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Project 2 Proposal-Pauline Huang
DIS 2105 Project 2
Pauline Huang
Proposal
The idea of controversy
Controversy is a dispute, especially a public one, between sides holding opposing views (Free dictionary, 2010). It is also a debate; discussion; or agitation of contrary opinions (dictionary, 2010). So with this definition, I will look at two groups who mostly have different/ opposing perspective about something.
Celebrity dressed in fur as fashion VS Animal’s right supporter
Since the rise of the world of fashion, fur wear plays such a prominent role on fashion world and precisely become a trend among celebrities. For them, it can be a symbol of luxury, beauty and glamour. However this idea of wearing fur as beauty or fashion contrast with the idea of animal rights activist/supporter group who treats it as an unfavorable action (violence, abuse) towards animals, for example PETA (The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). PETA is a non-profit organisation and also the largest animal rights group in the world. Their argument based on research/evidence for example:
- Each year, more than 40 million animals are killed for their fur.
- To kill animals without damaging their fur, trappers will strangle, beat, or stomp them to death. Animals on fur farms are gassed, poisoned, electrocuted, or have their necks snapped.
- It can take up to 40 animals to make one fur coat.
Some celebrities such as Madonna, Paris Hilton, Kanye West, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen being targeted for supporting the violence by keep wearing the animal fur. PETA also use high-profile celebrities like Charlize Theron, Pamela Anderson for example to speak out against the torture and murder of animals in the name of fashion. I pick this case of controversy since I am interested with their different strong arguments about something they believe and in addition it is not only involving 2 groups but wide public and invite them to think and see about this opposing idea.
The idea for Photoshop Project
I would like to make it balance (between the groups) on the Photoshop. So mainly for now, I am thinking of putting it on opposed side (right and left for the two opposed groups). I will use on selection tools, layer mask, set the color, contrast, and other tools to balance the both sides color/bright.
Some celebrity that wearing fur and being targeted by PETA
1) Madonna
PETA singles her out as their worst dressed celebrity of 2009. The animal rights activists claim she is the biggest fur offender.
2) Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen often seen adorned in fur at high-profile events, have been nicknamed the Trollsen Twins by the animal rights organization.
3) Kanye West
Kanye West and Amber Rose attended the Louis Vuitton fashion show in Paris. Kanye against the critique of PETA by saying that clothing is a choice.
Campaign against fur wear
Danity Kane Anti-Fur Naked Ad for PETA
References
http://www.fanpop.com/spots/danity-kane/images/2588959/title/danity-kane-anti-fur-naked-ad-peta-photo
http://smartsexyrichcrazy.com/tag/kanye-west-wearing-fur/
Monday, September 13, 2010
DIS 2105: Project 3 Brief
Project three brief: Compositing – Advanced techniques
Briefing date: 13 September
Due date: 18 October
Proposal due: 20 September
Produce one finished artwork, utilizing advanced compositing techniques.
Your compositing skills should now be significantly developed. This project involves combining your technical and conceptual skill to create a finished artwork.
You will source your own images (through research or your own photography), ensuring all the source material is high resolution – your finished artwork should be high resolution, and will be printed in the final week of semester.
The source material will be completely decided by you, however, I am providing you with a starting point or theme:
CONTROVERSY
Interpret this theme as you like, however I need to see evidence of your concept development both in your journal (research and experimentation) and in a ‘rationale’ document which you will provide with your finished artwork.
You are required to present a proposal next week (20 September).
OBJECTIVES
1. To further develop skill with advanced techniques in Photoshop. particularly utilizing selection, colour management and masking tools.
2. To develop an artwork in response to a theme, through brainstorming, research and experimentation.
CRITERIA
1. Your proposal is due next week – this should include some initial research and sketches.
2. You must use Photoshop as the primary authoring tool, however you are permitted to use Illustrator also, if vector artwork is to be included.
3. Your finished artwork must be high resolution – approx a3 size @ 300 dpi.
SPECIFICATIONS
Requirement: Produce one finished artwork
Format: Portrait or Landscape
Size: A3 (or thereabouts) @ 300 dpi
Presentation: Jpg files posted to the blog
Final Composition: PSD files
Rationale: 250 words explaining how you reached your final artwork.
Evidence: Your journal mark (10% of total mark for this subject) will include assessment of your research and experimentation for this project.
This project is due in October 18, Week 13, beginning of class – we will print these out at the art school during class time.
Briefing date: 13 September
Due date: 18 October
Proposal due: 20 September
Produce one finished artwork, utilizing advanced compositing techniques.
Your compositing skills should now be significantly developed. This project involves combining your technical and conceptual skill to create a finished artwork.
You will source your own images (through research or your own photography), ensuring all the source material is high resolution – your finished artwork should be high resolution, and will be printed in the final week of semester.
The source material will be completely decided by you, however, I am providing you with a starting point or theme:
CONTROVERSY
Definition from wikipedia: controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of opinion. The word was coined from the Latin controversia, as a composite of controversus – "turned in an opposite direction," from contra – "against" – and vertere – to turn, or versus (see verse), hence, "to turn against."
Interpret this theme as you like, however I need to see evidence of your concept development both in your journal (research and experimentation) and in a ‘rationale’ document which you will provide with your finished artwork.
You are required to present a proposal next week (20 September).
OBJECTIVES
1. To further develop skill with advanced techniques in Photoshop. particularly utilizing selection, colour management and masking tools.
2. To develop an artwork in response to a theme, through brainstorming, research and experimentation.
CRITERIA
1. Your proposal is due next week – this should include some initial research and sketches.
2. You must use Photoshop as the primary authoring tool, however you are permitted to use Illustrator also, if vector artwork is to be included.
3. Your finished artwork must be high resolution – approx a3 size @ 300 dpi.
SPECIFICATIONS
Requirement: Produce one finished artwork
Format: Portrait or Landscape
Size: A3 (or thereabouts) @ 300 dpi
Presentation: Jpg files posted to the blog
Final Composition: PSD files
Rationale: 250 words explaining how you reached your final artwork.
Evidence: Your journal mark (10% of total mark for this subject) will include assessment of your research and experimentation for this project.
This project is due in October 18, Week 13, beginning of class – we will print these out at the art school during class time.
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