FRAME VS FIELD
Reflection
My model demonstrates the narrator's changing memory of the city. it is divided into two parts - the familiar city and unfamiliar city. The ‘familiar’ city is more intact and is shifted to be higher than the ‘unfamiliar’ city, which has been separated into small, slightly warped pieces to symbolise his fragmented perception of the city. Here, there is an intact middle platform of ‘acceptance’ where he comes to terms he does not recognise the city. This also conceptually represents the ‘traffic island’ as mentioned in the text
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This module introduced the concepts and applications of notation in terms of telling a story without the use of words. It was particularly challenging in conveying the story clearly without the notation overwhelming the page. The readings informed me of the mathematics of homogenous space that is evident within perspectival projection, in which can be applied to the proportionality of my Old Quad perspectives. Out of all the modules, it offered the most freedom in the manipulation of the quad but also in Photoshop which I enjoyed.
Subject: Foundations of Design
Year: Year 1
Process
Perspective 01
Use of a tranquility fill to convey the narrator's stable state of mind. His focus lies down the centre towards the city, indicating that he still recognises and is familiar with Cecelia. Light rays, greenery, and intact pieces reinforce this sense of stability, but I have also shifted some column blocks to foreshadow and link the two perspectives together.
Perspective 02
Use of a delirium fill to convey the narrator's unstable state of mind. The quad is separated into small parts with vaults and capitals missing. Characters surrounding the platform illustrate his journey, as he tries to find his memories and remember what the city of Cecelia looks like. Dark, looming clouds emphasise his state of distress, along with cracks, debri and leafless trees.
Process
Generating ideas after reading the story of Cecelia.
Setting up character silhouettes inside the model to understand the perspective and focal point of the scene.
Manipulating character using Photoshop tools to convey different emotions. Example above: Tired -> Distressed
Choice of camera position:
- Captures the broken pieces surrounding the platform - side view captures slight distortion/warp
- Columns balance out composition nicely
Choice of camera position:
- Central focal point into the city, use of open arch to emphasise this line of sight
- Symmetrical composition - symbolise order
- Slight shifting of column blocks as eye is drawn towards the centre
Perspective Refinement
Before
After
Perspective 01 Changes:
- Darker lighting and addition of weather- accentuate fear and delirium
- Additional characters to display emotions of scene
- Additional foilage and debris to convey destruction
Before
After
Perspective 02 Changes:
- Brighter lighting and rays of light
- Change of background following rearrangement of isometric
- No blocking of central axis - emphasise the central focal point
- Additional foilage
Isometric + Notation Refinement
Before
After
Changes following rubric marking:
- Greater emphasis on level shift - increasing the vertical distance
- Reducing opacity of atmospheric fill
- Vertical fills
- Improving clarity of perspective plates
