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New Project Context 

After much re-evaluating, I Decided to take a step back from the focus of archetypes and what they entail. After mindmaping and researching, I re-vistited previous ideas that I hadn't explored in depth before. These ideas shipped my project into what it is in its final form now.

1) The Shadow:

 Carl Jung touched on a dark figure in his philosophy/ Phycology. This being the shadow. Carl Jung defined this as  “The aspects of the personality that we choose to reject and repress. For one reason or another, we all have parts of ourselves that we don’t like—or that we think society won’t like—so we push those parts down into our unconscious psyches. It is this collection of repressed aspects of our identity that Jung referred to as our shadow self.”

Each of the 12 archetypes casts a shadow. Their shadow more often than not, portrays the repressed feelings commonly being opposite to what defines them.  

2) The Elder scrolls & Gaming: 

The elder scrolls is a game that I used to play when I was a kid. In this expansive fantasy game, set in a magical world, there are godlike beings called “Divines” or “Daedra”, each of which has unique behaviours and worshippers.In the game you choose which Divine you would like to follow, like a “character selection screen”. This made me think of how ancient Greeks and Norse worshippers chose their gods, much like a kid choosing a character to play in a game.

3) Retro Gaming: 

The retro style came out of the focus on childhood gaming as theme. I used photoshop to make each archetype digitalised and pixilated.

The results of these three ideas, ended in the final product. Furthermore, in the theme of retro gaming, I used code to represent the shadow of each archetype. As the shadow is the primal/ instinctual code we are all made of, but choose to repress. I also posed the shadows to portray the behaviour of the archetypes individual shadow. 

The colour in the background of each image is associated with each archetype. For example white is associated with purity, therefore is used in the "innocent" archetype. 

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Lover 

Greek God associated with the lover Archetype: Aphrodite is the goddess of love, passion, and beauty. 

Fantasy character associated with lover Archetype: Ross and Rachel, from the Tv show friends, seem to have an insuperable bond between the. The are inseparable and often rely on each other to function properly.

Real life character associated with lover Archetype: The coach Phil Jackson was famous for being a great coach and a real team player. This falls online with the lover archetype as without the team the coach is lost.

Activity or profession associated with lover Archetype: Being a coach is a profession that falls inline with all the characteristics of the lover archetype. 

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Explorer

Greek God associated with the Explorer Archetype: Hermes was the Ancient Greek god of travel and was associated with exploration.

Fantasy character associated with Archetype: Indiana jones, is a classic example of exploration, as he discovers ancient tombs and treasures.

Real life character associated with Archetype: Howard carter, was a famous archaeologist, who first discovered the Tomb of Tutankhamun.

Activity or profession associated with Explorer Archetype: Speleology, is the profession of exploring caves. This is a perfect profession depicting the Explorer archetype, discovering unknown areas of the world.

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HERO

Greek God associated with the Hero Archetype: I chose Achilles as the greek legend, as he is a perfect depiction of a hero. Courageous and strong.

Fantasy character associated with Hero Archetype: Aragon is a great example of a hero struggle against evil in the lord of the rings franchise.

Real life character associated with Hero Archetype: Audie Murphy was one of the most decorated American combat soldiers of WW2.  He received the first Medal of Honor at the young age of 19, as in WW2 he single handedly held off an entire company of German soldiers for an hour. Then once help arrived he led a successful counterattack while wounded and out of ammunition.

Activity or profession associated with Hero Archetype: I chose the profession of a surgeon to depict the hero archetype. 

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Ruler Archetype

Greek God associated with the ruler Archetype: 

Zeus is the ruler/ king ion Olympus, therefore is a perfect example of the ruler archetype. He is also a great example of the creator archetype as well, as he created mankind.

Fantasy character associated with ruler Archetype: 

The red queen is a perfect example of the ruler archetype turned corrupt, focusing more on personal gain, pleasure and power, rather than entering ones community

Real life character associated with ruler Archetype:

Elon musk, needs to introduction, he is incredible wealthy and sucessful, and has power. He is known for using that power for good, helping those in need.

Activity or profession associated with ruler Archetype:

I chose the profession of being a CEO of a company, as it is an intensive leadership role.

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The Creator Archetype

Greek God associated with the creator archetype: Hephaestus was the god f the forge. In greek myth, he created the most beautiful objects such as jewellery  and some weapons. He is known as one of the most innovative and creative Greek gods

The fantasy character associated with the creator archetype: Tony Stark/Iron Man is a perfect example of the creator archetype.

Real life character associated with the creator archetype: Thomas Edison is a famous inventor who invented things such as Electric power generation, mass communication, sound recording and motion pictures.

Activity or profession associated with the creator archetype: the most classic creative profession is that of an artist, and the most classical form of art is painting.

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The Caregiver Archetype 

Before and After 

For this archetype I used the outfit of a hospital ward. I also used a selethescope and a surgical mask as symbols of medical care. I also used a fake baby as a prop to show the act of caring.

Greek god associated with the Caregiver Archetype: Asclepius is the Greek God of care, medicine, healing, rejuvenation and physicians.

Fantasy Character associated with the Caregiver Archetype: Mary Poppins is an iconic character that takes care of kids, I was also going to use Nanny McPhee but decided Mary Poppins is a more recognisable figure.

Real life character associated with the Caregiver Archetype: Clara button was the founder of the American Red Cross. She risk her life to bring supplies and support during the American Civil War, and is an icon of care and support.

Activity or profession associated with the caregiver Archetype: I chose an image depicting the profession of a care assistant.

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Examples of my new layout 

Jester Archetype:

 Greek God associated with the Jester Archetype archetype: Dionysus, was the God of  wine, winemaking, grape cultivation, fertility, ritual madness, theater, and religious ecstasy.

Fantasy character associated with the Jester archetype: The weaselly Brothers from the franchise Harry Potter are a great example of the Jester archetype. They refuse to live a normal life, and want to have fun all the time, playing pranks on each other and others around them. They would rather joke and laugh then face harsh situations and choices. And when they are faced with hard situations and choices they cope by humour. 

Real-life character associated with the Jester archetype: A real life example of the Jester archetype is Robin Williams. As a comedian he was known for bringing joy and laughter to a room. 

Activity or profession associated with the Jester archetype: Clowns are a stereotypical form of entertainment for children, whose profession it is to bring joy and laughter to an audience.

Outlaw Archetype:

Greek God associated with the Outlaw Archetype: Janus is the Greek God of change and motion, he is depicted with two faces one looking in the future and one in the past.

 Fantasy character associated with the outlaw archetype: Robin Heard is probably the most classical form of an outlaw. Taking from the rich and giving to the poor, through crime.

 Real-life character associated with the outlaw archetype: Pablo Escobar is an interesting figure in history. To some she was a heinous criminal/drug lord, but to some he was a saviour.

 Activity or profession associated with the outlaw archetype: An activity that embodies the outlaw archetype, is protesting, rioting and revolution.

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NEW LAYOUT

After receiving feedback on my previous works I have decided to make some alterations to how my images would look, mainly involving the background.

The feedback I received that I wanted to act on is:

“There are too many images in the background and they are all bait distracting”

“What do the images represent? why are they there? is there a purpose or structure to what images you choose for your background?”

“The images in the background are too bold, they stand out too much, and are distracting the viewer from the main archetype subject”

I will be responding to the feedback by: 

Reducing the quantity of imagery in the background to only four images

Each image will have a meaning, purpose and pattern.

The background will be blurred and the opacity reduced to a ghostly version of its former self

Here I have deigned a template to portray these changes visually.

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Examples of Archetypes

After researching I found a website with examples archetypes:

1. The Lover

The romantic lead who’s guided by the heart.

Strengths: humanism, passion, conviction

Weaknesses: naivete, irrationality

Lover Archetype Examples: Romeo and Juliet (Romeo and Juliet), Noah Calhoun (The Notebook), Scarlett O’Hara (Gone With the Wind), Belle (Beauty and the Beast)

2. The Hero

The protagonist who rises to meet a challenge and saves the day.

Strengths: courage, perseverance, honor

Weaknesses: overconfidence, hubris

Hero Archetype Examples: Achilles (The Iliad), Luke Skywalker (Star Wars), Wonder Woman (Wonder Woman), Harry Potter (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

3. The Magician

A powerful figure who has harnessed the ways of the universe to achieve key goals.

Strengths: omniscience, omnipotence, discipline

Weaknesses: corruptibility, arrogance

Magician Archetype Examples: Prospero (The Tempest), Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings), Morpheus (The Matrix), Darth Vader (Star Wars)

4. The Outlaw

The rebel who won’t abide by society’s demands.

Strengths: independent thinking, virtue, owes no favors

Weaknesses: self-involved, potentially criminal

Outlaw Archetype Examples: Han Solo (Star Wars), Dean Moriarty (On the Road), Humbert Humbert (Lolita), Batman (The Dark Knight)

5. The Explorer

A character naturally driven to push the boundaries of the status quo and explore the unknown.

Strengths: curious, driven, motivated by self-improvement

Weaknesses: restless, unreliable, never satisfied

Explorer Archetype Examples: Odysseus (The Odyssey), Sal Paradise (On the Road), Huckleberry Finn (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn), Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes)

6. The Sage

A wise figure with knowledge for those who inquire. The mother figure or mentor is often based on this archetype.

Strengths: wisdom, experience, insight

Weaknesses: cautious, hesitant to actually join the action

Famous sages: Athena (The Odyssey), Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars), Hannibal Lecter (The Silence of the Lambs), The Oracle (The Matrix)

7. The Innocent

A morally pure character, often a child, whose only intentions are good.

Strengths: morality, kindness, sincerity

Weaknesses: vulnerable, naive, rarely skilled

Innocent Archetype Examples: Tiny Tim (A Christmas Carol), Lennie Small (Of Mice and Men), Cio-Cio-san (Madame Butterfly), Buddy the Elf (Elf)

8. The Creator

A motivated visionary who creates art or structures during the narrative.

Strengths: creativity, willpower, conviction

Weaknesses: self-involvement, single-mindedness, lack of practical skills

Creator Archetype Examples: Zeus (The Iliad), Dr. Emmett Brown (Back to the Future), Dr. Moreau (The Island of Dr. Moreau), Dr. Victor Frankenstein (Frankenstein)

9. The Ruler

A character with legal or emotional power over others.

Strengths: omnipotence, status, resources

Weaknesses: aloofness, disliked by others, out of touch

Ruler Archetype Examples: Creon (Oedipus Rex), King Lear (King Lear), Aunt Sally (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn), Tony Soprano (The Sopranos)

10. The Caregiver

A character who continually supports others and makes sacrifices on their behalf.

Strengths: honorable, selfless, loyal

Weaknesses: lacking personal ambition or leadership

Caregiver Archetype Examples: Dolly Oblonsky (Anna Karenina), Calpurnia (To Kill a Mockingbird), Samwell Tarly (The Game of Thrones series), Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins)

11. The Everyman

A relatable character who feels recognizable from daily life.

Strengths: grounded, salt-of-the-earth, relatable

Weaknesses: lacking special powers, often unprepared for what’s to come

Everyman Archetype Examples: Bilbo Baggins (The Hobbit), Leopold Bloom (Ulysses), Leslie Knope (Parks & Recreation), Winston Smith (1984)

12. The Jester

A funny character or trickster who provides comic relief, but may also speak important truths.

Strengths: funny, disarming, insightful

Weaknesses: can be obnoxious and superficial

Jester Archetype Examples: Sir John Falstaff (Henry V), King Lear’s Fool (King Lear), Frank and Estelle Costanza (Seinfeld), R2D2 and C-3PO (Star Wars)

These 12 archetypes, each with highly identifiable traits, populate our books, poetry, films, and theatrical productions.

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Trying out different types background imagery based of feedback I have received 

After receiving feedback It was suggested to me to put a single picture behind the archetypes that shows what the archetype is about, and place the archetype onto of the image.

 I also tried to put the archetype in the image itself, however I didn't like the result so I won't use it.

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Deciding Archetype Hue/ Colour and Symbols 

Here I have created a graph of the colour spectrum and on it placed symbols all 12 of Carl Young's archetypes. This is to help me decide what shoe/colours will be associated with each individual archetype. 

I will be basing my decision on research on colour psychology and the history of colour. For example the colour red is associated with danger.

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Coming Together

Putting the Outlaw archetype next to the jester archetype, puts my project into perspective and helps me visualise and end goal for this project.

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JESTER variations ideas

In this variation, I used various images that are associated with the jester archetype such as celebrities, party revellers and peoples laughing and generally having a good time.

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THE JESTER ARCHETYPE + Props that I invested in

Like the previous archetype of the outlaw, I used a green screen to help outline the archetype on post production. 

I also used two props of a jester hat and neck piece, to embody the jester archetype. I also used a tankard as a prop as it linked to alcohol, partying and having a good time which is what the jester archetype is about.

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Visual inspiration on character design 

Here I have gathered a collage of images that to me give a real sense of what I want some of my archetypes to look like. each image inspires an archetype in terms of pose, fashion, character, look and even colour/hue.

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Gathering a collection of poses for different archetypes