17.02.25 - 3.03.25 (Week 3 - Week 5)Meerabella Charles
Design Principles Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Task 2 : Visual Analysis and Ideation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Lectures
2. Instructions
3. Visual Analysis
4. Sketch and Rationale
5. Feedbacks
INSTRUCTIONS
LECTURE
WEEK 3 :
2.1 Visual Evaluation
By seeing and recognizing the visual components and concepts used, visual analysis is a technique for gaining a greater knowledge of a single work of art. This aids in identifying a designer's style choices as a means of conveying their concepts, meaning, and content.
A crucial component of visual literacy is visual analysis, which teaches people how to interpret visual pictures they come across in person or on the internet.
Three stages comprise visual analysis:
First Phase: Observation
recognizing and characterizing the visual components that our eyes can see. Its main goals are to look, think, and discover appropriate language.
Phase 2: Examination
By examining the precise elements' use in design principles, you can make remarks based on your observations and produce a single work of art that influences the viewer's perspective.
Phase Three: Interpretation
Finding arguments and information about a work of art through websites, personal blogs, and other online sources is an essential step in acknowledging its significance and purpose.
Visual analysis
First Phase: Observation
The Oppenheimer poster primarily uses a monochromatic color palette, with a striking red circle as the focal point, resembling the sun or an explosion. The silhouette of J. Robert Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy, is centered, with a melting/dripping effect at the bottom of his figure, symbolizing destruction. The text “NOW I AM BECOME DEATH, THE DESTROYER OF WORLDS” is placed within the red circle, reinforcing the film’s central theme. The title typography is bold, with the "II" in the middle highlighted in red, resembling the nuclear symbol or parallel lines of destruction.The poster maintains a unity and harmony with the consistent color scheme (red, black, and white), ensuring cohesion.The combination of text, imagery, and texture works seamlessly to communicate the theme.
Second Phase: Examination
The poster effectively applies contrast through its black-and-white imagery against the vivid red background, which draws attention to Oppenheimer’s figure. Balance is achieved by centering the character within the circular shape, making him the dominant element. The melting effect at the bottom of the figure serves as a symbolic texture, referencing the destructive nature of the atomic bomb. The hierarchy of text ensures that the viewer’s eye moves from the quote to the title and then to the additional details at the bottom, maintaining a structured visual flow.
Third Phase: Interpretation
This poster conveys the dual nature of Oppenheimer as both a visionary physicist and the creator of a weapon of mass destruction. The red circle might symbolize Japan’s flag, referencing the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, or it could represent the dawn of a new era, both in warfare and scientific discovery. The dripping effect could symbolize nuclear fallout, guilt, or the irreversible consequences of his work. By referencing his famous quote from the Bhagavad Gita, the poster further emphasizes the philosophical and moral weight of his actions. The design choices work together to create a visually striking yet deeply symbolic representation of the film’s themes.
Sketch and rationale
SKETCH 1
Title : (Silhouette with Explosion in background)
Rationale: Using strong contrast, this image features a solid black silhouette against an explosive cloud. The balance in composition divides the image into two dynamic halves. The repetition of radiating lines in the explosion enhances movement, while the background cityscape provides unity to the overall composition. The subtle use of color and texture in the cloud creates depth, emphasizing the intensity of the moment while reinforcing the theme of power and destruction.
SKETCH 2
Title : (Melting Clock and Silhouette)
Rationale: This piece plays with contrast and symbolism, featuring a melting clock that suggests the passage of time slipping away. The silhouette of a man smoking adds a sense of mystery, evoking a noir atmosphere. The bold black and red color scheme enhances the drama, while the dripping effect creates a visual sense of decay. The numbers and arrows guide the viewer’s eye, emphasizing direction and movement in the composition.
SKETCH 3
Title : Explosion Emerging from a Suit
Rationale: My third sketch integrates symmetry, balance, and emphasis to create a surreal and thought-provoking composition. The suit without a head immediately grabs attention, with the explosion seamlessly replacing it, acting as a visual metaphor for pressure, transformation, or chaos. The placement of the stopwatch at the center acts as a secondary focal point, reinforcing the idea of time running out. The color contrast between the red background and the bright orange explosion enhances the dramatic effect, while the repetition of circular and jagged forms in the explosion adds rhythm and movement. The suit’s structured, clean lines contrast with the chaotic shapes above, creating an effective play between order and disorder. Texture and layering within the explosion give it depth, making it feel more dynamic and intense. The unity of elements—particularly how the stopwatch and explosion work together—ties the design into a single cohesive statement. The symbolism of time, control, and destruction is evident, inviting the viewer to contemplate the deeper meaning behind the imagery.
FEEDBACKS
WEEK 4 : Didnt attend class
WEEK 5 : No to sketch no 2. Proceed with sketch no 3.
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