May 25 – 31 Daily Creates
#tdc4935 #ds106 Handwritten
This daily create prompted me to handwrite a poem and take a photo of it. I decided to write a haiku poem based off of a photo I had previously taken, rather than taking a photo of my handwritten work. This activity mainly highlights the dual coding theory; both the use of words (the poem) and the image (photo of the sunset) provide the viewer with a stronger sense of the environment and mood of the experience. It also highlights the contiguity principle, specifically the temporal aspect. This is because I layered text over top of the image, ultimately presenting them at the same time.
#tdc5246 #ds106 #dailycreate #ds106 Monster art
In this daily create, I was prompted to turn a photo into a monster. Although simple, I used a feature on my iPad to draw in where I saw a monster within the photo. I found this activity difficult to relate back to course concepts, but I definitely think that storytelling, imagery, and creativity play crucial roles in relaying my perception of where a “monster” appears. After conducting some more in-depth research, I also think that the Gestalt Principles of Perceptual Organization (specifically the figure-ground principle) is utilized. Characteristics such as colour and shape may lead us to perceive certain elements separate, making the “monster” appear separately from the background.
#tdc4535 #ds106 What are they looking at?
This daily create encourages you to choose a photo representing what the cat and dog in the photo below (right-hand side) are looking at.
My interpretation of the first image was that the two pets were probably looking at something appealing. I thought that it would be funny if they were eyeing a cake that was freshly made. This activity uses the contiguity principle heavily – without having the photos nearby each other, the context would be extremely confusing regarding the prompt. I also think that storytelling is at play here – viewers may interpret this interaction differently, leaving it up to your imagination!