group sumary - the graphic thing

 Evie, Rosie M, Charlie, Charys,  Wilanie, Zoe

• ● Theoretical framework - what theoretical concepts, texts, authors do they use to frame the discussion of the article? These will often appear at the start of the piece and the author(s) will continue to refer to them throughout the discussion.

Abstract, introduction, perception vagueness and ambiguity, excess, dysfunction and contradiction, namelessness, conclusion.  

Using cognitive theory within the text, gestalt is also presented, embodied realism, image schema 

Could the layout of the article be reflective of the idea of a conscious reading?

Referring to authors and texts as “she”. 

• ● What is problematic according to the authors? Does the article attempt to resolve or identify issues/problems? This is where the authors will show their criticality.

The grey area between object and thing.

You have a preconceived idea of what a book is like, but there are alterations that can be made so you’re aware that something is a book but it is unconventional to what you originally thought.

• ● Main argument - what contribution does the article make to the field? how do they resolve any issues/problems identified?

Proposes an idea, and way of thinking. Isn’t necessarily an argument.
Discussing the extent of thingness and object in accordance to cognitive theory. 

Main theory of graphic design, how the theories of typographic constructs show that type can be made, objects can be reflected into type as a camera Obscura. Being presented with an item and the audience's mind being progressed into something with meaning. 

• ● Structure - review each of the sections together considering carefully the structure of the piece and how the authors progress their discussion/argument.

Structure is based on the understanding of the audience, changing the way in which the article is written to the audience showing what is written progresses. 

Questions are asked and answered throughout the essay to further progress the points made

Constantly refers back to the term thingness as a constant discussion topic point with further evidence

• ● How might the article lead to a visual investigation? This may be implicit so think carefully about how you would use this theoretical discussion in practice.

Stereotypes and outcomes that are expected within the conventions of graphic design, looking at layout, composition, colour, type and many more solutions and elements that make the process of design. Process and reflections “more of a thing” than a finished outcome. 

Looking at more research-based investigations, presenting this in a way that relates to the audiences showing more of an understanding as practical responses are shown. 

The research and understanding of asking audiences questions of what they see an apple, a cat etc. Something they have experienced to be reflected then asking on other ideas such as what is a… 

Changing and rechanging an object into being recognised to unrecognised.