Introduction
Composing in Context has an almost infinite scope, because there are different means of composition for each context. "Context" in this case generally refers to a field of study, but it can be applied just as easily to other concepts like society and daily life.Since the scope is so large, trying to include every context in which we compose is impossible in the given time span, so we covered certain universal composition methods, such as the creative process, and saw how they applied to a small sampling of contexts. In the case of the guest speakers, these contexts were linguistic composition and lighting composition. The guest speakers discussed their own personal composition techniques as it applied to their individual contexts and we were able to draw conclusions about composing as a whole.
Starting Points
Even before taking this class I realized that composition, though I did not necessarily call it that, was necessary for the creation of all forms of art.I knew that how we composed our artistic works changes the messages they send.
What I Learned
I had not before realized that the scope of composition could include not only art, but also whatever we put together. Even something as simple as how we dress in the morning is a composition in and of itself. I also didn't realize just how versatile the creative process is. I previously thought that it was highly specified to any given context, but now I see that the creative process can be applied to any creative composition in any context, with only a few context-dependent changes.
Things I Would Like to Learn More About
I am looking forward to learning more about composing in my chosen field of study, film. Especially so since one of the guest speakers for film is the wonderful Julian Semilian, who is always a joy to listen to. I also look forward to seeing what I can gain from other fields, visual arts especially since I would like to go into animation, but I would be lying if I said I wasn't looking forward to film above all else.
Conclusion
In terms of composition, context is only a technicality that tells you what specific skills you need. It is really your mastery of the creative process that determines how you compose both in your artistic works and in your daily life. While contexts provide a medium for you to compose with, all compositions regardless of context are born of the universal creative process.
