The first chapter of Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud was a bit of an eye-opener for me. Previously.. and currently I wasn't a real fan of the idea of comics. I used to buy them from Red Dot when I was little because my brother did, so I wasn't greatly impressed by comics. When we were told to buy the book then READ IT I was shocked.... Especially when I OPENED it and found the whole book was written in comic form. But its Ok, because as I started reading it was actually pretty cool. I liked how McCloud attempted to define comics and then researched into the definitions in order to paint a picture to the reader and enabled us to make our own conclusions on comics. It helped me realize what makes comics comics and how they are relevant not just too the younger generations. It helped me realize its not just a picture book for kids. As I was reading I realised 'Boy Im glad the pictures are there cos otherwise this would be so boring'. McCloud illustrates the points well in a format that easy to read and understandable. This appifany also occured in class when my eyes were forced to watch MANGA. However, it turns out I nearly cried watching the first bit of "Grave of the Fireflies". It is just another example of how expressions of art are misunderstood and written off as clichés when they communicate much of the same emotion and energy as other forms.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Week TWO
I agree with this. When you are focused heavily on the outcome, you tend to forget or miss things you may have achieved during the process. When you understand the process is important you will find on the way to your destination there is much learning along the way. On the way, there may be stretching and challenging
times that make you who you are.
Oprah back in the day 
Her talk show today[Images from GoogleImages]
Oprah Winfrey currently has a worldwide talk show viewed by millions everyday. She didn't get there over night, Oprah had very small beginnings and her fame and success today is a result of a long journey and process that was at most times difficult. However, without that journey, who knows what she would be doing now or what kind of person she would be.
18. Stay up late
There is some truth to this. I find if I'm struggling with something I'm working on..the big breakthrough idea comes to me at the latest hour, or after I have worked my butt off on something else but then realize its actually not that great. When you come to the end of all your ideas and thoughts, at times the most creative ideas comes at the end of it all.
34. Make mistakes faster.
Interesting.. It caught my attention, because its kind of a valid point. The earlier you stuff up, the earlier you learn from your mistakes (hopefully), which means there is a less probability that you will re-create that mistake in the future... or at a crucial time where it could potentially ruin what you are doing. There is absolutely nothing wrong with stuffing up once in a while. Everyone makes mistakes, everyone. A mentor of mine says, "It's okay to fall, but when you fall, fall forwards" . In other words, when you stuff up, learn from it.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Week ONE
I went for a stroll around campus during a break.. (like many others)
and noticed some REALLY EXCITING STUFF. .. .. ..... not rlly, but seriously,
The first thing I noticed about this ridiculousy boring plant, is the combination of the old/dead leaves with the fresh green leaves. This became a running thought and theme for the rest of my walk.. Once I initially noticed it in these plants I started to notice the pattern in most nature. Im not sure exactly why I find it so interesting.
The grass is greener on the other side.
Again, the contrast in old and new co-existing beside one another, as well as the strong contrast in colour. Grass, we walk on it everyday, at Curtin we walk past the same old shubbery and plants all the time, its just interesting to me that nature all around us is existing with the old- but of course we don't take notice of it..
Ok this is kinda cool.
Amongst all the beauty Curtin has to offer, the environment is slightly interrupted with this strong red THING! I love it. This fire hydrant offers variety a sort of power amidst its environment. It screams 'look at me'! But no-one really does. So what makes me look at it? Besides the obvious loud bright red coat of paint, its like it shot straight up out of the ground without being asked. The second one reminds me of some sweet SWAT TEAM agent dude hiding in bushes thinking no-one can see it.. what a doof..
Texture is the thing that captured my attention here.
You gotta love bark. If you closely, on each layer of bark is a new texture and shade of those earthy brown tones. The layers look like they've been ripped off in different areas, leaving it looking splodgy but still 'tree-ey' if I can call it that. Only tiny bits of the outermost layer is lift, with its more vertical rough texture, which is so visually nice too look at I suppose.
And finally, the giant random building.
Thats precisely what struck my attention however. I was just happily strolling back to the Architecture and Planning building when this big old thing stood in front of me. I just had to take a photo of it and comment. I love the shape of this building, its massive curve stands out so much. It sits in a sea of geometric, tall, same-coloured buildings, and makes a statement.
and noticed some REALLY EXCITING STUFF. .. .. ..... not rlly, but seriously,
The first thing I noticed about this ridiculousy boring plant, is the combination of the old/dead leaves with the fresh green leaves. This became a running thought and theme for the rest of my walk.. Once I initially noticed it in these plants I started to notice the pattern in most nature. Im not sure exactly why I find it so interesting.
The grass is greener on the other side.
Again, the contrast in old and new co-existing beside one another, as well as the strong contrast in colour. Grass, we walk on it everyday, at Curtin we walk past the same old shubbery and plants all the time, its just interesting to me that nature all around us is existing with the old- but of course we don't take notice of it..
Ok this is kinda cool.
Amongst all the beauty Curtin has to offer, the environment is slightly interrupted with this strong red THING! I love it. This fire hydrant offers variety a sort of power amidst its environment. It screams 'look at me'! But no-one really does. So what makes me look at it? Besides the obvious loud bright red coat of paint, its like it shot straight up out of the ground without being asked. The second one reminds me of some sweet SWAT TEAM agent dude hiding in bushes thinking no-one can see it.. what a doof..
Texture is the thing that captured my attention here.
You gotta love bark. If you closely, on each layer of bark is a new texture and shade of those earthy brown tones. The layers look like they've been ripped off in different areas, leaving it looking splodgy but still 'tree-ey' if I can call it that. Only tiny bits of the outermost layer is lift, with its more vertical rough texture, which is so visually nice too look at I suppose.
And finally, the giant random building.
Thats precisely what struck my attention however. I was just happily strolling back to the Architecture and Planning building when this big old thing stood in front of me. I just had to take a photo of it and comment. I love the shape of this building, its massive curve stands out so much. It sits in a sea of geometric, tall, same-coloured buildings, and makes a statement.
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