Hi, again, it’s me, Vivian! After a long-time struggle, finally we reach the end of the semester. And what made me feel happy more is that I finished my last project in communications lab: Visual Metaphor. Visual Metaphor assignment asks us to use a metaphor to create a video that expresses our feelings and thoughts. … Continue reading Communications Lab_ Visual Metaphor Documentation
I forgot to update my storyboard:( I’m sorry for my late submission and bad hand drawing!
In this assignment, we were asked to edit an audio clip based on a memory, splicing different audio tracks together to create an immersive scene. My original idea came from a film which I watched recently, “The Truman Show”. It is a thought-provoking film that challenges the boundaries of reality and explores the themes of … Continue reading Communications Lab_Memory Soundscape Documentation
The Five Obstructions” is an artistic experiment directed by Jorgen Leth, in collaboration with Lars von Trier. The film revolves around a creative challenge where von Trier imposes a series of constraints or obstructions on Leth, who is tasked with remaking his own 1967 short film “The Perfect Human” five times. Each remake must adhere … Continue reading Communications Lab_ Video Response
The Uncertainty of Documentarism by Hito Steyerl This time, we were asked to read the passage and answer the following questions: Steyerl talks about how the “unbroken belief” of the documentary form is challenged. What does Steyerl mean by this? Certain movies and films are based on a true story. How does truth inform fiction? … Continue reading Communications Lab_Reading Response 3
When I saw this assignment, an image came to my mind. This image is a combination of a game I used to play and a movie I used to love, “The Truman Show.” I wanted to create a scene where a person is on the run in a scenario similar to the end of the … Continue reading Communications Lab_Pick your memory
My name is Vivian and this documentation is to document and commemorate my photo diptych work “Walking on Time”. My initial inspiration came from the weekend before I finished my homework. I went to the high-speed railway station and took the high-speed train home. Art comes from life. I looked at the scenery of rapid … Continue reading Communications Lab_Diptych Documentation_Walking on Time
In my opinion, Diptych project is a unique artistic endeavor that combines the power of visual storytelling and introspection. It involves creating a pair of complementary images or panels, often presented side by side, to evoke a deeper understanding or contrasting perspective on a particular subject. The concept behind Diptych is to explore the interplay … Continue reading Communications Lab_Diptych Concept
This time, we read the last chapter of ” In Our Own Image” by Fred Ritchin. And firstly, just as last time, we receive two questions. Let’s go and answer these questions! What does Ritchin mean with the “fluidity of the digital”? Give an example of digital imaging/digital photography that exemplifies this. Reflect on the … Continue reading Communications Lab_Reading Response 2
After finishing the study in interaction lab last semester, I chose communications lab to continue my ima journey. Different from interaction lab, communications lab pays more attention to the “communication” between people, people and objects, and the world through various media. Our first big project this semester is called “sound visualization”. We were asked to … Continue reading Communications Lab_Sound Visualization Documentation