This is my action plan for my third artifact.
Design Problem
The design problem for my third artifact is a need to create an image that conveys peace, calm and serenity for the viewer. To incorporate various design elements using a piece of software I do not understand or feel comfortable with.
Goals for solving the design problem?
I would like to solve this design problem all on my own and without support or advice from anyone else prior to its unveiling. Critique afterward will be much appreciated, but I would like to see what I am able to create on my own and in my own space. This is pbl at its core, learning how to utilize the graphic design program I'm attempting to use to create a graphic design artifact that has no actual plan or starting point. My goal is to step out of my comfort zone and allow myself to take a chance.
What am I hoping to do?
I am hoping to learn how to use Corel PaintShop Pro X6 effectively and to create an effective artifact using only the airbrush mode within the software. I am looking to blend numerous colours together to create a mottled, almost pointillism type of effect in my image. The lack of line and and contrast is my attempt to hide my lack of skill in the actual creation of the design. By making the image less focused and more spatially free, I'm hoping to create that sense of stillness and calm for the viewer.
Barriers/Constraints
An obvious barrier for me is my lack of knowledge of how Corel PaintShop Pro X6 even works. I am not aware of its abilities or limitations and I don't have enough time to become fluent and comfortable with everything it has to offer. I will need to learn as I go, on the spot and as I create. Another constraint to designing this image is my lack of drawing ability. I am not inclined in the ways of painting and design. I have an image in my head that I hope I can translate to the blank screen.
Mediums to be used
I will be using a new piece of graphic design software that I recently purchased called Corel PaintShop Pro X6. I have barely used it and certainly not to create any kind of image or picture.
Timeline
I am aiming to create and post this artifact to this blog within the next couple of days.
Design Problem
The design problem for my third artifact is a need to create an image that conveys peace, calm and serenity for the viewer. To incorporate various design elements using a piece of software I do not understand or feel comfortable with.
Goals for solving the design problem?
I would like to solve this design problem all on my own and without support or advice from anyone else prior to its unveiling. Critique afterward will be much appreciated, but I would like to see what I am able to create on my own and in my own space. This is pbl at its core, learning how to utilize the graphic design program I'm attempting to use to create a graphic design artifact that has no actual plan or starting point. My goal is to step out of my comfort zone and allow myself to take a chance.
What am I hoping to do?
I am hoping to learn how to use Corel PaintShop Pro X6 effectively and to create an effective artifact using only the airbrush mode within the software. I am looking to blend numerous colours together to create a mottled, almost pointillism type of effect in my image. The lack of line and and contrast is my attempt to hide my lack of skill in the actual creation of the design. By making the image less focused and more spatially free, I'm hoping to create that sense of stillness and calm for the viewer.
Barriers/Constraints
An obvious barrier for me is my lack of knowledge of how Corel PaintShop Pro X6 even works. I am not aware of its abilities or limitations and I don't have enough time to become fluent and comfortable with everything it has to offer. I will need to learn as I go, on the spot and as I create. Another constraint to designing this image is my lack of drawing ability. I am not inclined in the ways of painting and design. I have an image in my head that I hope I can translate to the blank screen.
Mediums to be used
I will be using a new piece of graphic design software that I recently purchased called Corel PaintShop Pro X6. I have barely used it and certainly not to create any kind of image or picture.
Timeline
I am aiming to create and post this artifact to this blog within the next couple of days.