I found the presentation today really helpful in understanding the structure of an image, and how not only are the elements within the frame important in different ways, so too is the way they combine and interact with each other. At the start of the slides I wasn't fully sure what to look for but as we deconstructed a few I now feel a lot more confident in being able to identify things like line of sight and viewpoint and perspective and think about how they are used to create an atmosphere or message within an illustration. This task was also really useful in understanding the mechanics of how to express certain actions or feelings within an image, such as the Jilian Tamaka piece, where the viewer can suggest that the animals are moving in between the many smaller frames, as each frame changes and progresses until all the animals are gone. Using the absence of figure and negative space to convey movement is something I never would have picked up on if we hadn't deconstructed these images, as it is a quiet and subtle way of telling the viewer that the world of this illustration extends beyond the frames that are being presented to us, and this helps to give the image more depth.
I also found this task helpful in understanding line of sight, not just as a tool to draw the eye to a certain element to highlight its importance, but also as a method of conveying an atmosphere. An image with a fluid and soft line of sight leading us through the image can create a sense of calm, whereas many juxtaposing straight angles contrasting with one another can convey tension or discomfort or conflict. Overall I would say I enjoyed this task as it allowed me to look at images in a more technical manner as I wouldn't really have though about before, and it has definitely helped me be able to consider the sort of work I want to make and how I can start to improve that by incorporating my awareness of composition, frame and depth.
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