"Cuneiform and the Sumerians | 3,000 BC"

The Sumerians were one of the earliest types of this kind of civilization? What does that mean?

• They were the first to record events

Why is the region of Sumer considered the Cradle of Civilization?

• It is an extremely fertile area and sustained many civilizations

What could the Sumerians practice year round because of the regions climate?

• Agriculture
  

Why was Cuneiform created?

• Business Transactions

What medium was used to "write" Cuneiform? Explain the process of preparing and writing on this surface?

• Clay
• They take the wet clay and use a wedge shaped tool to "write" on the clay. After, they put it in the sun to harden

What did Cuneiform begin as a series of? 

• Pictographs

Post an example of evolved Cuneiform (wedge-shaped).
After it evolved over time, what shape did the characters of Cuneiform evolve into?

• wedge-shaped language

Post an example of Akkadian Cuneiform.
After the Akkadians conquered, what happened to the Sumerian culture and written language?

• The Akkadians adopted Sumerian culture and cuneiform

What is a pictograph?

• the use of simple pictures as a way of written communication or record

Why did the creation of Cuneiform allow the Sumerians to become a sophisticated culture?

• They were the first with a written language and business transaction records

Assignment #15

Song: Lighthouse by The Hush Sound
     This is a really interesting song that I think is both modern and reminiscent of another time, because it talks about a ghost haunting a lighthouse, which is the modern part, and sirens luring ships off course to their doom.

For the paper, I am thinking a beige paper with some watermarks, definitely a well-worn paper.

I am thinking using a lighthouse with my initial cap to tie in the lyrics. The border will have a 1900s sea/ship feel to it.

Visual Organization

Fonts

• no more than 2 fonts total in a composition
• make sure fonts complement each other
• use principle of contrast- subtle vs. decorative
• avoid uppercase-use sparsely 
• choose the right font-fits theme and tone of design
• do not overuse fancy or overcomplicated fonts
• www.typography.com/email/2010-03/index.htm great reference about pairing fonts

Visual Hierarchy

• will est. focal points based on their importance to the message that is being communicated
• est. an order of elements to help the viewer absorb the information conveyed by the design
• to est. this hierarchy
• what do I want my viewers to see first? Second? and so on

The Grid

• way of organizing content on a page, using any combo of margins, guide lines, rows and columns
• instituted by modernism
• can assist the audience by breaking info into manageable chunks and est. relationships between text and images and images
• grids vary for each assignment, piece, ect. which organizes the principles and elements

Careers

  Art Director:
     -Description: oversee and make all steps to deign process are carried out in final product
     -Salary: $25,000-$55,000
     -4 years in bachelors in fine arts, visual media, work experience- in digital media
Production Artist:
     -create labels for products, first step after college toward becoming graphic designer, to support designers
     -assist with audience appeal towards product
    -need certificate or associates degree
    -$50,000-$75,000 a year starting salary
Graphic Designer:
     -assembles a visual for client, make sure communication with audience is made
     -requirements: bachelors degree in art, background in foreign language
     -$26,000 or less for starting salary
Illustrator:
      -create drawings for printed materials, commercials, and digital media
     Requirements: degree in animation or art, social, art, or technical skills
     Salary: $30,000-$80,000
Web Design
     -able to use Adobe Illustrator, photoshop, dreamweaver
    -$45,000-$81,000
    -create websites for clients
Package Designer
     -design packages and containers for products
     -bachelors in industrial design or similar field
     -$33,000-$75,000
Comic Book Artist
     -don't need any degree, need artistic abilities-still-lifes, portraits, comic strips, action figures
     -$12,000-$50,000
     -draw and create comic books
Computer Animater
      -social skills, artistic skills
      -$32,000-$99,000
     -bachelors degree in animation, work experience in field
Publication Designer
     -design layout and content
     -bachelors degree in graphic design field, typography, layout design and Adobe art programs
    -$23,000-$85,000
Freelance Designer
     -Artist that works without being tied to one company
     -no degree needed, except high school diploma
     -$57,000, although most work per hour, $50,000-$60,000
Storyboard Artist
     -beginner job for graphic design
     -create sketches for movies commercials and shows
     -need bachelors degree, background of drawing and film
     -$25,000-$80,000
     -work in studios or office buildings
     -almost freelance
Creative Director
     -entry level position
     -next level from art director; manager of dept. , met with clients, critique, and administrative demands
     -need 7-10 years of experience
    - around $70,000-$150,000
AIGA
     -American Institue of Graphic Arts
     -rep designers, help student members internships and jobs, make publications that show members work
PIAG
    -Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia
SPD
     -for print and online professionals
     -helps with exposure of portfolios through their publications
     -Society of Publication Designers
Copywriter
     -work with art directors
     -$32,000-$70,000
     -need degree in liberal arts or media field
Portrait Photographer
     -photographs of individuals at a studio or on location
     -need basic knowledge of photography, but preferably degree in photography
    -$26,000-$63,000
Documentary Photography
     -take pictures of historical events
    -need bachelors degree
     -$28,000-$75,000
Advertising Photographer
     -around $47,000-$200,000
     -take pictures of promotional products/ product packaging
     -also known as a commercial photographer
     -prefer a degree but more about skills
Editorial Photographer
     -taking pictures for newspapers or magazines
     -$25,000-55,000
     -more about skills, no degree necessary
Fashion Photography
     -present fashion design to public/promote designs
     -need work with models, good artistic ability, knowledge of photo applications   
     -$50,000-$100,000
Photo Journalist
      -provide pictures for stories/articles
      -bachelors in photography and minor in journalism
      -$15,000-$50,000
PPA
    -help photographers advance their careers
    -to create a vibrant community and successful photographers through education for photographers
    -helps find jobs for photographers that would be unable to find without the membership
APA
      -American Photographic Artists
      -offers good benefits and promotes portfolio
Sports Photographer
     -follow live sports events, travel or work in studio
     -bachelors degree in photography, assist experienced photographers
    -$24000-unlimited depending on skills
NAPP
     -National Association of Photoshop Professionals
     -helps publish work and give discounts to students for certain brands and how-tos, great for new technology and students
NPPA
     -National Press Photographers Association
     -for photo journalists looking to enrich career, publish in news photographer magazine, support for muti-media and photographers


     




      

Assignment #14

Brainstorming: Art Director

-being able to juggle multiple tasks 

-typical artist beret 






-almost comical strong man 

Cave Paintings

  What are cave paintings?
     Beautiful detailed and colorful representations found on the inside of cave walls and ceilings.
Name common themes in cave paintings.
     Australia, Africa, Western Europe, and China
How were these paintings created (tools, pigments)?
     Water, plant juice, animal blood, soil, charcoal, hematite, sticks, small stones, leaves, and animal hair
What is the most famous cave painting site? When was it discovered and by whom?
     Lascaux is the most famous and four boys and their dog discovered the cave painting in 1940.
Why did this cave have to be closed? What was done to satisfy public curiosity?
     Carbon dioxide that people were exhaling were destroying the paintings, so they opened a replica for viewers.
In Altamira cave, why do most of the paintings have a red hue?
     Red clay was used to make the paints used.
Who discovered this site? How old are the paintings confirmed to be?
     Marceline Sanz De Sautuola and his daughter Maria discovered the site, which is 19000 years old.
What is the oldest known cave painting site? When was it discovered and by whom?
     The oldest known site is Chauvet-Point Arc, which was discovered in 1994 by Eliete Brunell Deschamps, Christian Hillaire, and Jean-Marie Chauvet.
What was different about the painting techniques at this site?
     The cave was almost 3-D , and contained no debris or muck.
What is "speleology"?
      the scientific study of caves and their features
What three reasons do archeologists and historians believe prehistoric man created cave paintings?
     1) to tell a story
     2) to teach hunting skills 
     3) for magical or religious reasons

The Creative Process

Why is the creative process a necessity?
     -consistency
     -time managing and preplanning for projects/assignments
     -improve design ability
Steps
     -Research
     -Brainstorm/inspiration
           -What message are you trying to convey?
           -Who is the audience?
           -What type of color/style is appropriate for the audience?
     -Sketch! go through many different ideas until you find the one best to work with
     -Execute!! you got this follow through and don't look back, unless it's a fiery train wreck
     -Critique and revise