This chair is by Mart Stam and also Marcel Breuer, 1926. What I find most interesting about these chairs is that it still has the strength to stay up without the use of four legs. Its almost like an illusion . I think that the colour is basic and I would like to see it in a brighter colour to make it more interesting. I find the chair on the left more effective than the one on the right because it looks less like a chair without the handles, like the one shown on the right.

This piece of furniture is by Marcel Breuer. Breuer was part of Bauhaus, a school in Germany that combined crafts and fine arts. This chair is interesting because it looks very simple to how it is made. It also looks like it wouldn't be strong enough for someone to sit on, almost delicate. There doesn't look like there is much fabric on the chair at first glance, but looking closer I can tell that the fabric is positioned in the correct areas.

For this image, we first looked at photographer Thorsten Brinkmann. Thorsten photographs models with bizarre objects on their body parts. It makes the viewer question the photograph. It may come as a shock to some people as they are used to crisp, perfect images. At first I was stuck on how I could create image with the props I was given. My teacher then helped me to see how I could use the props in a creative way. The colour purple would represent a bishop of some sort. I then decided to cover the head with a long piece of paper as bishops normally wear long hats.

DRAWING WITH LIGHTS!
This image was created using a low shutter speed, enabling me to draw behind the person with a torch. I think the position the model is in shows a great amount of movement. At first I drew with the torch quite close to the body, in quite tight movements. I then experimented with the looseness and did a different type of movement. I found where I was more loose more effective. As a whole I think this image is effective, it reminds me of a super hero as the model is outlined in what looks like fire.

This image is by photographer Lee Freelander. The thing I like most about this image is that it is taken from inside a car, rather than the photographer getting it out. Its the fact it still works as an image, the car windows section off the photograph.

This image was taken by photographer, Simon Norfolk. The thing I like most about this image is the use of colour. All the colours in this image are quite neutral, in contrast to the brightness of the balloons. If the man was positioned in any other area of the photograph than the edge, i think he would ruin the shape of the structure. Its an element of the man not belonging that interests me the most, as you would expect to see him at a childrens park or fun fair.

This image is by photographer, Irving Penn. I chose this photograph in particular because of the object the photographer has used. I find the use of the glass effective because it distorts the image in the background, compressing it inside the bottle.

This image is by photographer, Fay Godwin. The image I would say is split in to two sections. The bottom half being the road and fences, the top being the sky and the mountains. The road acts as a a central mark and makes the eye travel inwards, towards the mountain. The sky has many shadows and highlights. It seems to start off more black and go down in tone.

This photograph is by photographer, Richard Avaden. My eye goes straight away to the dramatic hair style she has. I find the harsh shadowing on the left hand side effective and there are many different highlights included in the models hair. I think if more of the models body was included in this photograph it wouldn't be as effective, simply because the main theme of the photograph is her hair. I like how the whiteness of her skin contrasts with the grey/black of her hair.

This is a image by photographer, Dorethea Lange. I think this photograph has a dramatic effect and expresses the emotion sadness. The children are faced the other way which makes me think that there is something they do not want to see. The lines included in the mothers face are very harsh, like life has taken a lot out of her. I think if this image was in colour format it wouldn't be as effective as the eye would focus more on the colours rather than the matter at hand.

This is a video showing 15 photographs I captured today around Chesterfield town centre. I think I have captured many different situations. At first I found the task quite scary and awkward as I was scared of how people would react when taking photographs of them. My favourite image, is image 5, of the over weight man sat on the wall. This is because I managed to capture his facial expressions whilst he was sat on the wall. This task made me look more at everything, scanning areas for what would look like a good photograph.

When looking through images by Annie Leibovitz, I found her Disney series. In this series she has recreated scenes from Disney and used celebrities to do so. For me Disney was a big part of my childhood and is still part of many others. Although many of the series is made through the model and a green screen and Photoshop, I still find the images effective.I chose this image not only because Cinderella is one of my favorite characters but because I love the movement which is shown in this image. The dress is flowing down the stairs gracefully, seeming like water. At first I didn't notice the slipper on the steps but then realised it was highlighted in a spotlight.

This image was created by photographer Sandy Skoglund. There are only two words to describe this photographer and is weird and wonderful. The image is mostly covered by orange crisps. I find how some of the models have skin showing effective because it gives the photograph sections and they don't all blend in, which is easier on the eye. The models are positioned in different areas of the room, giving the photograph depth. The crisps give off a fantastic texture for the photograph. My eyes immediately stop at the man in the foreground first because he is the one with the most movement. Sandy Skogland is also an artist, and uses photography to vreate movement and line drawing.

This is a picture by photographer Steven Klien. The thing I immediately notice is the awkward position the man is positioned in. I like the use of colour in this picture, although it is very limited, the black and the blue give off a great effect. The blue for me makes the models look paler and lifeless. Both models are in very strong poses and I think if they were to be moved closer the picture wouldn't be as effective because it would make the photo seemed compressed and crowded. The woman's pose is very strong and dominant which makes me think that she is almost controlling the guy, as if he is falling head over heels for her.

When researching the 'Design Museum in London' I found an artist by the name of ROBERT BROWNJOHN. He was one of the most popular graphic designers based in New York in the 1950's, also working in London in the 1960's. His work was exhibited 5 October 2005 to 26 February 2006. I find his work inspirational as he explores the words effectively, playing around with them. The top piece is so effective as he has only used the top piece of the word 'top', you don't have to see the bottom to know what it says. It just shows that something so simple could be so effective. The bottom piece instantly caught my eye. I absolutely love how he has incorporated the symbols in to the word. Its the fact he has replaced the letters but the mind still reads it exactly as it would if it was normal.

6 Main disciplines within Graphic Design: 1. Editorial design 2. Signs 3. Advertising 4. Typography 5. Web design 6. Branding

Exploratory Stage: Week One : Day one : Graphics This was one of the first exercises exploring subject Graphics. I started off by first folding the paper in to 4 sections, 2 sections were collage and 2 were done by spreading ink across the page, using the edge of a piece of cardboard. I was then given a piece of packaging and was asked to look at the different texts included and think about how well they would work together as a piece. Top left : Created using a piece of wood and black ink. Before drawing each piece up I firstly drew up 4 thumbnails to see which composition would work best. I enjoyed working with the ink and stick because I could work quite loosely. Top right: Created using an oil pastel, using the hand that you don't normally write with. At first it felt strange but once I got in to it, I realised that the strokes were much looser, giving it a playful feel. Bottom left: Created using a pencil crayon, continuous line drawing. I found this one quite interesting, although difficult, because I really focused on how each letter would connect together and not look messy. However, the blue of the pencil crayon doesn't compliment the purple ink. Overall, I found this activity effective because I learnt four new techniques that I didn't know before. It made me realise the shapes of the letters and the different fonts. And also that it doesn't have to be incredibly neat to make a good piece.