Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Creative Challenge - Balance


Creative Challenge 4
Balance
 equal distribution

April 23, 2012

Assignment:   Create Balance
Creations will be shared and discussed at MVCA Meeting on May 21, 2012 at 7 pm.

Discussion:     
Define
            Balance
1. a state of equilibrium or counterpoise.; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc.
2. mental steadiness or emotional stability; habit of calm behavior, judgment, etc.

Symmetrical - Mirror image
1. being such that the terms or variables may be interchanged without altering the value, character, or truth
2. capable of division by a longitudinal plane into similar halves <symmetrical plant parts> b : having the same number of members in each whorl of floral leaves <symmetrical flowers>

Asymmetrical – Opposite of Symmetrical… still able to be balanced



Visual (including crafts):            
Mirror image – Identical halves/quarters of image (or asymmetrical)
Use of color, value, object and shape placement

Music: 
            Weighted measures – composition is weighted the same on either side of a crescendo
            Binary form < Baroque period minuet>

Literature/poetry:         
Constructing a sentence so that both halves are about the same length and importance
Balancing a composition

Dance/movement:
Literal – to perform a movement that requires balance
Balance of the overall choreography use of binary form
           
Acting:
            Performing a balanced soliloquy
            Tone of voice <loud, quiet, loud>

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