AGIDEAS Conference

Trends & Designers 

A trend that I noticed when attending AG Ideas, was how far designers were pushing the element of technology in their work – bringing an element of awe and disbelief to us viewing in the auditorium. New and exciting ideas, that were almost futuristic, were made possible by these designers when I'm sure a lot of us didn't even think of them to be possible.
Examples of these trends include:
Joachim Sauter, who spoke from Art + Com. 
Art + Com develops "works of the future: New Media", as described on their website. They create innovative media installations, highly complex and highly mechanical. 
Such as the "Kinetic Sculpture" that was created in 2008 for the BMW Museum in Munich. A series of metal spheres were attached to long pieces of wire, and each one was programmed separately. They were choreographed to dance around each other, and eventually form the shape of a car. Not only was it aesthetically pleasing, but it was bringing design to a whole different level thanks the the technology that was used. It turned simple metal spheres, into an interesting three dimensional display.
Another piece of work he showed, was called "Mobility" and was created in 2010 for the World Expo, in Shanghai, China. 
They built their installation of the idea of light reflecting off of mirrors, kind of like when you shine the light in someones eyes once it reflects off your watch. 100 prosthetic hands were created, each holding its own mirror. Similar to the kinetic sculpture - these sculptured hands were programmed to choreograph movement. The reflections that the mirrors gave off, made lights dance across the walls, and at the end of the show the lights moved towards each other and merged together to Chinese character, that represents the word mobility. 

Concept Evaluation 

The Red Tree is a story book that is written and illustrated by Shaun Tan, and is one of his most famous works. 
His illustrations are very intricate and detailed. Highly textured techniques have been used to create the characters and the backgrounds and each page has a colour palette of its own. Every inch of the page is covered with illustration. The characters are over exaggerated nor realistic, they are small and delicate, with very simplistic faces. A combination of oil painting, varied drawing techniques and collages were used to create the artwork. Type had been cut out and sprawled across the page, in different point sizes and fonts, almost like a ransom note. 
The concept behind "The Red Tree" was to create a book without a story. There was no real case of events behind what was happening, it was just happening. That idea itself has a sense of emptiness to it, and the drawings reflect that. The scale of the imagery is played around with to show certain characters small and insecure compared to big towering elements of the composition. The book can be interpreted in all kind of ways, which is was made it successful. As Shaun Tan mentioned in his speech, psychologists use the book with patients of all ages, from the young to the elderly and each has a different opinion and interpretation. 
Even though the content of the book could be seen as dark and ominous, the imagery is still magical and shows elements of fantasy and whimsy. Each page is a whole new world, and each page also has small little red leaf hidden somewhere through out it. 

Bibliography 

http://www.artcom.de/en/home/

http://www.shauntan.net/books/red-tree.html

Copyright Issues

Where can you get images and fonts?

You can source stock images from the following web libraries:

istockphoto
Getty Images
Dreamstime
OzImages
Shutterstock
Foto Search
aapone
The above websites offer thousands of photos, illustrations, audio and video files, flash and vector images that can be used for personal use or graphic design purposes, they come with a set of terms and conditions and different licencing for different purposes. 


You can source font from the following font foundries: 
Linotype
Emigre
FontFont
The Font Bureau
ITC Fonts

They offer a range of fonts, and font families that can be bought for the use of graphic design purposes, advertising purposes, and personal use. They also come with a set of terms and conditions, and licensing for different purposes.

How can you get these images and fonts? Terms and Conditions included.

IMAGES

I chose three different stock images, from three different websites - to show the differences in prices, licencing and how you go about acquiring these images from different photo libraries. 


1. iStockphoto 

This image to the left could potentially be used in the future to place the team logo on the side of the bus, simulating what a team bus would look like once the logo is finalised and produced.


iStockphoto works with a pay-as-you-go credit system. There's are two categories in which you can buy these credits, and the amount that your buying relates to them. 
These include; "Small One Off Projects" and "Large or Ongoing Projects. 


The price of credits ranges, the smallest amount that can be bought is 6 credits, which costs $11.00, works out to be $1.81 per credit. The largest amount is 1000 credits, for $1531.50, which works out to be $1.51 per credit. If that's not enough, larger amounts are available but they are considerably dearer.


The costs of these files is dependant on the size of the image, and the type of image. For example, an extra small basic photo, would cost 1 credit. Where as a extra small basic illustration would cost 3. 


Licences are also available, which have there own set of conditions and regulations for how many times the product can be reused and how long you have ownership of the product.


2. Getty Images

This image could be used to display the logo on a uniform. 


Getty Images has a specific price for each image, in different sizes and resolutions, its more of an online shop that iStockphoto and images can be added to a cart and then purchased all at once. 


The price increases with the size and resolution of the images, and they are all in RGB mode. All images can be used for commercial use. 


All the rights to the images stay with Getty Images, but they are licenced to be used by customers, but can not be used in any reproduced materials within, out outside of the company/person who has bought the image. 




3. Shutterstock 

This image could be used to display the team logo on a piece of equipment.


Shutterstock has two types of licences available to customers. The standard license, which allows the image purchased to be used for most commercial uses and some merchandising uses. And the enhanced license, which allows unlimited merchandising uses as well as commerical uses.


When using Shutterstock you can either buy your images individually or buy a bundle deal, where you have a year to make as many purchases as stated in the deal, and you have a year to make these purchases.


All three of these websites offer downloads to their images, that can be payed by credit card or paypal. They also have search engines built into the website with keywords to their images, which makes finding exactly what your looking for a lot easier. 

FONTS 

When looking for typefaces that suit a certain project, or a typeface you may have seen, liked, and then photographed. Websites such as IdentiFont and What The Font, help you in finding them.


Font foundry's offer all different types of fonts that are available for purchase with licencing to state how many times, and for what, these fonts can be used. 
Emigre, lists the different styles and type designers - so you can search for the typeface your looking for. 


The font shown above is called "Mason" and was described as a Greek styled font. This could potentially be used in the logo. To buy this particular font would cost $125 dollars and included in that family is Mason Serif Regular, and Mason Serif Bold. The website also offers the design features of the specific type face.


It works the same as a stock image library, in the way that the fonts are downloadable and you pay by either pay pal or credit card. By downloading these fonts, you are binding yourself to a legal agreement, as mentioned in the terms and conditions.


The way the licencing works (for Emigre in particular, other font foundry's would have there own guidelines with similarities to this one) is that a basic licence covers you to have 1 location for the font (for example a design studio) with up to five devices in that location that are able to use it (for example, a mac computer). The fonts can not be modified or changed in any way shape or form, embedding the fonts into digital images will incur another charge, and Emigre must be mentioned in the production credits. 

Bibliography

http://www.emigre.com/EULOptions.php

http://www.shutterstock.com/licensing.mhtml

http://www.istockphoto.com/help/licenses

http://www.gettyimages.com.au/Corporate/LicenseInfo.aspx

Logos

Culture in Design

The Best of Both Worlds: A Forum In Delhi about International Collaborations in Craft & Design
by Kevin Murray

This is the first public event in India of a project that may be of interest to Indigo members. It would be great to see you there. Please see website for more details.

Trent Jansen 'Sign stool' from reused road signs (limited edition)

‘The Best of Both Worlds’ considers the increasing number of transnational partnerships being forged between craft and design. How can we combine the free-wheeling possibilities of modern capitalist world with the grounded meaning of cultural traditions?

Typically, a designer from a wealthy Western country seeks to produce something handmade using skills of a traditional artisan. While this does seem to reinforce global inequalities, it is often the best alternative for those seeking to sustain their craft. So how can designers and artisans work together in product development as a fair partnership? How can designers work with artisans in a way that respects their unique contribution? What is the role for Indian designers in these new transnational supply chains?

This forum is part of Sangam: The Australia India Design Platform, which is a three year program of events designed to promote creative design partnerships between Australia and India. It includes roundtables, forums and workshops in Melbourne and Delhi, Sydney and Ahmedabad, and Brisbane and Bangalore. To support partnerships, a code of practice for creative collaborations is being developed.

Come join in a public forum to consider the opportunities for craft and design through international partnerships. Hear from leading innovative designers and craftspersons in Australia and India, including Trent Jansen, Ishan Khosla, Matthew Butler and Sandra Bowkett. Consider the role of ethical consumerism in generating opportunities in craft, fashion, design and social justice.

Sangam (‘confluence’) is a strategic initiative of the Visual Arts Board (Australia Council) and supported by the Australia India Institute. It is located in the Ethical Design Laboratory, a research area of RMIT Centre for Design. Visit www.sangamproject.net for more information and register for updates.

My Response 

I think this is fantastic idea, and beneficial for all involved. There's no better way to strengthen your cultural awareness than by experiencing it, art is a great way to document those experiences, and bring two worlds together.

In western culture, more and more so we seem to stray away from traditional media, and creating traditional arts. So it would be very interesting to see someone go back in time with there art work, how their own personal styles would shine through these ancient, traditional techniques and the beautiful collaborations that would be created.

Aboriginal Motifs

– Aboriginal Motifs –

The Visual Arts & Protocol Guide, gives a list of 12 different principles, with protocols that need to be followed to incorporate aboriginal heritage in your artwork.
Two of those being respect and attribution & copyright.

Respect 
When coming up with any designs that are linked to, or reference aboriginal culture and heritage you have to keep in mind that Indigenous Australians, Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders, are the original inhabitants of Australia, and you must respect that. 
When creating artwork, the land must be acknowledged. So for example if you were designing a football logo, or an aboriginal community based football team, you would have to acknowledge who owned the land that their home ground was on, and incorporate that into your design. 
You would also seek approval from someone in the indigenous community, related to public art based projects. 

Attribution & Copyright 
Although there is no law, it is highly recommended that when using a piece of information, whether it be a an indigenous saying or motif, that the language group relevant should be acknowledged and mentioned as a part of the design.
Also attributing the source of which you gained a certain cultural image, in each and every publication that the artwork is used in. 


– Moral Rights & Issues –

Some moral rights and issues to be aware of when creating these designs, as stipulated in the protocol guide, are as follows.
• Attribute the artist - the original artists can ask for their names to be clearly displayed on all artworks that are in reference to it, and any reproductions of that artwork.
• No false or misleading attribution - Original artists have the right to take action if their work has been attributed to the wrong person
• Treating the artwork properly - Ways in which the use of artwork can be mistreated is by distorting, destructing or mutilating the artwork itself, or in such a way that it causes harm to the reputation of the original artist.
• Exhibiting the work in a certain way, or certain place that would cause harm to the original artists reputation. 

Native American Motifs

Atlanta Braves - American Baseball Team

sourced from http://content.sportslogos.net/logos/

The Atlanta braves have had a various amount of logo changes throughout the years, but to the right is the most current logo, that's displayed on their official website. 
To see a gallery of their past logos click here!

– Critical Description – 
Compared to other logos that have come before this one, its not awfully strong and sticking with a previous one would overall been more effective in my opinion.


The cursive type that has been chosen, is a motif in itself as typefaces with many similarities are used for other basketball teams logos; Milwaukee Brewers, Bay Bears, The Yankees, Orials, Cardinals, etc. The list goes on, it has a very distinct look that is often referred straight to baseball.


The teams colours have never changed, but the way chosen in displaying them has. In previous years the type has been reversed out to white, with a navy blue outline, and a red background. I feel this is more visually pleasing than the red text, with the navy outline. The contrast is quite strong, and even hurts your eyes a little bit.
The original logo featured an illustration of an Indian Head, named Chief Noc-A-Homa, to reference the Native American theme behind the name "Atlanta Braves", it also featured a tomahawk - which is an axe used by Native Americans. This logo was sought to be too controversial, so the Chief Noc-A-Homa was removed, but the Tomahawk still remains. 


I think the original illustration was much more visually interesting than just the tomahawk and the name of the league, but I can definitely see how it was offensive and it had to be removed. Personally if I were to make any changes to this current logo it would be to the composition and the way the colours have been displayed. For example if the text was on less of a slant, and the tomahawk underlined the word "Braves".

Bibliography

http://sportslogos.net/search_results.php?q=atlanta%20braves&p=1

http://www.logoreviews.org/atlanta-braves-logo

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk

Clash of The Titans

1) Who are the Titans?

The Titans comprised of twelve gods, who were dethroned by the Olympians. 

2) Are the any interesting motifs you see frequently appearing (Eg. Lightning bolts)? How do you interpret their meaning? Can you name a modern version, of this motif, used today?

a) Lightening bolts - Used in sporting logos such as "Port Power"

b) Bowl Shaped Candles - Displayed throughout the movie in the heavens, they had bowl's that held candles. These are still used today in modern interior decoration.

c) Shields - Used frequently in the movie, its still used in the modern day culture in Videogames - Such as Zelda. 

d) Wings - Shown on the kings shoulders and Pegasus, wings are used very frequently nowadays in Design. Examples such as logos - White Wings. Clothing - Nike Shoes, Costumes. Valentines day, cupid, etc

e) Greek Keys - A border used in traditional greek Architecture and Design, was shown throughout the movie and is still used today.

f) Owls - The owl shown in the movie is a replica of Athena's owl. Examples of owl motifs in pop culture are in clothing, jewellery, children's tv shows, it's even a popular tattoo design. 

g) Eagles - Throughout the movie, Zeus takes the form of an Eagle. Eagles are seen today in Sporting Teams, like West Coast Eagles. Band logos, such as the Ramones. And its America's National Emblem.

3) Is your Greek character in the movie? If so, does the film's interpretation match your research?
Yes she is, the interpretation was similar to some of the research I had come across in the ways that Medusa was raped, and that no man would make it out alive if they were to look in her eyes as they would turn to stone. As well as the fact that she was once beautiful before Athena placed a curse on her. There a many variations of the story of Medusa, so it had elements from quite a few.

5) Are any of the characters, in the movie, related (Eg. a mother or father, wife or husband, brother or sister) to your Greek myth? If so, how?
There was no one related to Medusa in the movie. 

6) Is their a constellation of stars named after your Greek character?
No there is no constellation of Medusa by herself, but she is incorporated in Perseus's as he is carrying her head under his arm. 

7) How is Medusa killed? Does your Greek character have a weakness?
Perseus Beheads her, her weakness is Gins, her power is ineffective on them - they do not have eyes.

8) Sketch at least 3 ideas for your logo and add them to this post.

Melbourne Sports Museum Critiques

The Olympic Emblem - Beijing 2008
Name: Chinese Seal, Dancing Beijing
Artist: A design team of 20, from the Art Research Centre for the Olympic Games, at the China Central Academy of Fine Arts.
Medium: Vector Art.
Date: 24/8/2008
Description: The logo for the 2008 Beijing Olympics is made up of a bright bold, block of colour, with a simple knockout graphic over the top. It's simplistic and modern, yet its referencing a more historical time period as the graphic was derived from ancient Chinese letter forms.

Elements & Principles
Line, shape, colour, letter form, texture. The line work in this design looks as if its almost calligraphic, with slight texture to it. The shapes are irregular, and the colour is striking and bold.

Art Style/Philosophy/Ism
The art movement that is most relevant to this design would be Art Nouveau. The lines in this design are organic, like that of Art Nouveau.

Concept/Theme
The theme behind the design is Chinese Seal, Dancing Beijing. It's a positive, modern approach at an ancient calligraphic style.

Personal Thoughts 
This logo was a lot stronger, than others that had came before it. The type is well integrated into the design. The colour choices are simple, and compliment each other. The overall design is effective to what it was trying to accomplish, and the style is relevant to the event that its advertising.



St Kilda Football Team - Logo Application - Football Jersey.
Artist: Unknown
Medium: More recent editions of the logo are vector art.
Date: 1977
Description: The St. Kilda Football has a strong use of bold colours, that equally contrast one another. Over the years changes have been made to the design, but none that are significant, and the style has always been very similar. The logo shares the same colour attributes as the material it's applied to. The shapes used in the logo are simplistic, with a light outline bordering the imagery.

Elements & Principles 
The elements and principles displayed in this design, are balance, colour, shape, and rhythm. Where these have been displayed are as following; Balance in the structure of the design, as it is evenly mirrored. Colour and shape are very prominent in the design, with the strong choices that have been made. Rhythm is incorporated with the curvaceous scroll, that suggests movement.

Art Style/Philosophy/Ism
The most relative art movements with this logo would be post modernism, because of its use of bold, contrasting colours. And Cubism, because of its use of geometric shapes.

Concept/Theme
The words written across the scroll read: Strength Through Loyalty, which is the teams motto. This has been represented in the logo by choosing a symbol of strength, - a shield. 
The scroll in the design is definitely a motif. 


Personal Thoughts
I think the logo is rather average and there definitely is some adjustments that could be made to make the overall composition stronger and more effective. The shapes could be modernised, and more contemporary.

Bibliography

http://en.beijing2008.cn/spirit/beijing2008/graphic/n214070081.shtml

http://en.beijing2008.cn/57/71/article211987157.shtml

http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/official/preparation/n214510154.shtml

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Kilda_Football_Club#Logo

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?p=17482469

http://www.vangoghgallery.com/influences/post-impressionists.html

Critiquing Tools

Art Vocabulary List
Transparent: Transparent describes something clear, see through or obvious.
Palette: The range of colors used by a particular artist or in a particular picture.
Demographic: Relating to the structure of populations.
Contrast: The state of being strikingly different from something else, typically something in juxtaposition or close association.
Negative Space: The space around and between the subject(s) of an image.


Adjective List
Geometric: Characterized by or decorated with regular lines and shapes.
Contour: An outline, esp. one representing or bounding the shape or form of something.
Hue: A color or shade, in its purest form. 
Prickly: Covered in prickles.
Sphere:  A round solid figure, or its surface, with every point on its surface equidistant from its center.


Principles and Elements of Design 


Elements:

Line: A line is a form with width and length, but no depth. Artists use lines to create edges, the outlines of objects. A line is created by the movement of the artist's pen.
Colour: Color or colour (see spelling differences) is the visual perceptual property corresponding in humans to the categories called red, green, blue and others. Color derives from the spectrum of light
Texture: The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance.
Shape: The external form or appearance of someone or something
Form: The visible shape or configuration of something.


Principles
Dynamics: Dynamics is the arrangement of visual elements in a composition to suggest the illusion of movement or direction. The effective use of dynamics in a design can add an emotive characteristic to your design making it appear restful and calming or active and energetic.
Rhythm: a movement in which some elements recurs regularly.  Like a dance it will have a flow of objects that will seem to be like the beat of music.
Scale: Scale can attract in different ways. It can be use to draw attention to the unexpected or exaggerated
Stability: The state of being stable.












http://www.swinburne.edu.au/design/tutorials/design/design/#seven
http://www.photoflashgraphics.com/articles/design_principles.htm
http://www.google.com.au

Style Time Line

- 1810 -

Dada

Dada began because of the First World War - Artists involved in this movement referred to themselves as non-artists, who created non-art, and believed that nothing had any meaning to it. It was a very pessimistic movement, in a very depressing time. It was against other movements such as rationalism, and materialism as they thought it had something to do with why the war began.

Well known artists during this period are Alice Bailly & Hans Arp

(Click on their names to see examples of their work!)

- 1880's -

Pointillism

A technique of painting that was created in 1886, with the use of small dots, combined to create an overall image. 

Well known artists during this time are Georges Seurat & Maximilien Luce

(Click on their names to see examples of their work!)

Symbolism

Symbolism stemmed from literature and poetry, with the belief that emotions could be represented though sound and rhythm, and that was conveyed through their paintings.  Well known artist during this period are Odilon Redon & Gustav Klimt (Click on their names to see examples of their work!)     - 1890's- Art Nouveau Art Nouveau was a style that was developed in Europe and North America, that focused on decoration, especially in architecture.  Well known artists during this period are Josef Hoffman & Friedrich Adler (Click on their names to see examples of their work!)

 - 1900's -

Cubism

Cubism is an abstract art style, where landscapes and people, where represented through the use of geometric shapes. Piece's of cubist art are often referred to "as if you where looking through life through a piece of fractured glass."

Well known artists during this period are Pablo Picasso & Georges Braque

(Click on their names to see examples of their work!)

 - 1920's -

Bauhaus

In Germany, in 1919 - a school of art, design and architecture was founded by Walter Gropius. 

Students that attended this school were taught about designing, while keeping mass production in mind. The school was shut down in 1933 by the Nazi's. But its style and influence is still around today - in furniture and architecture, to typography and design.

Well known artists during this period are Paul Klee &Wassily Kandinsky
(Click on their names to see examples of their work!)

Art Deco

Art Deco began in Paris in the 1920's and lasted until the 1930's. Art Deco style was imminent in a range of different mediums, from architecture to fashion, interior design to jewellery, film and industrial design, to art and design itself. 

It was a streamlined art movement, and was a mix between glamour and functionality. It was about travelling the world, living it up and looking expensive.

Well known artists during this period are George Barbier & Georges Lepape

(Click on their names to see examples of their work!)

 - 1950's -

Postmodernism
Postmodernism was a movement in architecture, where the artists involved tried to be unique, different, new. Diminishing other styles such as Avant Garde, and Modernism. They wanted to mix old styles with new.


Well known artists during this time were Umberto Boccioni & Roy Lichtenstein




Pop Art:

An art movement, that was mainly popular in England and America in the 1950's. Pop art included fine art, and updated it by including imagery, advertising, and news that were popular at the time. A common trend in pop art, was to remove a visual component, isolate it or merge it together with something unrelated. 

Pop art was about the attitude shift the world was having before the movement came about, it was about commercialism and consumerism.

Artists well known during this period are Andy Warhol & Roy Lichtenstein

(Click on their names to see examples of their work!)

- 1960's -

Minimalism:

A design trend, that references the De Stijl Movement, and was influenced by Japanese traditional design, that began post-World War II in the late 1960's early 1970's. The motto for this movement is, as said by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe - "Less is More"

Extreme Simplicity is what this movement entails, which is very obvious when you look at the works done in this period of time.

Artist famous during this art movement are Jo Baer & Ad Reinhardt.

(Click on their names to see examples of their work)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_art

http://www.getpopart.com/pop-art-artists.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Deco

http://www.ask.com/questions-about/Famous-Art-Deco-Artists

http://artophile.com/Artists/BarbierGeorge_ArtDecoandPochoir.htm

http://www.georginakelman.com/artist_bio.php?artist=14

http://toffsworld.com/lifestyle/art-information/bauhaus/

http://www.wassilykandinsky.net/graphics.php
http://www.theartgallery.com.au/kidsart/learn/cubism/
http://www.artmovements.co.uk/symbolism.htm

http://www.huntfor.com/absoluteig/klimt.htm
http://arthistory.about.com/cs/arthistory10one/a/dada.htm
http://www.moma.org/collection/artist.php?artist_id=11
http://www.georgesseurat.org/
http://www2.iath.virginia.edu/elab/hfl0242.html

Greek Research - Medusa

A Gorgon in Greek Mythology;

(A fierce, frightening, or repulsive woman)

Illustration of a Modern Day Medusa - Hanneke Bates

Appearance

When artists depict Medusa, its usually only her head that is shown. 

Although she was born beautiful, as time went on she turned into a monstrous creature with hair full of serpents.

In some portraits she is seen with wild boars tusks, a long black tongue, wings made of serpents and long sharp claws. 

Famous sculpture of Medusa by Gian Lorenzo!

History

There are different version of the stories, in some version's Medusa was a very beautiful woman, who seduced Athena's husband, the sea god Poseidon, and then fell pregnant. Athena was so enraged by this that she turned Medusa into an ugly creature, and any man who set eyes upon her turned to stone. 

In the different variations of the story, Medusa was ugly all along, or she was once beautiful - but provoked Athena by constantly speaking of her beauty and how it was far superior to others. And in other stories Medusa did not seduce Poseidon, but she was in fact raped. 

Adventure

Medusa's head was a prize, and who-over was brave enough to behead her would become a hero. Everyone was too afraid to risk being turned to stone, until Peresus decided he would give it a shot, in the hopes that Polydectes would keep lusting for his mother in secret, and marry Hippodamia instead. To convince him to marry Hippodamia even more so, he offered Medusa's head as a wedding present. 

Relationships

Medusa was one of three sisters, including Sthenno and Euryale, she was the only one out of the three that was mortal. She was parented by Phorcys and Ceto. 

Symbols

Medusa is symbol of feminism, and is commonly seen emphasising the serpents in her hair, and her piercing evil eyes. She's even used as a logo for Versace.

Have a look here!

Evolution

Medusa is a very recognisable character, and has been seen advertising all sorts of things. From hair extensions, to Greek taverns and restaurants, and even the mining industry. Medusa also plays a big role in music culture, rock songs are written about her, and bands have even been named after her. 

Art based around Medusa has definitely evolved throughout the ages as well, it began as stone carvings and paintings, and now a days Medusa's story is being portrayed in tattoo art in alternative culture. 

She even had a role in the children's from the 60's called "The Mighty Hercules"

Video of The Mighty Hercules cartoon - feat. Medusa! Created by Joseph Orilio

Tattoo of Medusa by Laotchi!

List of Sports

• Roller Derby
• Women's Boxing
• Cage Fighting 

                                                                                             Bibliography   

http://monsters.monstrous.com/medusa.htm

http://www.helium.com/items/975844-story-of-medusa-in-greek-mythology

http://www.dibonsmith.com/per_con.htm

http://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Creatures/Medusa/medusa.html

My goals for 2012.

In 2012, I do solemnly swear to try and upkeep the following list as my goals for 2012.

• I will not go to bed past 2am in the morning.
• I will not live off energy drinks and potato cakes. 
• I will not leave research and/or thumbnails till the last minute, I will do my work in the correct order. 
• I will aim to try my hardest at all times, and keep my head above water.
• I will take up yoga, to deal with the stress.
• I will make sure I pick doing homework, over watching television every time the choice presents itself in front of me. 
• I will actually be organised, and keep my things in places like a folder - then leaving it on a bus. Especially USB's.
• I will make the most out of this year, and get the marks I deserve.