Your challenge for this quest will be to create Unity in a piece of art made of three separate parts called a triptych.

You will also need to apply at least one self-chosen technique  utilizing: Lighting, Composition or digital manipulation. This will assist in creating unity while also take you design in a directed stylization.

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Definition: A triptych is picture in three parts. The triptych is a very popular format in the arts for a range of reasons. The triptych is used for altarpieces, with a large central panel and two smaller panels painted inside folding doors. As well as being functionally appropriate, the three-fold nature reflects the religious symbolism of the number three.

The three-act dramatic structure is also evident in the application of the triptych format by many artists, with the panels representing a beginning, a middle and an end.

The way an artist uses the three panels of a triptych can vary; sometimes they may flow together to form a single unified scene, or they may each function as a separate painting; but usually there will be a strong sense of visual coherence. Ways to achieve this include a continuous horizon line or background, a unified palette, consistent handling of the subject matter, or a progression or continuity of theme or subject.

The word triptych has its origins in the Greek ‘triptykhos’ meaning three-layered.

Create your new project page titled _______________. Now copy and paste the following as you will need to complete and correctly document these 7 steps on the your design process:

1. Understand the Problem
2. Research and Investigate
3. Generate Possible Solutions
4. Select AND DEVELOP Best Solution 
5. Model and Prototype (Create)
6. Test and Evaluate
7. Produce

PROJECT Process & Instruction

     Design Process STAGE 1: UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM

1. Consider what the goal of your design is: this is likely done through research as you need to show understanding of what you will be creating

• What is a triptych?
• What will you learn or explore with this project?
• What is the goal of a triptych?

     Design Process STAGE 2: Research and Investigate

Always record every resource either as a cited source or a linked resource with documentation on your project page.

2. Research information topic thoroughly

• What is the historical significance of triptychs
• Research your purpose.
• The more information you have about the people place concept of a project, the more inventive and creative you can be as you brainstorm design ideas.
• What is necessary for a successful triptych?

ALL of my Diigo resource links for Triptychs

     Design Process STAGE 3: Generate Possible Solutions

Search out inspiration everywhere:

Student Triptych Galleries

Captain’s Found 3rd party Triptychs

Flickr

Pinterest

3. Brainstorm ideas for visual imagery representing elements of your topic — Show your brainstorming as idea webs, clouds, lists, found imagery, small sketches of elements (at least 25 ideas, words, elements required)

• Brainstorm – concepts (what your design is trying to show, say, or communicate)
• Brainstorm – style, techniques, or even a medium you will use to create the design
• Brainstorm – colors, objects, patterns, images, or stories that could make a connection to your idea
• What will you be communicating?

4. Begin sketching thumbnail ideas for the entire invite.

• Sketch at least 3 completely different design solutions in your sketchbook.
• Thumbnail sketches should be about 4″ sketches in sketchbook
• Designs should be ORIGINAL though inspired!
• Consider possible color schemes and fonts even if just in notation.
• Be aware of size restrictions and page proportions

     Design Process STAGE 4: Select and Develop Best Solution

5. Select the best solution

• notate why you have chosen it
• Finalize a new detailed sketch of best solutions
• sketch the composition of entire design plan
• Focus on possible color schemes
• Document what Principles and Elements you will utilize
• Carefully consider fonts to be used (beware of crazy display fonts, they are often cheesy!)
• How will you create hierarchy of information? (Define what is most important and least important in the design)

      Design Process STAGE 5: Model and Prototype (Create)

6. Begin production of your design

• Artwork must be exactly sized (???) with a resolution of 300ppi
• Practice, develop or refine new skills you are exploring.
• Remember Craftmanship matters. It shows you care!
• All images and illustrations must be original and follow copyright laws
• Remember to take in-progress screenshots for you project page–required

     Design Process STAGE 6: Test and Evaluate

7. Self-reflect on your design

• self-reflect and carefully evaluate your successes and difficulties
• How could you take it further?
• Ask others for their opinions and document the suggestions whether you agree with them or not.
• Refine or develop elements of the design that can be improved
• Consider asking the Captain for a brief In-Progress Critique

     Design Process STAGE 7: Produce

8. Turn in the final .JPG and Print

• Turn file into the captain’s server
• Get final printed and mounted
• Finalize Project Page with full self-reflection
  • successes
  • struggles
  • improvements
  • what you learned
• Fill out our grade sheet