#makingmeaning

27 . 07 . 2022 

502

today i chose to bring the book called the help it was given to me by a relative and it really opened my eyes to the problem back then within the book it explores the fight between freedom and human rights and it has really inspired me especially to talk more openly about my topic even though it might be different scenarios but all these victims fight for the same cause and i want to help bring attention to this issue.  

Scanned Documents of Reviewing the Brief in Class 

What is being asked of you? What do you not understand?

The first week back for Semester 2 was spent reviewing the Brief, Timeline, and learning about the GRAD502 project from our instructor Paul Shadbolt.

The Brief discussed in class today emphasises awareness themes for an Awareness Campaign of our choice, which we will develop for in the following weeks. We deconstructed the brief as individuals and as a class discussion to gain a better understanding of what we are getting ourselves into, and many questions were raised that helped us understand some parts - I personally felt like this exercise really helped when getting into the detail on what is required rather than just reading it once and starting, which I have learned from experience and failed to do.

What is expected of you? What exactly don't you get?

Key Words

Typographic Systems 2.0

Just a few sketches from our Typographic Systems lesson. I chose 4 fonts to see how it would fit my working title, ‘Cheapshot’ and tried a few experiments with them. FF Providence Sans, Pinot Grigio Modern, Neuropol and Newcomen. I have two favourite fonts, which is Neuropol and Pinot Grigio Modern. 

Meighan gave us a few tasks to do in class, and here is the result of it. I proceeded to do a few more sketches just because I was inspired by other peoples’ work 😌

Typographic Systems

In our recent lesson, Meighan introduced to us Typographic Systems. The art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed. There were 3 main components as to which made Typography what it is to this day. Typography, Lettering and Calligraphy. Out of the three, I love Calligraphy the most 🤌

Mapping/Brainstorm

I decided to put into action my connectivity + research and create a brainstorm/connectivity map. I did some research on different articles, and as a result it was all linked together. The story of MMA fighter, Fau Vake who was fatally attacked from behind in Auckland, to one man pleading guilty and facing a charge of manslaughter and the intent to injure, to professional fighters’ such as Israel Adesanya calling out the New Zealand government for strict ‘coward punch laws.’ This is the research I need to take a step forward. It doesn’t stop here, I need to do more research.