identity

having looked into the concept of identity, I have realised the depth of the subject. Identity as a concept is not reduced to ones own personality or personal traits. Identity is a much broader concept. It can include and incorperate the ideas of culture, ideas, perspectives and even geological location.

after more consideration

After a conversation with a fellow web art design comrade, I have decided to add a hint of "Alice' to the theme of the site

Questionare:

how does your concept respond to the theme?

I think it responds well to the concept of identity for it explores the aspect of facing ones self to truely understand your own identity.

is it fully developed as an idea?

I think it is. It is a well discussed topic in literature and philosophy and I have thought about it a lot myself. 

how could it be improved?

I think I could re-think some of the footage I have for the site.. perhaps add some effects to make it a bit more representative of the concept of identity.

are you confident and do you have the skills to produce the site?

I have a fair understanding of flash and dream Weaver so yes. 

First draft of openg page for web site concept

Respose to in class discussion on my web art concept

Feedback I received for my web art design concept was concerning the overall layout, sound concepts and the possibility of using text in the sight to help guide the user. From this, I will add some tranquil forest sounds when the viewer is still contrasted by some high paced sounds or music (or both) to the film segments of the site. Concerning the text, I have decided to add a few subtle cues in the title screen to help the viewer understand the concept of the site. This, however, will be done in a way as to not make it so obvious that it comes across as a simple game of 'catch the girl'. I think it is important that the viewer understands that it is a search for identity and in order to achieve that the girl must face the viewer (and the viewer face the girl). Concerning the layout, it was pointed out that it would be a bit more sophisticated if there was more than outcome to the girl facing herself and a few ways to get there.

Cocept for Web Site: A Journey Through the Woods

The basic concept for my site that explores identity is the idea of running from ones true identity. This idea will be represented by a compilation of both photos and film, most of which is already shot. The scene will be set with a picture of a forest floor which will be the first image of the site. The 'player' will have to navigate through this forest by clicking on specific places on the still photos. Each click will trigger footage to play of a girl running through the forest and will take the 'player' to another still photo where the process will be repeated. There will be a few different paths that can be taken, however one will lead the 'player' to trap the girl and force her to face the camera and thus herself, ending the journey. Will she like herself? will she loath herself? or perhaps she will surprise herself.

ideas for site