This is the bonus assignment that students in grade 7 may chose to complete to increase their term 2 mark for visual art.
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Have a look at the "Lovable Monster" below. What are the dominating element/s and principle/s of design? What do you think is its story?
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Have a look at the "Lovable Monster" below. What are the dominating element/s and principle/s of design? What do you think is its story?
Trexi, vinyl toy
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Ivy 7F
The dominating element of design is shape. There are a number of
2-D shapes, partcularily the star-like pattern that varies in size, covering the kimono of the "lovable monster". The monster-like symbol, which is one of the focal points in this figure, located at the top centre of the monster's body, is also a representation of the element shape. Shape is, overall, the dominating element of design in this model because it is used to help tell the story of the monster and "bring it to life".Form is the main principle of design because it is what allows the monster to become a successful toy(3-D).
When shape and form combine, they help to create a story for this toy.I think that the story of this monster is the following:
This creature enjoyed part-taking in sports. It was a boxer (represented by the boxer-gloves-shaped hands)but also a devoted creature to culture(represented by the traditional south asian kimono). One time when boxing, its opponent injured it so badly that it started rebelling against humans (who were on his opponent's side)as well as its opponent. The
2-D image of the monster-like creature in the centre of the monster's forehead show that it is out to get its opponent(a monster) and the swirly circles on both sides portray movement in circular motions, hypnotizing victims.
Sauliha 7F
*People would love this monster because although it is devious, it is so small and cute and wants to be loved!
Divya 7F
This toy also reminds me of a old show called "The Power Puff Girls" it is about these children and with a chemical called chemical X becomes super heroes with special powers. Thus looking at the X on the forehead. Also the power puff girls are children and relatively small, because of it's proportions, thus making the vinyl toy look like the lovable monster (chibi) we did.
Winnie 7F
First of all, she is standing width her legs shoulder length apart, and her fist out in front, also shoulder width apart. This is supposing is the 'ready' stance. Her squinted eyes and pursed lips just emphasize the fact that she is determined.
Even though this vinyl toy may have a violent message, it is also, in some ways, adorable. In fact, there are many ways that this figure is adorable. The Japanese kimono she's wearing stresses the fact that she is Japanese. Her hair is bright red. This is a very unique characteristic. Her 'ears' are not the same size as each other, making her seem very cute. Same with her feet.
To me, the story is the following: There was once this Japanese girl who was very quiet and shy, until one day, her entire family was killed right in front of her eyes but an alien from another planet. Lucky, she hid well enough that she was not found and killed. However, like any normal person would be, she was very sad, upset and angry. With that, she spent the rest of her childhood learning kung fu. At times, her anger would get out of control causing her to have red hair. This symbolizes anger. She is constantly reminded of flashbacks of that horrible night. This causes many swirls in her head. In spite of that, the enemy is hard to find and is very sneaky. This Japanese girl trained her ears so that they are very sensitive to the surroundings. Her eyes are always squinted so she won't miss any detailed things around her. The chopsticks in her hair to hold up her bun are used as a weapon.
To sum it up, this is a very unique and cute monster. I am sure every one would adore it.
Phoebe 7G
2.What do you think is its story?
1.The "Lovable Monster" still has a charisma to it that draws people, because of the overall balance it has. Specifically speaking, it has asymmetrical balance/informal balance. It has good proportion as well, and her body is rigid/stable so she won't be tipping over unless someone tips her over. The size of Trexi is not very large as small is cuter, so size isn't the dominant element. Since texture is readily out of the question, line and direction don't fit in too well. The 3 dominant elements of design are: Colour, Value and Shape.
Trexi is filled with many colours, but most of them light, giving off a cultural and lighthearted feel. Trexi's tone/Value is used a bit, as the colours can become darker or lighter at different places. Shape, as her clothes offer many shapes, and her body shape as well. For example, her real head, is an upside down semi-circle.
2. I think her story is not very tragic, as there aren't very obvious signs that her past was an unhappy one. Her culture is Japanese, and it seems like she respects it quite a bit because of her outfit. On her head, it seems like she is wearing a cup of ramen noodles, which is very popular in Japan. She looks as if she is ready to fight, because of the position of her hands.
Daria 7F
Chanel 7G
It's story could be that it is in a fighting competiton,and its not planning to lose.
Jessica 7G
Her hair is a bit puzzling to me for we can clearly see that the top half is slightly inwards with symbols on it as if it was a hat, but then her ear's are on top which wouldn't make sense if it was a hat.
I see this vinyl toy as a ruthless Japanese girl that's ready to fight with all she's got! I can tell this from her traditional Japanese robe, her solid stance, her out-of-proportion hands, and the chilly look on her face.
The way I imagined it, her story is that when she was young, her hometown was attacked and her family had all died to defend it,but their sacrifice was in vain and the attackers had conquered their village. She went into hiding, trained herself so that one day she could avenge her family and return her hometown into the peaceful state it had always been.
Andrew 7G
Oscar 7G
Lubna 7G
Rajvi 7E
This toy also reminds me of a japanese fighting movie because the toy is wearing a kimono and her hands look like their wearing boxing gloves and she also looks like she is wearing a helmet on her head. The spirals look like hypnotizers so I possibly think she can hypnotize people using her mind and the spirals.
I would say the focal point of this toy is the red organic circle on her head with two sticks pointing out of either side because it is a bright mix of colours and the first thing I saw when I looked at the toy.
Subaniya 7G
The dominating elements and the principle of designs are colour and shape. There could be some small texture as shown on the head but that would be very little. The color of this relatively small lovable monster is standing out very well. O would say this lovable monster would be really effective since of its elements, color and shape.
Her color is red and yellow, a very attractive combination is standing out. The color would drag attention of the viewer into seeing the shape. The shape is a very "structured" as in very strong. It cannot be beaten by force, no matter how strong. I would say this is an excellent shapeand is "indestructable" in any form or way.
To make known, this is a very strong toy in my opinion. I would say the principles of design are well done. I was caught since the color solely and I would obivously buy this toy any time since of it's unique structure.
Mitra 7C
James 7H
she looks like shes gonna kill
My name is Ryan L 7H
In Terms of what the chibi looks like it looks like a samurai warrior? The Samurai looks like a female but it also could be a male.
Her story may be that she wanted to be a japanese fighter or samurai and was not allowed or was made fun of and so now she wants revenge or vengeance.
Anthony 7H
Lucy 7H
p.s last time i forgot to put my name so i redid it
By the way she's positioned, it also looks like she's "charging" up her powers, with her fists to the ground, and her eyes closed. The 2 swirls on her head, look like one of her "secret" weapons, this weapon hypnotizes her opponent(s).
Her story goes like this:
Kira, was the best judo fighter in her town... or maybe even country. Nobody ever went pass her. So one day, instead of the towns people trying to defeat Kira, they all went to charge at her family, and so Kiras' family were eventually beat to death. Kira was then upset, mad... she wanted revenge!! Now, everyone she sees never makes it out alive. She has been abusing her powers ever since.
Amanda 7H
This lovable monster's elements of design: I think that the colors make her POP because of the really bright hot pink, it really makes her stand out. I think that the detail in the middle of her forehead looks like her "symbol" (Kind of like how Super Man has an "S" on his outfit)
This lovable monster's story: I think that her story is someone who is almost kind of like a female soldier. I feel as if she is during battle about to fight her arch nemesis. But, I question that because of the way her face is put together. It almost makes me feel as if she was hurt in the past and is in battle because she "has to". Overall, I think this lovable monster's characteristics are "different" because of the fact that is made me think of such a complex story behind it.
I am still quite puzzled at the way this lovable monster looks: The uneven ears and her hair is also quite odd. Also the spirals on the forehead are also leaving me quite curious.
Even though this lovable monster may look odd and devious, she still manages to look adorable! Well, I guess that IS how the whole "lovable monster" term is originated from. Haha!
Angie 7H
Thank you!
To me it looks like this monster would like to fight! I say this because of the emotion it shows on the face. Also its stance is kind of in a fight kind of manner.
It looks angry, so I'm guessing the story is that she was getting picking on by a bully, and one day she got so mad that she got ready to finally use karate on this bully.
Brandon 7H
The story behind it might be like its a master of Karate (cause of the costume its in) that trained from ancient china, and the fists are say, "Dont mess with me!" and oneday its teacher got killed by someone so he became a monster trying to avenge his death.
Linda 7H
Some dominate principles of design is that it has proportion to become a chibi. It is made up of 2 heads. The accessories of the character can actually make a nice story all fitting in. The japanese culture is really in the clothes and hat.
Marco 7H
Chelsea 7h
She has bright colors on herm, especially pink, but the pink on her doesn't create the effect of a cute girly doll, instead it reminds me of a tomboyish doll.
I think her story doesn't involve a lot of violence, but a lot of fustration and anger. I can tell because there aren't any visible wounds or scars on her, but the position she is in makes her look mad and it seems that she's ready for a fight.
Sandy, 7H
Ayan 7H
i think that the story would not be very tagic because of the apperance shows that there is not a HUGE problem like i ave seen wth some ofour presentations in class.
lets say the name is kia. Kia was raised to be very polite and nice. but the first time she fought, she realised her passion for fighting and was deermined to master it. in the process she became a great fighter. her opponents would think shewould be very easy to fight but she would turn out to be the best female fighter ever.
she could have also been raised to kill and fight in war but was more soft in the heart so she stopped fighting for fun and only fought for the safety of her family.
ayan 7H again
I think the hot pink makes her look girly also it makes her look that she is on fire or angry. The symbol of her forehead seems like a secret symbol or to make her look strong. Her eyes seems like she is very furious.
The story:
She was the best student in that town(she lives).One day a random person killed her master. She got really mad. So she attacked the random guy and she beat him. But the guy wanted to get revenge, so he killed she family. She got sooo furious to get her revenge.
Nila 7H
Jim 7H
thanks for your posts.
ms. b.
I think the story behind this toy is that she wanted to be a fighter but she wasn't allowed to because she was to small and because she was a girl. Which gives me the impression that she's sad and shy
Ajmal 7C
Cindy 7C
Elisharon 7f
I think that the toy is concentrating very hard on something. It seems to be making a hard decision on something. It is very tense & rather angry looking.
Gabrielle 7G