Monday, January 30, 2017
"'Alternative Facts': The Needless Lies of the Trump Administration" Response
'Alternative facts' is fairly reminiscent of the Newspeak language in Orwell's 1984. Newspeak was designed to diminish the range of thought. Trump's administration is trying, but failing, to lie about their actions in order to control the American people. Rather than gaining our trust, the Trump administration is turning the American people against them.
Trump supporters ignored Trump's lies during the election telling those opposed to Trump that any slander against Trump was false. Yet Trump's actions are causing Trump supporters to open their eyes. The 'opinions' of Millennials are now becoming truths that Trump supporters cannot ignore. Unlike 1984, Trump isn't able to censor all media and we are able to gain access to the truth (although it can be quite subjective).
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Quotidian Proposal
"Exquisite corpse is a method in which a series of images is collectively assembled. Each collaborator adds to the composition in sequence and is only allowed to see what the previous person had contributed in the end," (Wikipedia).
Jake Chapman, Dinos Chapman
Exquisite Corpse 2000
Etching on paper
For 16 weeks I plan to create multiple, unique exquisite corpse drawings in collaboration with two other Tyler Art students. The collaborations will begin simple and progress into semi-finished projects during the course of 16 weeks. Color may come into play, but drawings will be completed in pencil.
Monday, January 23, 2017
Thursday, January 19, 2017
"My So-Called Opinions" Response
Zachary Fine centers most to his article on the idea of "pluralism." Millennials have changed the term pluralism from simply acknowledging differences to the acceptation of all differences. This sets us millennials apart from older generation who, in general, are less accepting of cultural differences. Many millennials are still viewed as "children" by the older generations, and they use the term children in order to belittle the opinions of millennials who don't know enough about the world to have an opinion.
Millennials are on their way to being the most education generation. They also have access to way more information than older generations, yet the accuracy of information halts us millennials from making deep set opinions. We are hesitant to voice our opinion because of a mixture of the fear of being wrong and the fear of offending. Fine is completely correct by stating that "I don't know," allows us millennials to escape the prosecution of older generation who do not understand how the advancements of society have affected us.
Millennials are on their way to being the most education generation. They also have access to way more information than older generations, yet the accuracy of information halts us millennials from making deep set opinions. We are hesitant to voice our opinion because of a mixture of the fear of being wrong and the fear of offending. Fine is completely correct by stating that "I don't know," allows us millennials to escape the prosecution of older generation who do not understand how the advancements of society have affected us.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Digital Imaging Q&A
1. What is your previous computer experience?
Very basic computer experience in terms of Photoshop and Illustrator, but some experience with digital art.
2. What do you hope to get out of this class?
Gain a better understanding of the different programs.
3. What is the relationship between computers and visual studies?
Both can be used to convey meaning. VS applies to many different mediums and allows room for questioning the function and meaning of a piece.
4. What is your experience with Photoshop and Illustrator?
None.
5. Do you have a computer at home? If so does it have Photoshop and Illustrator?
I have a laptop but I don't have either programs.
6. Do you use a Mac or PC?
PC.
7. Who is your favorite artist?
Cliche, but I love Van Gogh.
8. Who is your favorite musician?
Tie between The Grateful Dead, Mumford and Sons, and Regina Spektor.
9. Tell me something interesting about yourself.
When I was younger, my father had a pet snake named Mickey. Mickey was a rescue and almost 20 years old. We let him roam around the house.
10. Write a 5 line story.
At three years old, my mother and I lived in an apartment on Chocolate Avenue. My mother worked at a 5 Star restaurant. She worked long hours, so she slept in most of the day. Being three years old I had to find ways to entertain myself. One particular day I pulled Hershey's Chocolate Syrup out of our fridge and decided to spray its contents all over the living room with much emphasis on our couch. When she woke up I was sent to my room for the rest of the day.
11. Upload an image.
Artwork from 3 years ago.
Very basic computer experience in terms of Photoshop and Illustrator, but some experience with digital art.
2. What do you hope to get out of this class?
Gain a better understanding of the different programs.
3. What is the relationship between computers and visual studies?
Both can be used to convey meaning. VS applies to many different mediums and allows room for questioning the function and meaning of a piece.
4. What is your experience with Photoshop and Illustrator?
None.
5. Do you have a computer at home? If so does it have Photoshop and Illustrator?
I have a laptop but I don't have either programs.
6. Do you use a Mac or PC?
PC.
7. Who is your favorite artist?
Cliche, but I love Van Gogh.
8. Who is your favorite musician?
Tie between The Grateful Dead, Mumford and Sons, and Regina Spektor.
9. Tell me something interesting about yourself.
When I was younger, my father had a pet snake named Mickey. Mickey was a rescue and almost 20 years old. We let him roam around the house.
10. Write a 5 line story.
At three years old, my mother and I lived in an apartment on Chocolate Avenue. My mother worked at a 5 Star restaurant. She worked long hours, so she slept in most of the day. Being three years old I had to find ways to entertain myself. One particular day I pulled Hershey's Chocolate Syrup out of our fridge and decided to spray its contents all over the living room with much emphasis on our couch. When she woke up I was sent to my room for the rest of the day.
11. Upload an image.
Artwork from 3 years ago.
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