Choose a film and its corresponding poster and reflect on how the typography, image, colour and composition are used to reflect the nature of the film. You may want to choose a film you’ve seen or can view some clips from; alternatively, you could start from the poster and then research around the film. How… Continue reading Exercise 3 – Film posters

Collage combines pre-existing images to create new meanings, by cutting out, overlaying or juxtaposing different images together. Artists and designers such as John Heartfield, Peter Kennard, Hannah Höch, Martha Rosler have long used collage as a form of social commentary, placing recognisable images in new contexts , placing recognisable images in contrast to others, in… Continue reading Exercise 2 – Re-contextualising images

• What kind of messages are the statements below sending? Describe what is being communicated through the combination of what they say and the visual feel of the typography.   ‘Enjoy your stay’ – Gothic font. – Gives off a ‘spooky’ vibe. – Makes statement sinister instead of genuine. ‘DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS THEY… Continue reading Exercise 1 – Mixed messages