Tia Whitehead - BA (Hons) Computer Animation Arts

Normativity -    the phenomenon in human societies of designating some actions or outcomes as good or desirable or permissible and others as bad or undesirable or impermissible Binary opposition -  is a pair of related terms or concepts that are opposite in  meaning .  Binary opposition  is the system by which, in language and thought, two theoretical  opposites  are strictly  defined  and set off against one another Differance -    a French term coined by Jacques Derrida. It is a central concept in Derrida's deconstruction, a critical outlook concerned with the relationship between text and meaning Reinscribe -   to reestablish or rename in a new and especially stronger form or context Cognitive dissonance - T he state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change Judith Butler -  is an American philosopher and gender theorist  whose work has influenced  political philosophy ,  ethics  and the fie

The canon - A    text that is accepted as superior to or more significant than other texts within the same field DWEMs (Dead White European Males) -  a writer, philosopher, or other significant figure whose importance and talents may have been exaggerated by virtue of his belonging to a historically dominant gender and ethnic group Phallocentrism -  concentrates on the idea that masculinity  is the central focus and source of power and authority. Because of this, all male interests and needs are  exalted  while females are made  subservient  to male desires. Eurocentrism -  Eurocentrism  (also Eurocentricity or Western-centrism) is a worldview centered on or biased towards Western civilization. The exact scope of centrism varies from the entire Western world to only Europe or even just Western Europe (especially during the Cold War) Postcolonialism - ( or   postcolonial )  studies is the academic study of the cultural legacy of colonialism and imperialism, focusing on the human c

Avant-garde -  new and experimental ideas and methods in art, music, or literature Nostalgia -  a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past Appropriation -    the act of taking something for your own use, usually without permission Pastiche -  an artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work, artist, or period Parody -  an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect Irony -  the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect Ideology -  a system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy Genre -  a style or category of art, music, or literature S herrie Levine -  Sherrie Levine , (born April 17, 1947, Hazelton, Pa., U.S.), American  conceptual  artist known for remaking famous 20th-century works of art either through photographic repro

Metanarrative -   a narrative account that experiments with or explores the idea of storytelling, often by drawing attention to its own artificiality.  In critical theory and particularly in postmodernism is a narrative about narratives of historical  meaning , experience, or knowledge, which offers a society legitimation through the anticipated completion of a (as yet unrealized) master idea. Essentialism -  a belief that things have a set of characteristics which make them what they are, and that the task of science and philosophy is their discovery and expression; the doctrine that essence is prior to existence Utopian -  modelled on or aiming for a state in which everything is perfect; idealistic Axiomatic -  self-evident or unquestionable Dystopian -  relating to or denoting an imagined place or state in which everything is unpleasant or bad, typically a totalitarian or environmentally degraded one Scepticism -  a sceptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something Rel

The Enlightenment Project  - I s the attempt to  define  and explain the human predicament through science as well as to achieve mastery over it through the use of a social technology Modernity -  the quality or condition of being modern. a topic in the humanities and social sciences, is both a historical period (the modern era ), as well as the ensemble of particular socio-cultural  norms , attitudes and practices that arose in the wake of the  Renaissance —in the " Age of Reason " of 17th-century thought and the 18th-century " Enlightenment " Structuralism -  a method of interpretation and analysis of aspects of human cognition, behaviour, culture, and experience, which focuses on relationships of contrast between elements in a conceptual system Ahistorical -  lacking historical perspective or context Irreducible -  not able to be reduced or simplified Objective -  (of a person or their judgement) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in consideri

For the first part of the character design lesson we spoke about story boarding, camera angles and positioning and how each of these things can effect the emotion and characters in the different shots.  For the first exercise we were told to draw some quick storyboard sketches of the different shots used from a small scene in a film that we like. I chose to look at the film BeetleJuice, specifically the scene where the two main characters Adam and Lydia and asking Beetlejuice whether he is able to teach them how to be scary. For the second exercise we were each given a location where we were then told to create a chase scene and draw out the shots for the scene. I was given a Stadium. I created a chase scene between an MI5 agent and a bomber as they run through the busy stadium as the crowds are beginning to be seated. I also created another agent character in a helicopter that was assisting the other agent by helping to locate the bomber.  I spoke to Justin abou

For the first part of the lesson with Justin, we looked at side kicks and weapons. Justin then gave each of us a civilization to look at and then were told to create weapons from that era in a futuristic style. I was given ancient Japan so I focused on throwing stars, etc. Justin said that he liked my design ideas but suggested to look at ancient Japanese artwork to help with the style influence. He also suggested looking at making the weapons with more curves.  For my character design project, I decided to create Sheriff B-Tell as the side kick, rather than Boxell because Boxell comes in to save the day.

For the first half of the lesson we looked at character's facial expressions and how they can help to portray emotions. Each of us were given a hybrid of two emotions that we were told to try and draw. I was given sadness and fear and created a story about a character feeling sadness and fear about his friend who has just died and turned into a zombie. Justin liked my idea but believed I needed to look more at the character's eyebrows, eyes and posture to make the character seem more frightened. For the second part of the lesson we were given an object and told to create a face from the object and show the character's emotion. I was given a dashboard. I created the character's eyes using some of the air vents in the car and looked at creating the character's mouth through the radio. Justin liked my idea and suggested focusing on different parts of the dashboard as well. Below are some expressions that I created for my characters in my character

Figure 1. Movie poster Mad Max: Fury Road is a science fiction, fantasy film that was created in 2015 and directed by Australian director George Miller. In the film Max (Tom Hardy), a man who keeps having flash backs of his dead daughter, is held captive by a civilization who harvests his blood in order to feed their warriors. After a couple of attempts to break free Max is tied to a battle vehicle and is continued to be used as a blood bag while one of the civilians known as Nux (Nicholas Hoult) drives into battle, trying to stop Furiosa (Charlize Theron) from fleeing with the city's 'breeders'. One of the main types of exploitation shown in the film is Ozploitation. Ozploitation is the exploitation of Australian film and film making. " The main requirement for an Ozploitation film is that it simply be an Australian genre film."  (Grindhousedatabase.com, 2018) In the film sexploitation is also used in multiple ways. Sexploitation is "the commerci

Figure 1. Movie poster King Kong vs. Godzilla is a 1962 science fiction, fantasy B-Movie set in Japan, directed by Ishiro Honda. In the movie Mr.Tako, a pharmaceutical business man, dislikes the companies that his company is advertising. An employee tells Mr.Tako about a monster that has been found on a remote Island and Mr.Tako then finds the monster and brings it back in order to help his business become more successful. At the same time in America a ship hits an iceberg which releases Godzilla. They are both then transported to Japan where they start to fight each other. King Kong vs. Godzilla is considered a B-Movie due to many different characteristics. One of the main characteristics shown in the film is that it uses low budget special effects. The special effects are shown throughout the film through the use of small location models and remote controlled vehicles. People dressed in costumes and paper mache masks are also used throughout the film to play the Godzilla and K

For the first exercise we were given 1 minute to draw each of the poses. I created these drawings using a graphite stick. For the second exercise  we were given 5 minutes to draw. Here I used a graphite stick. I like this drawing because I think that the body is drawn to the correct proportions.  With the third drawing we were given 10 minutes to complete it. Here I used a biro. I like this drawing because it looks realistic and I like the style. In the fourth, fifth and sixth drawing we were given 20 minutes to complete each of them. I continued to use biro in all of the drawings because I liked the effect that I was creating. I believe that in some of the drawings my proportions are incorrect but I still like how realistic the model's face and the textures on the materials look.

Figure 1. Movie poster (2007) Breaking the 4th wall - Throughout the film there are multiple points where the main characters 'break the 4th wall' by speaking to the camera and looking at the camera.  Diegetic sounds - Unlike typical horror films, Funny Games only uses diegetic sounds throughout the movie to create panic and worry. Non-diegetic sounds such as music are not used.  Figure 2. George Junior's death A estheticization of violence  - In the film the family's Son, George Junior, is shot in the head with a shot gun. Although the death isn't shown in the film, blood is shown splattered across the TV, which was is next to George Junior, implying that the death was violent and fast. After the death, a pool of blood is shown to quickly expand from beneath his corpse. Figure 3. Son death scene  Realistic timings - Once George Junior has been murdered the film's story almost begins to slow down, this is as it shows both parent's a

High modernism - A form of modernity characterised by an unfaltering confidence in science and technology as means to reorder the social and natural world. Capitalist -  An economic system based on the freedom of private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit. Characteristics central to capitalism include private property, capital accumulation, wage labor, voluntary exchange, a price system, and competitive markets. Superabundance - A much larger quantity than is needed. Disconnected - Having a connection broken. (of a person) lacking contact with reality. (of speech, writing, or thought) lacking a logical sequence. Pop - Like or admired by many people or by a particular person or group and intended for or suited to taste, understanding, or means of the general public rather than specialists or intellectuals. Fragmentary - Consisting of small disconnected or incomplete parts. Eclectic nostalgia - Eclectic -  Something made from a variety of sources

Figure 1. Movie poster (2008) Figure 2. Batman  Batman Personal history  He is from a wealthy background  He witnessed his Mother and Father die when he was a child He has grown up being cared for by his butler Alfred He has inherited his Mother and Father's fortune Personal world view  That there is a lot of injustice in the world. That criminals and murders need to be stopped so that people do not have to face the same issues that he has faced.  Inherited world Bruce Wayne (Batman) has inherited Wayne Manor from his Mother and Father, allowing him both the money and access to technology for his suit, vehicles, etc. Wants (goals)  Justice in Gotham for his Mother and Father's murders as well as the frequent crimes and murders in the city. To stop Joker from destroying Gotham and killing the residents on the boats. To put an end to Joker. Needs Cooperation from the citizens or Gotham, Commissioner Gordon and the police force. To s

Figure 1. Movie poster Non-linear narrative -  The film starts by Christian explaining that the love of his life has died. The film then cuts back to before she has died and what has happened up to the first scene that we see is shown. Figure 2. Christian and Satine dancing on clouds above Paris Hyper realism - Throughout the film characters interact with the surrounding set in ways that would be impossible in reality.  One example of this is when Christian (Ewan McGregor ) and Satine (Nichole Kidman) step out onto clouds and begin to dance above the city of Paris. Mashup - As the film is a musical different songs are heard throughout the film. Each of the songs used were modern for the time the film was released but did not relate to 1899 which was the year that the movie was set. Due to this, the modern songs had been adapted to make them suit the time period but they are still very noticeable by the audience. Creativity - During the first 15 minutes or so of the fi