in ‘discovering the forest’
I discovered this book In this picture book set in Maine, a woman recalls the time spent with her grandfather as a girl, when she learned about nature and the proper stewardship of the land. The story moves from one remembered encounter with the natural world to another, with the grandfather serving as the guide. Matching the quiet simplicity of the words are McCall's oil paint illustrations. Painted with a soft, impressionistic quality, they evoke not only the changing light and moods of the woods, but also the feel of distant and cherished memories. Particularly striking is a deceptively simple picture of two birch trees at twilight. At the end of the book, the girl learns how proper care of the land can lead to the regeneration of the forest, even after logging. A striking and effective natural history. As well as many over books, which lead me to think about story telling and book cover ideas‘, and different way of painting.
http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Ser vices/Environment_and_planning/Parks_and_open_spa ces/Epping_Forest/Learning+in+Epping+Forest.htm Above link -Visiting Forests/Familar/Unfamilar
surrooundings – Discovering exploring new places
Exploration Of Forests Amongst these ten things you should know about I discovered whilst exploring Forests, I decided to look closely at the 2 which are most interesting to me. These 3 things where origin because I am interested in where things come from, environmental protection. When looking at Origin I came across this website where I discovered numerous facts about packing, product and sustainability. http://www.sustainableforestprods.org/node/6 I also found out that by discovering information about forests that I can link into the topic, of culture because different origins of forest represent different cultures. For example he forest of Fontainebleau, outside of Paris, has held a special place in French culture and history for centuries.
10 Things You Should Know 10 Elements of Sustainable Forest Purchases What are the key issues around sustainable procurement of wood and paper-based products? The Procurement Guide provides a comprehensive overview, and a directory of resources for managers to develop their own purchasing policies. Origin: Where do the products come from? Information accuracy: Is information about the products credible? Legality: Have the products been legally produced? Sustainability: Have forests been sustainably managed? Special places: Have special places, including sensitive ecosystems, been protected? Climate change: Have climate issues been addressed? Environmental protection: Have appropriate environmental controls been applied? Recycled fiber: Has recycled fiber been used appropriately? Other resources: Have other resources been used appropriately? Local communities and indigenous peoples: Have the needs of local communities or indigenous peoples been addressed?
London City Life/Country Side ( Contrast of Living)
On average how many tourists are attracted to London a year? Is London the most diverse city in the world? Is London more ethnically diverse now then in 2008? What is the different in how society behave in London in day life and night life?
There are many things to discover in London, but yet again whilst researching for the answers of these questions I came across this website http://www.discover.org.uk/ I found it interested because it was set for a specific audience, and this idea of what things you discover when your older, to what you discover as your growing up, interested me and it was something I thought about when brainstorming my ideas of exploration and discovery. I could look further into this concept, and created different outcomes, to suit different purposes about discovery, and how you can discover different things. www.city-discovery.com/london_tours/ In London you can discover two different views of life, you can look into tourism/tourist attractions, why people visit London. London’s tourist attractions brings about tourist of all different cultural backgrounds, and different people and in 2005 London was recognised as the most diverse city in the world and here is the website in which I discovered this information. http://londonist.com/2005/01/most_diverse_ci.php As well as claims of places such as Toronto and New York claiming being the most diverse of 2011,
Music http://www.explorationofmusic.blogspot.com/ Although music, is broad topic, and there optional routes and ideas i could go into which inspires me, I know I am defiantly not going to explore music any further then I have here, I found out about Nashville and the music city, and how it began and how it developed. But I feel that is as far as I want to take this topic as in my coursework I decided to explore this area, and I do not want to repeat anything I have already done, So I have decided to incorporate this topic only in this as it is a huge interest. As this is one of my topics however as I have primary imagery for this I will explore an idea, I had whilst writing this in my visual response post.
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When looking at discovering music‌ explore with instruments‌
Benefits of Music and Movement Provides a means of communication and expression Serves as an emotional release Heightens aesthetic awareness and sensitivity Develops and promotes creative thinking Develops an appreciation for individuality Serves as a balance in classroom activities Assists in the development of physical coordination and body awareness Strengthens self-concept and self confidence Increases self understanding Enhances the ability to differentiate sounds Helps develop fine motor skills Provides opportunities for problem- solving and decision making Provides insight and assists the adult in understanding the child Develops self-relaxation and regulation skills Illustrates cause and effect Stimulates the part of the brain that learns Develops math concepts and skills
Universality Definitions of universality In philosophy, universalism is a doctrine or school claiming universal facts can be discovered and is therefore understood as being in opposition to relativism. In certain religions, Universality is the quality ascribed to an entity whose existence is consistent throughout the universe. Universal behavior, when used to describe the behavior of a dynamic system, refers to behavior that is independent of the details of the system's dynamics. It is a term borrowed from thermodynamics. Universality is the Energy of conscious connectedness, of Brotherhood. It infers genuine and loving involvement with others, interdependence, integration, synthesis, inclusiveness, and impartiality. The quality of being universal; existing everywhere The idea of looking further into Universality was because after doing my brainstorm I discovered that I can explore and discover almost, possibly everything that exists out there in the universe. In by discovering this another topic I looked at was Autism as it was a topic that has interested me. Especially since my mum started working with a young boy who is on the autistic spectrum, Autism alone can link to the above, possibly to universal Behavior. AUTISM A developmental disability that can cause problems with communication, social interaction and routine/repetitive behaviors. Although not diagnosed at birth, autism probably has origins in prenatal development and therefore is a type of birth defect. If I decided to explore into this further I could possibly l0ok at how you deal with autistic behavior, and what is being done to help children with autism. Creating possibly posters of awareness for different disabilities. And look at the other universal ideas. And explore over organizations and things which can lead to designing outcomes and discovering and exploration as a young child. Through to a teenager, and adulthood like a series or collection of outcomes, which could show different stages of exploration and discovery through out life.
http://www.exploringautism.org/
Exploration of Materials/Techniques
Exploring Galleries/Museums For this particular theme, of my project I am going to explore galleries in which I have not yet explored. I decided to look at going to the Victorian and Albert gallery and also the white chapel gallery, as these where the two that most came to my interest because in order in move on in my depth of research, after this task I need to start gathering together my primary imagery, and my artist research. I feel going and exploring and discovering other artists work is an inspiring way as a graphic designer to gain ideas and knowledge of techniques and materials I could use in my design work.
http://www.whitechapelgallery.org/
http://www.vam.ac.uk/
What materials can we explore and
discover and What techniques could I explore and discover? Paint/Acrylic/Watercolour/Oil paints/ Charcoal/Spray-Paint/ Paper craft/ Stencil/Lino/Mono
Printing/ Within looking at potential, exploration and discovery, I decided to look at Galleries and Museums, and in doing this I discovered that within galleries and museums I could explore how other artists, use exploration and discovery within their work and within techniques of their work.