- INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PAPER -
"Colour as a semiotic mode: exploring the visual adaptation of fairy tales."

Research Books

I started my research by gathering some books about colour and
making notes on some of them, the others I have photographed,
Research Notes

These are the notes that I have made so far on the books that I have read, this is an ongoing process which I will add to as this project continues.
Journal and Article Quotes

Illustrations For Semiotic Analysis

- ​The Same Scene From "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen - Illustrated 95 Year Apart -
I am unsure whether I should compare these two images directly within my research paper or create my own illustrations to be analysed one being black and white,
​another as a watercolour painting and finally a combination image combining the two. I think it would be interesting to find out which type of illustration that children prefer.
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Other Versions Of The Same Scene That I Have Found
Lecture Notes and Feedback
Discussion With Tony and Dwayne (Illustration Tutors)

When I had some questions about colour in illustration I decided to go and talk to Tony about it as he loves colour and has such a wonderful understanding of its use as more than just something to add decoration. Luckily Dwayne also joined in on the conversation so I had two different opinions, both Tony and Dwayne agreed that colour is now used as for more of a decorative element, whereas Tony said that it should be used to communicate mood and mystery. My use of colour is only at a basic level currently which is part of the reason that I chose this project, I want to improve and this improvement will surely be aided by and academic basis for my exploration. Reflecting on this conversation has made me realise that I could actually ask Tony and Dwayne these questions as part of an actually interview and record the questions, I think I am going to ask them if they would be okay doing this so I can add it into my Research Ethics Application.
Artists That Use Colour Well - As Recommended By Tony and Dwayne
Practice Based Research
Bibliography References
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  • Andersen, H.C. (2004) Hans Anderson's Fairy Tales. Thirteenth Printing Edn. London: The Folio Society.
  • Andersen, H.C. and Lewis, N. (2007) The Snow Queen. London: Walker Books.
  • Barthes, R., Lavers, A. and Smith, C. (1977) Elements of semiology. New York: Hill and Wang.
  • Birren, F. (1965) History of colour in painting: with new principles of color expression. Reinhold.
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