Graphic Design and Contemporary Photographic Theory
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A 10 page overview of computer-aided graphic design and its relation to conventional photographic theory in both still and moving photography. Discusses in detail concepts such as editing, composition and presentation. Compares the tools and techniques which are available to the conventional photographer with those which are available to the graphic design artists. Emphasizes that traditional artistic theory is just as important to the graphic design artist as it is the to the conventional photographer. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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'Popeye is Not a Mickey Mouse Affair'
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Arguments have existed suggesting that fictional characters cannot be copyrighted because they are an abstraction of the minds of the viewer and, therefore, can have no tangible existence outside the original work. Yet it is now recognized that both Popeye and Mickey Mouse receive copyright protection on the basis that they were sufficiently developed to command protection. This 12 page paper considers the issue of copyright laws as they have developed in Japan and reflects upon the notion that fictional characters like Mickey Mouse and Popeye have been 'developed sufficiently to command protection.' Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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20th Century Computer Graphic Design
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30 pages in length. There have been myriad technological advances throughout the past one hundred years. Indeed, the twentieth century turned out to be the springboard for the unprecedented advancement in the graphic design industry, effectively availing entirely new and divergent concepts with which designers can create. From meager beginnings, the graphic design industry has progressed into a much utilized and highly respected enterprise. The writer discusses various changes and occurrence influential to the 20th century graphic design industry, including the transition from 2D to 3D; the incorporation of feng shui; and the issues of gender inequality. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
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A Semiotic Analysis from Elle Decoratio Magazine
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This 5 page paper provides a hypothetical semiotic analysis of the cover of Elle Decoratio Magazine. This paper defines the central components to be considered in this type of analysis, including factors related to the signifiers, codes and syntagmatic dimension of the cover. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Ancient Forms - New Designs.
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(5 pp). Classic shapes or forms often repeat themselves throughout various cultures. The structural column, the dome, and the circle may be used in the creation of sacred space, the reflections of the ideal, and as representations of power. Each society treats these symbols differently. This discussion will examine some of those ancient forms, or symbols, plus a modern comparison. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Art: An Integral Component of Human Expression
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A 15 page discussion of the many different variations which exist in art between culture and time periods. From the most primitive aspects of our history we have created and with our creations we have made impressions on others. Indeed, many of these impressions have survived the ravages of time to make impressions even on contemporary society. The author of this paper emphasizes that art is about perception. Whichever format it takes, that which touches and moves its audience it indeed true art. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Arts & Crafts: The Same but Different.
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( 10 pp.) No matter what the language that is assigned to the topic, the conundrum of "what is arts and what is crafts," seems to be philosophically cemented firmly in place. In the twenty first century we can say, that "most communications crafts begin as inventions and evolve slowly into art forms," yet does not the basic question stay the same? As a definition based society, we are instructionally led to believe that a difference can be distinguished, and we are up the proverbial art creek sans paddle, if one does not make its self known to us. With those thoughts in mind we shall proceed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Audience Reaction and the Realism of Cinema
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A 5 page discussion of the impact of realism on audience passivity or action when viewing a film. Notes that audiences are the targets of cinematic production, production which combines both audio and video into a medium which require the human element in order to be experienced. Indeed audiences are impacted by both the audio and visual aspects of film. The consequent reaction can vary from one of passive reception to active participation. Uses "The Color Purple" as an example of a film which elicits a significant degree of audience reaction. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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AVANT-GARDE MOVEMENT AND TYPOGRAPHY
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The paper examines the impact that the 20th century avant-garde, or "futurist" movement had on typography today. Included in this paper is a history of printing and typography as well as solid background about the futurist movement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Bradbury Thompson
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A 5 page examination of the graphic artist Bradbury Thompson and his work. Thompson's work has graced the front covers of some of the most popular and famous magazines in the 20th century. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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