Mapping and Layers

Here is the map I created for Micro Project 1:


(Click on the image to see the full size.)

To make this image, I used many tools in Photoshop, including:

• Crop tool - used to cut off excess and unnecessary parts of images
• Magic wand tool - used to "cut out" the shoe
• Type Tool - used to make text
• Brush tool - used to make the path on the main map
• Clone stamp tool - used for minor fix-ups in some of the pictures
• Pen tool - used to create the "zoom in" effects for the images
• Paint bucket tool - to fill the background and the path selections made from the "zoom in" effects

I also used many of the features in "Blending Options" to make shadows, borders, etc. The main title text uses an image of rippling water as a clipping mask.

My goal for the project was to show how my walk to AE252 class is unique, even though we all end up at the same destination. I tried to do this by pointing out some of the different sights that I see on my way to class, and by highlighting the path that I generally take.

The Journey to AE252

On the first day of class this quarter, I made sure to leave a few minutes early because it was the first time I ever had a class in the stadium (I didn't even know that there were classes in the stadium...). It turned out that the entrance was pretty easy to find, so I got to class a bit early.

So far, almost every Monday and Wednesday morning has had really nice weather, so my long-ish walk (about 12-15 minutes) isn't too bad. The trip starts by crossing High Street, and I almost always miss the "walk signal" by just a few seconds, so I normally have to wait until the next cycle. I then walk through campus in the general direction of the stadium, but my path varies each day because of all the construction going on around campus.

I have a class right before AE252 on Wednesday mornings, but my walk doesn't change much because the earlier class is about halfway between my apartment and the stadium.

Living Art

Similar to Elliott Hundley's artwork, Paula Hayes' "big idea" seems to be based on the environment and nature. I found it fascinating that her works included living plants, and while her gallery is at the Wexner Center, OSU students will be helping to take care of the plants in the display.

My favorite work by Hayes is Egg. Made in 2010, Hayes created Egg with hand-blown glass, a wall and ceiling attachment, "full-spectrum lighting" (which was one of my favorite parts of the display), and the living plants inside the display.

An obvious denotation is that there are living plants inside of nearly all of her art displays. The connotation is that she wants to bring attention to nature and the environment.

A second work of art that I really liked is the MG06: "Moon Gem" Terrarium, which Hayes made in 2008.

The Bacchae

Most of Elliott Hundley's artwork is based on mythology and classical texts. I thought a lot of his art was interesting, but one of his works titled Eyes that run like leaping fire, which was made in 2011, really stood out to me. This piece was created with wood, sound board, string, pins, paper, photographs, plastic, and wire. His "big idea" seems to have something to do with taking care of the environment.

One main denotation that I noticed for Eyes that run like leaping fire was that it was made almost entirely of recyclable or natural materials. The connotation of this would be that Hundley cares about the environment.

Another one of my favorite pieces by Hundley is Swarming over, which was made out of similar materials that Eyes that run like leaping fire used. It also resembles nature, which matches with Hundley's "big idea" of the environment.

Intro Post

My name is Trevor Holl, and I am a junior at The Ohio State University. I am majoring in Computer and Information Science, and I'm planning on getting a general business minor. This quarter, my classes include: accounting, business operations, a CSE team project, Programming in C, and, of course, Art Education 252!

My favorite computer topics include graphic design (which is one reason I chose to take this class) and most of all, cybersecurity. I am currently looking for an internship for next summer that deals with network/computer security and preferably one that is with the US government. Those tend to be fairly competitive though, so I won't be too disappointed if I don't get one fitting both of my "requirements."

My interests outside of school include playing soccer, running, and just having fun with friends. I also enjoy reading, partly because I worked at a library during most of highschool.