MP 3

Hello all,

This project was an interesting one because at first I was completely lost on what to do.  But once I understood the project I just took off with it.  I choose to use the Jesse Owens North gym as the building I wanted to be mine.  I added on to this building with the Chicago Blackhawks logo.  It is on the east side of the building which is where the main entrance is.  I choose this because all my friends know I am an adamant hawks fan so I thought it was very fitting.

In photo shop I needed to use cropping tools to cut the logo out.  I used transforming tools along with shading  to make it look like the logo actually was placed on the building.  I think this was a good exercise to show how you everyone views different buildings as their own or how they relate to certain buildings on campus.

MP 2

Hello all,

I think this picture shows my identity because it illustrates how all the little things lead into one big picture. The cell phone, lap top, hockey, ohio state, everything relates to how I live, and I live in my house.  I keep everything here at night and take some things out during the day, but everything always ends up back here.  I use most of these things daily, and if its not daily its probably every other day.  It does not show my identity because it doesn't show how my friends fit into my life and they are a huge part of it.  All my friends either par take in these activities with me or do it on their own so the only thing I would like to add is to illustrate how my friends are a huge part in my life too.

Thank you,

Tyler Thines

10 Items

Hello all,

First off these are in no particular order of importance to me.

Titleist Hat - I chose this because I have grown to love the game of golf over the past few years.  It has always been known has hockeys off season sport but I did not always play and I am not the best golfer either but it is a great way for me to relax and get everything off my mind. I go with some of my best friends and just enjoy being outside and occasionally making a great shot.
-Relaxing activity

Lap Top - I chose this because my lap top is a vital part of my life in college.  I carry it with me every day to do school work, read the news, and facebook to keep up with my friends.  In todays world if you are not connected you can miss out on a lot of important things around the world.
-Resource to everything

Ipod- I chose my ipod because I listen to it everyday, unless I forget to charge it.  I listen to it walking around, working out, and studying.  I have music on my ipod for every mood I'm in so it is also a release to me because when I have it in I do not have to worry about listening to anything around me.
-Everyday necessity

Blackhawks Hat - I chose this because the Blackhawks are my favorite team and I love hockey.  Every time they are playing I normally talk to my Dad like every half hour whether I am watching them or not because either I am or he is and we just talk about what is going on in the game. It always gives us something to talk about
-Family team

Fridge- I chose this because with out my fridge I would not have anywhere to keep my food so it is obviously important to me.  I need to eat right to stay healthy and in shape.
-Vital object

Cell Phone -  I chose my cell phone because it is always on me when I am not either playing hockey, playing golf, or working out.  And also some other things that you obviously can not keep your phone on you.  But it keeps my schedule, keeps me in contact with friends and family, and also gives me something to do at all times if I get bored.
-Always on me

Hockey Bag- I chose this because hockey is my ultimate release.  I took a few years off of competitive hockey and I decided I could not do it anymore. I have been back playing for a week and my spirits are already up.  When I am playing hockey I do not have to worry about school work, any problems I am having, or stress I may have. Also playing hockey has given me some of the best friendships ever. Hockey is a unique sport and when you join a new team for the first time everyone excepts you like you are part of the family.  The friendships I have made playing hockey is something I will never forget and look forward to always having them.
-Ultimate release

Ohio State Logo - I chose this because I love going to Ohio State. I transferred here my sophomore year and I think it is the best decision I could have made. I love the school, the city, and everything about it. Everyones passion about the University is unreal and could not picture myself going to college anywhere but here.
-Best Decision

American Flag - I chose this because I think it stands for the great country we live in and how lucky we actually are.  It also stands for all the people that have served in the military and the ones who gave their lives so we can have the freedoms we have today.  Sometimes my friends and I just play patriotic music and have a great time knowing that we are free and celebrate living in this great country.
-Symbol of Freedom

My House-  I chose my house because I have had a blast living there this year. I have met tons of people and have had tons of fun.  Our house is known to all of our friends as the house to go to on the weekend.  We have had a lot of parties already this year but its not just about the parties.  I live with four of my team mates so it just allows me to always be with people I like being with.
-Favorite Spot

Project1

Hello all,

This project was about my journey to class everyday. At first i was kind of confused on how I would do this but once I got started it was really easy and exciting.  When you do not think about all the little things that happen every day you sure can miss a lot.

My picture is of a map from google maps and pictures I took on my way to class.  It starts off at my home as I walk to the union and get on the bus and take it over to the business building and walk from there to the stadium.   This is denoted in my work by different color lines in which i used the paint brush in photo shop.  I also used different layers for each picture so I could adjust it to my liking.  I had to resize each picture using the cropping tool and make sure they were still proportioned right.

All in all I would say this project is a good introduction to use photo shop for the rest of class and I'm excited to learn more.

Tyler Thines

Journey to Class

Hello all,

As I begin my walk to class each day it all starts out the same way, before I leave the house I make sure i put my head phones in for my ipod.  I walk out the door and turn down 13th street and head to campus.  If I am tired I will walk down 13th, cross High st. and go through the union to get on the bus. I take the bus to the Fisher College of Business and then walk to class from there.  They're might be a closer spot to get off of but I have not taken the time to figure it out.

On my way here I always keep to myself unless I run into some that I know, then i will take my head phones out and talk to them.  This early in the morning I just prefer to stick to myself.  But since I have my head phones on I miss out on a lot of the surrounding sounds but am typically pretty vigilante on looking around.  I notice people walking, people on the bus, and how they react to other things that happen.  If I'm going to have a busy day my people watching declines and I plan out my day so I am more oblivious to what is going on around me.  But I am always aware enough to know what is going on directly around me to make sure I know if there would be any danger or anything.

I look forward to working on this project.

Thank you,
Tyler Thines

Wexner Center

The piece of art I choose while browsing all the pieces is The Farm by Alexis Rockman. She did this piece of art in 2001 and the media is oil and acrylic on wood.

While walking through the exhibit this one really caught my eye. I think the connotations of this piece are based on the realities of the farm life.  These animals are viatal pieces to farmers lives and help them have a living off of this.  The denotations I believe are that all of these animals are essential to to farm life, and every day life.  All of these animals are important to life as a human to survive.  They are all interrelated based on the food chain.

I think the big picture is how important it is for us as humans to sustain all kinds of life to ensure the better of the human race.



Tyler Thines