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Visual Communication Semester One FYP Review

“She who lost her heart” Sim Ping Ting U1230785J 6 November 2015

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TOPIC / CONTEXT

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Motivation PART 1: Topic / Context PART 2: Possible Approaches PART 3: Case Study PART 4: Methodologies

For the past couple of years, keeping my emotions under control was a big problem in my life.

Prone to overthinking and allowing my thoughts to dominate me has significantly affected the relationship with my loved ones. Happiness became a struggle.

The genesis of this project is motivated by this personal obstacle, which I am determined to overcome - the constant immersion in negativity due to the volatility of my emotions. This year-long project will explore the idea of celebrating life, at the same time, be a journey of self-improvement on a personal aspect.

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how do i deal with feelings that i cannot express in words?

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Scans of pages from my 365 day journal in 2015.

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My Heart in a jar

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the unhappiness problem PART 1: Topic / Context PART 2: Possible Approaches PART 3: Case Study PART 4: Methodologies

According to a poll conducted by Gallup in 2012, Singapore emerges as one of the top ten least happy countries among 148 participating countries.

Clifton, J. (2012, December 19). Latin Americans Most

Positive in the World. Retrieved October 21, 2015.

The Happy Planet Index (HPI) in 2012 ranked Singapore 90th out of 151 countries.

Data extracted from Gallup.

Abdallah, S., Michaelson, J., Shah, S., Stoll, L., & Marks, N. (2012). The Happy Planet Index: 2012 Report. 3, 2-7, 25.

Retrieved October 21, 2015.

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Are singaporeans unhappy?

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Do you consider yourself as someone who gets sad/ upset/ unhappy easily?

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no 38%

Out of the 100 respondents of the survey, 60 are females while 40 are males.

female

62 people consider themselves as individuals who are easily unhappy or upset. Out of these 62 individuals, 43 (69.4%) of them are females.

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male

19 male

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happiness management How satisfied are you with regards to your happiness management?

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2 3 very very dissatisfied satisfied

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Of the 62 individuals who consider themselves to get upset easily, 40 are rather dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with their happiness management.

somewhat satisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

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so what can i do about it?

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aims PART 1: Topic / Context PART 2: Possible Approaches PART 3: Case Study PART 4: Methodologies

To overcome personal obstacle To connect with people Leverage on my strengths in illustration and image-making

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PART TWO:

possible approaches

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“If one wants to reach younger people at an earlier age to shape their minds in a critical way, you really need to know how ideas and emotions are expressed visually.�

Martin Scorsese (2006) 10 / 27

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creative language PART 1: Topic / Context PART 2: Possible Approaches PART 3: Case Study PART 4: Methodologies

Concepts of Happiness Visual Representation Communication

Metaphors, Allegories, Motifs

The Social Science Research Network reported that 65% of the people are visual learners.

In addition, women tend to be more visually oriented as compared to men.

Bradford, William C., Reaching the Visual Learner: Teaching Property Through Art (September 1, 2011).

The Law Teacher Vol. 11, 2004

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creative language PART 1: Topic / Context PART 2: Possible Approaches PART 3: Case Study PART 4: Methodologies

Possible Outcome #1.

Fukushima, 2014, Hiroshige Kagawa, watercolour on canvas

Mural / Large paintings Each painting conveys an important concept of happiness (Eg. mindfulness) The collection of paintings can possibly feature a recurring character for uniformity Use of traditional media - personal 12 / 27

Temple of Heaven, 1998, Gu Wen Da, installation

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creative language PART 1: Topic / Context PART 2: Possible Approaches PART 3: Case Study PART 4: Methodologies

Fukushima, 2014, Hiroshige Kagawa, watercolour on canvas

Mural / Large paintings Limitations May be too abstract if the paintings merely contained visual metaphors of happiness, resulting in ineffective communication with the audience Visuals alone may be insufficient to convey the concepts 13 / 27

Temple of Heaven, 1998, Gu Wen Da, installation

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creative language PART 1: Topic / Context PART 2: Possible Approaches PART 3: Case Study PART 4: Methodologies

Possible Outcome #2.

Visual Narrative Ease of understanding via the use of a fictional story Presence of a main character allows readers to identify with him/ her and walk him/ her through the journey to find happiness Possibility of text accompanying the story 14 / 27

Song of the Sea, 2014, animated film

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CASE STUDY

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HIERONYMOUS BOSCH PART 1: Topic / Context PART 2: Possible Approaches PART 3: Case Study PART 4: Methodologies

The Garden of Earthly Delights, 1500-05, Oil on Wood

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HIERONYMOUS BOSCH Symbolic Use of Colours Pink

Divinity, higher order

Blue

Earth and material manifestation of the universe

Orche

Awareness, consciousness, mind, intelligence

White

Lies, purity

Red

Temptation, lust

Van Laer, L. (2013). The Garden of Earthly Delights.

Retrieved October 5, 2015

Symbolic Use of Objects Thorns, spikes

Protection, defensive quality

Fruits

Temptation, lust

Pearls

Lies

Waxing moon Waning moon Water Butterflies Oversized items

Positive influences Negative influences Mind, influences Death, rebirth Imaginary, fictional

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PART FOUR:

methodologies

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prototype 1 Storyboard

Surreal, dark style

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More realistic, dramatic effect Elongated limbs for stylized look

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artist references PART 1: Topic / Context PART 2: Possible Approaches PART 3: Case Study PART 4: Methodologies

Untitled, 2015, Ly Yeow

Untitled, 2015, Heather Mahler

Catboy Series, 2013, Ly Yeow

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prototype 2 Storyboard

Whimsical cartoon style

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Simplified but exaggerated body parts

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visual metaphors We perceive ourselves as vulnerable beings that must be protected when ego is given importance.

Egocentricity makes us see the world through the distorting mirror of our illusions. We find ourselves in disharmony with the true nature of things, which inevitably leads to suffering.

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Ricard, M. (2007). The Veils of The Ego. In Happiness (p. 82-83). New York: Little, Brown and Company.

Main character extremely large compared to the houses around her Introductory scene of protagonist appearing sad and like a misfit.

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visual metaphors “Happiness is a certain way of seeing things.�

Lelord, F. (2010). Hector and the Search for Happiness (p. 127). New York City, New York: Penguin Publishing Group

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Covering her eyes in attempt to escape from the from the suffering Portrayed in a grotesque unsightly manner

The protagonist feels overwhelmed by all the sufferings around her.

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visual metaphors PART 1: Topic / Context PART 2: Possible Approaches PART 3: Case Study PART 4: Methodologies

“The erroneous belief in the absolute distinction of self thus acts as the basis for the derivative mental afflictions.�

Ekman, P., J. Davidson, R., Ricard, M., & Wallace, B. (2005). Buddhist and Psychological Perspectives on Emotions and Well-Being. 14(2).

Tiny creatures grow in her head

The mental afflictions increase over time.

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character spreadsheet PART 1: Topic / Context PART 2: Possible Approaches PART 3: Case Study PART 4: Methodologies

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Sample spread

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timeline Nov

Complete storyboard

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Draw and paint spreads Digital edit on Adobe Photoshop

Jan Feb

Draw and paint spreads Digital edit on Adobe Photoshop Work on narrative text - story/ poem

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Draw and paint spreads Digital edit on Adobe Photoshop Finalize narrative text - story/ poem

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Layout for publication with text and images Test print final publication Semester 2 review

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Work on FYP report FYP show 25 / 27

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bibliography Literature Reviews, Data References

Clifton, J. (2012, December 19). Latin Americans Most Positive in the World. Retrieved October 21, 2015.

Abdallah, S., Michaelson, J., Shah, S., Stoll, L., & Marks, N. (2012). The Happy Planet Index: 2012 Report. 3, 2-7, 25.

Retrieved October 21, 2015.

Bradford, William C., Reaching the Visual Learner: Teaching Property Through Art (September 1, 2011). The Law Teacher Vol. 11, 2004 Ricard, M. (2007). In Happiness A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill. New York: Little, Brown and Company.

Ekman, P., J. Davidson, R., Ricard, M., & Wallace, B. (2005).

Buddhist and Psychological Perspectives on Emotions and Well-Being. 14(2).

Van Laer, L. (2013). The Garden of Earthly Delights.

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bibliography Images Remembering Tohoku: Gigantic Watercolor Canvases by Hiroshige Kagawa. (2015, March 14). Retrieved from http:// www.spoon-tamago.com/2015/03/14/remembering-tohokugigantic-watercolor-canvases-by-hiroshige-kagawa/ United Nations- China Monument. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://teachartwiki.wikispaces.com/United Nations- China Monument, Temple of Heaven- Wenda Gu Muralt, J. (2011). Retrieved from http://jaredillustrations.ch/ baby-woodrose/ (2015). Retrieved from https://jawcooper.carbonmade.com/ projects/2120307

(2007). Retrieved from http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/ paintings/lucas-cranach-the-elder-cupid-complaining-to-venus (2015). Retrieved from https://instagram.com/ heathermahler88/ (2015). Retrieved from https://instagram.com/lyyeow/ (2013). Retrieved from http://www.helloiam.me/2620481-catboy (n.d.). Retrieved from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/ File:The_Garden_of_Earthly_Delights_by_Bosch_High_ Resolution_2.jpg

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