☆Lesson 5: Juxtaposition☆ Analogy Vs Metaphor

Analogy VS Metaphor

Metaphor originated from the Greek word, metaphor which simply means to transfer. Analogy came from the Greek word, analogia which means proportion. Despite the similarities an analogy is not a metaphor. An analogy is usually used when one is trying to explain something complex using something familiar as an example. We call something a metaphor when we speak figuratively to describe something.

Examples of metaphors

Life is a journey, purposes are destinations, means are routes, difficulties are obstacles, counselors are guides, achievements are landmarks, choices are crossroads..

A lifetime is a day, death is sleep; a lifetime is a year, death is winter..

Life is a struggle, dying is losing a contest against an adversary..

Life is a precious possession, death is a loss..

cited from : http://www.englishforums.com/English/ExamplesOfMetaphors/vvk/post.htm

Examples of Analogy

1. Glove is to hand as paint is to wall
2. Citizens are to president as solar system is to galaxy
3. Horses are to past societies as computers are to future societies

cited from : http://www.greatsongwriting.com/analogy-examples.html

☆Lesson 5: Juxtaposition☆ Creating a creature

In this exercise, we are required to think TWO animals which can be combined and create a new creature. However, the creature that is created should not have strong living abilities.

My result :

☆Lesson 5: Juxtaposition☆ Combination of words

In the class, we were given 2 series of words which paired with a number in front of them.

1. flower
2. lighting
3. ice
4. light
5. fire
6. duck
7. dog
8. oil
9. leaf
10. fly

0 head

9 rain

8 wood

7 tree

6 spider

5 root

4 mountain

3 wein

2 rock

1 water

Step 1

Thinks 3 pairs of number between 00-99.

Step 2

Match the words according to the numbers.

Step 3

Make a sentence for each pair of the words.

Step 4

Draw a picture to describe the sentences.

The 3 pairs of number choosen:

17 FlowerTree

09 FlyRain

92 LeafRock

Making a sentence :

FlowerTree : A tree with flowers grown.

FlyRain : Rain drops that have wings to fly.

LeafRock : A leaf shaped rock.

Picture :

☆Lesson 5: Juxtaposition☆ Love-Chili

In the class, we are given two parts for the exercise.

Part (a) :

Based on this title " Love - Chili" Describe love with chili.

image resource : http://www.allinnone.com/game/1028/Red-Hot-Chili-Love.html

love is like a chili

there are big and mini chili

some are hot and some are not

and chilies chilies i love you not

Part (b) :

In this exercise, we are required to use "mortar and pestle" to describe men/women.

Men is like mortar and pestle because they are as hard as rock and they use their strength to work earn money for the family.

☆Lesson 5: Juxtaposition☆ Examples of Juxtaposition

Examples of Juxtaposition :

Juxtaposition (Granite and steel) by Hideo Furuta

" 'Juxtaposition' is made up of a series of four steel tables and eight hand-carved granite spheres. Fascinated by the relationship between mathematics and Fine Art this work reflects this investigation. The tables and spheres are positioned by applying mathematical theories relating to 'transformation matrices'. The result creates a fascinating experience for the viewer to explore and investigate."

cited from: http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Leisure%20and%20Culture/Art/ArtMaps/Temp/install/juxtaposition.aspx

image resource :http://www.flickr.com/photos/photocritic/3903008769/

Petit Collage - Juxtaposition of Patterns, Textures and Languages

image resource : http://www.daddydrama.com/2007/04/petit...rns.html

☆Lesson 5: Juxtaposition☆ What is Juxtaposition

In this week, the lecturer talked about Juxtaposition and Random Juxtaposition. This is the first time I have ever heard about it.

What is Juxtaposition?

"Juxtaposition can be defined as placing two variables, side by side and their contrast or similarities are shown through comparison. Many creative processes rely on juxtaposition. By juxtaposing two objects or words next to each other, human brain will automatically associate or transfer meaning. Usually 'turning' something familiar to something less familar or vice-versa."

cited from :lecturer notes

It can be conclude that , juxtaposition means placing things side by side to bring out a specific quality or creating an effect. The similarities and differences between the two elements will attract the viewer's attention.

What is Random Juxtaposition?

"Random juxtaposition refers to the stimulation of creativity in problem solving, design or other creative pursuit by confronting two unrelated concepts or objects, usually the goal or problem to be solved on the one hand and a randomly selected object or concept on the other. Similar to an oxymoron."

cited from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random_juxtaposition

"Here the process requires the introduction of a completely random stimulus which is juxtaposed with the problem in hand. The connection that developes between the two may serve to give emphasis to the side track. For example, the juxtaposition of ‘cigarette po soap’ gave rise to the idea of putting flower seeds in the butts of cigarette so that man would beautify the surroundings with his waste instead of messing them up. This is not a specially strong idea, but it does illustrate the sort of idea that could not come directly from analysis of the situation itself – although with hindsight it makes good sense. The juxtaposition of ‘cigarette po traffic-light’ produced the idea of a red ‘danger’ band that would be about two centimetres from the butt end of the cigarette, since the last two centimetres are the most dangerous, as he smoke particles that have condensed there are re-evaporated. A person who deliberately smoked into the danger zone would be making a conscious decision to do so. There are many other techniques and processes in lateral thinking, and these are described in detail elsewhere. The direct purpose of lateral thinking is to develop a new way of looking at things. For example, if we were to say ‘self po leaf’ we might develop the concept of several different selves all of which were separate but which depended upon and fed into the central self. "

Passage taken from: “The Happiness Purpose”, by Edward de Bono, ISBN 0 85117 1257Copyright © European Music Ltd 1977

cited from : http://www.edwarddebono.com/PassageDetail.php?passage_id=628&

☆Lesson 4: Associated Mind Map☆

In this week's class, first, we have to choose 3 words given in the mind map shown by the lecturer about mortar and pestle. Then, using the 3 words, we need to think other useful functions of mortar and pestle in the coming future. We have to be creative and open our mind in this exercise.

Below is the result after a long process of brainstorming.

☆Lesson 3: Method of Creative Thinking☆ Class Reflection

Class Reflection

In the class , we learn about Method of Creative Thinking. Mind map is introduced to us and it is a useful and efficient way of generating ideas to create a thing. The Mind map is like a tree branches out from the main root.

There are 2 types of mine maps :

• Logical Mind Map
• Associated Mind Map

Examples of Mind Maps:

Image source : http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/

Image source : http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/

☆Lesson 3: Method of Creative Thinking☆ What is Mind Map?

A Mind Map is a graphically way to represent ideas and concepts. It helps to structure information, helping a person to analyze, synthesize, and generate new ideas. In a Mind Map, the structures resembles how a person's brain actually works. Using colours, images to bring mere words to life, Mind mapping is a powerful way to convey ideas.

☆ we use mind maps for :

• Note taking
• Brainstorming
• Problem solving
• Planning
• Memorizing
• Presenting information

There are two types of Mind Map :

• Logical Mind Map
• Associated Mind Map

☆Creative Digital Mind Map : About Me

☆Stereotype

Stereotypes are generalizations or assumptions about all members of a group whereby we attribute a defined set of characteristics involving gender, race, national origins to this group. Stereotype can be positive or negative. When people don't understand a kind of person, they put them into classifications, thinking that everyone which is the same kind should be the same, or anyone who acts like their classifications is one.

☆Lesson 3: Method of Creative Thinking☆

☆Lesson 2☆ Creativity - Novelty - Innovation - Invention

[link]

Creativity is a process , while invention and innovation both are states. Creativity is a state of mind in which to be able to discover new ideas. New ideas usually means doing something in a new way...which is innovation.

Innovation leads to invention...a new discovery, creating something never exist before.

Creativity - Invention - Innovation all these are comes in a sequence.

☆ Novelty

In my point of view, novelty means something new and special. Novelty can be divided into 2 types : subjective and objective novelty. Subjective novelty is the point of view of something new and unique by either an individual or a group of people who has the same way of thinking. Objective novelty, on the other hand, means something new through the ages.

This is a real novelty product to put in any car lover's home.

[link]

☆ Innovation

An innovation is a new way to do something. Innovation is a process of making improvements, including re-invent product, idea and concept to the society for commercialize. An innovation has to be accepted by the public and could satisfy everyone's need in any way.

[ link ]

☆ Invention

Invention is a creation of something in mind, to make a whole new device. However, in order to be call an innovation, an invention must be at a reasonable economical cost and in the mean time , satisfy the society's specific needs.

[link]

This is a funny Japanese invention.

[link]

[link]

☆Lesson 1☆Lovely- adorable cakes

✿Creative and lovely cakes made by a friend of mine.✿

✿Made by : HLmilk✿

✿ Creativity in making cakes ✿

✿Look how cute she has made them✿

☆Lesson 1☆Define Creativity

☆ What is creativity?

There is many ways of saying it. However....
To me, i define creativity as a unique process in changing a person's passion and new ideas into something real. A creative person has the ability to invent something and developed new ways of looking at things.

This is a photo of a friend and her friends in front of a special mirror. It looks funny as if they are from different world.