{"id":1157,"date":"2022-02-14T11:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T11:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/acmgd.info\/gd2\/?p=1157"},"modified":"2026-02-13T13:14:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T13:14:27","slug":"project-2-image-matrix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acmgd.info\/gd2\/project-2-image-matrix\/","title":{"rendered":"Project 2 : Image Matrix"},"content":{"rendered":"

Semantic and Syntactic Connections:<\/strong> Making connections with an Image Matrix<\/p>\n

The human mind often works by association. In visual communication, associations are the basis for creating unique messages. Unique links among images gives the viewer new understanding, appreciation, and comprehension while deciphering messages. In design, Semiotics is the study of \u201csigns\u201d and how they relate to each other. The study of Semiotics permits us to compare and make associations between images. This realization allows us to make stronger and more effective connections.<\/p>\n

Semiotics has three basic components:
\nSyntactics <\/strong>\u2013 connections made between the formal qualities of signs.
\nSemantics <\/strong>\u2013 connections made between the meanings of signs.
\nPragmatics <\/strong>\u2013 how the user responds and works with the images and signs.<\/p>\n

THE IMAGE MATRIX<\/p>\n

Students will develop a \u201cmatrix\u201d for this exercise consisting of several \u201ccells.\u201d This matrix will be used as a means for comparison. The matrix will help us organize and visualize this collection and help us make \u201cconnections\u201d amongst the different cells and\/or \u201csigns.\u201d The intent of this exercise is to make as many \u201cconnections\u201d as possible. Start with finding a \u201cMaster\u201d image. This image should be a visual interpretation of an abstract thought or feeling, such as confused, love, or cold. You will then try to fill each adjacent cell with a sign that formally or conceptually relates. We will focus on the following Semiotic components only: \u0007<\/p>\n

Vertical configurations<\/strong> \u2013 will consist of Semantic associations, images that deal with the meaning between signs. \u0007
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\nHorizontal configurations<\/strong> \u2013 \u0007will consist of Syntactic associations, images that deal with the formal qualities between signs.<\/p>\n

The size of the matrix will be 12 x 12 inches. Each \u201ccell\u201d will be 2 x 2 inches. You may draw, scan (not cut – please do not destroy any books or magazines), trace, photograph, and collage your images.<\/p>\n

Choose a word that relates to one of the topics below.
\nThought<\/strong> (revolve around an event, memory)
\nFeeling<\/strong> (emotive in nature, revolving around a personal perspective)
\nTheory<\/strong> (personal, scientific, academic)
\nIdea<\/strong> (large\/community vs. small personal)<\/p>\n

– – –<\/p>\n

Specs
\n12×12
\n<\/b>Full color
\n1″ Border
\nMounted Print
\n<\/b>DUE Feb 26<\/b><\/p>\n

Project Brief<\/strong>
\nP2_Image-Matrix_2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Samples<\/strong>
\nProject 2 matrix_SAMPLE 1<\/a>
\nProject 2 matrix_SAMPLE 2<\/a><\/p>\n

Schedule<\/strong>
\nImage-Matrix_Schedule<\/p>\n

\u00a0– – –<\/p>\n

Readings<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chapter 6, Graphic Design Solutions by Robin Landa<\/p>\n

Visualization & Color_Graphic Design Solution_by Robin Landa<\/a><\/p>\n

Infographics:
\nhttps:\/\/www.gerdarntz.org\/content\/gerd-arntz.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Chapter 1 & Chapter 2, Visible Signs by David Crow<\/p>\n

127181708-Crow-Visible-Signs-Semiotics-in-the-Visual-Arts<\/a><\/p>\n

Designing for the world:<\/a>
\nJapanese pictograms at the Tokyo 1964 Olympics<\/p>\n

– – –<\/p>\n

Photo by Thought Catalog<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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