Student Evaluation

I have chosen to evaluate : http://swooningwiththerokebyvenus.blogspot.com/


Rubbish Font: http://swooningwiththerokebyvenus.blogspot.com/2011/03/slumming-it-with-venus.html
Is there sufficient difference between formal and informal design?
I feel this piece shows both sides of formal and informal design and the differences are very recognisable.
Formally I think the balance of the artwork works well having heavy text at the top forming a hierarchy. I also like the proportion of the metal plates underneath being symmetrical. In saying that the informal elements of having these metal plates that are symmetrical cut off and uneven is a nice change and enhances the look and feel of the artwork. It does not look to contrived, it looks as it was meant to be on the sidewalk.
Is the appropriate for informal design?Yes. There is similarity throughout the metal plates and closure seen in this design. This has worked effectively through the chewing gum writing as it is the focal point of the design.
Suggestions on how the ideas could be developed furtherI really, really like it how it is, I think the use of a single cigarette butt shows control and would not amend that by displaying anymore in the pieces. The colours work well together they show both ideas of monochrome colours paired with pastels, which makes the chewing gum pop. I have no ideas on how to develop this further as I really like it how it is. If  I had to suggest something maybe using all monochrome colours to show a gritter side. Darker colours may blend well and become unnoticed therefore creating that trash appeal.


CD Cover: http://swooningwiththerokebyvenus.blogspot.com/2011/03/music-to-swoon-by-self-medicating-with.html
Is there sufficient difference between formal and informal design? This design shows many differences in both formal and informal design. Proportion is a formal element which has been done well in my eyes. The main image is centred and is the right size, composition wise it appears to have even space around it. The main title and sub title again show this. Informally it combines two different elements the main picture which appears to be from the Renaissance period. I feel the designer has matched this well with the repetitive print and gives, which helps to give that old worldly feel. This again matches with the theme '20 Tracks for the Early evening'.


Is the appropriate for informal design?Yes I believe it is, it combines a mixed medium and does it well. As stated above both these elements have contributed to the feel of the album cover and bringing it to life.


Suggestions on how the ideas could be developed furtherI really like the idea behind the CD. And the back cover which pairs the songs with types of wine. Its quite different. It uses different colours in sections on the back to accompany the wine name and give a sense of the wine. However I thought this was amateur looking and Incorporated to many colours which drove away from the flesh tone, dark wine tones used in the piece. Also I did not like the font it was a modern day handwriting style which would have been better to use an older type script to better convey that this was in fact at 16th century CD.


Paul Klee: http://swooningwiththerokebyvenus.blogspot.com/2011/05/line-is-dot-that-went-for-walk.html
Is there sufficient difference between formal and informal design?
This design was my absolute favourite of the all the Paul Klee 'A line is a dot that went for a walk' tasks. This design showed many formal elements from its rhythm of the repetitive flowers, the dominance of the flowers in the garden and the unity this piece brought forth having all these joined elements create a stunning garden piece. Informally  having all the elements from the garden flowers to vegetable joined up gave the illusion the pen never left the paper. This is also evident in the title being portrayed in the left corner. This is very informal to have that there but I feel it works.


Is the appropriate for informal design?Absolutelyy.The balance of the design is has no symmetry yet works perfectly.
Suggestions on how the ideas could be developed furtherI would have liked to see a splash of colour, perhaps something softer like watercolour or gauche brushes uses. Paul Klee is known for his wonderful and vibrant tones of gold and yellow paired with pastel greens and light pinks. Having this would have been a real tribute to the quote. But again this was a very interesting piece.