DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGING // WEEK 1

29.03.2021//Week 1

Chaw Zhi Ting (0347344) 
Bachelor of Design (Hons) Creative Media
Digital Photography and Imaging // Exercise 1

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LECTURE:

It was our first day of class, we met Mr. Fauzi and Mr. Martin. They briefed us on the module and introduce us to Digital Photography & Imaging. I was so excited to learn about the module. I am impressed by past student's works and e-portfolio and I hope I can create awesome artwork like them in the upcoming projects. Besides, we have been taught about the Google Classroom platform to submit our task and assignment. Mr. Fauzi also shared with us handy tips to label and organize art files or folders in a systematic order for the projects. We were told to look for old magazines, brochure or newspaper to prepare physical photo collage elements for the upcoming exercise.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

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PRACTICAL: 

1. Bezier Game 

It was really fun to practice drawing with the pen tool. There many different shapes and object from simple to more complicated. I learned how to use the Shift key to make a straight line, Alt key to change direction while dragging the cursor. The game started with a simple shape like a square and circle and gradually became difficult to object such as aeroplane, cars and paper clip. I believe I need more practices to control the pen tool smoother. 

Figure 1.1 End result of Bezier Game

2. E-portfolio
 I have fun exploring the feature in Blogger. I also did a simple logo as my icon.

Figure 1.2 E-Portfolio Link https://chawjanicedesign.blogspot.com/

                          

3. Register Pinterest & Behance

Figure 1.3 Pinterest Moodboard https://www.pinterest.com/janicechaw25/dpi/

Figure 1.4 Behance Link https://www.behance.net/collection/182493013/DPI

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EXERCISE 1 : 
List 3 favourite graphic design work from Pinterest. Explain why you like the designs?

Design #1

Figure 2.0 "Oblivion" graphic by Pete Majarich

This graphic design may look simple by its minimal usage of colour but I like how the fine lines (net) creates wavy patterns and motions in this graphic. The ups and downs of the net create visual of mountains and waves which gives an unconscious feeling especially in the dark where the word “oblivion” is portrayed accurately.

Design #2

Figure 2.1 "Pressure" graphic by Magdiel Lopez

I love how this graphic portrays the emotions and tells the story behind them through surrealism. A man full of the pressure of what he went through in life, an innocent child was trying to comfort him by covering his eye and pad on his shoulder. The cloud portrays the desire of the man to a peaceful and stress-free mind. This was emphasized by tiny birds flying freely in the air and the colour gradient of the sky which creates a great contrast with the portrait.

Figure 2.2 "2018 Golden Melody Awards & Festival" collage poster by Postergram

The idea of this graphic composition is very interesting. At the first glance, it may look complicated with different sizes of human picture cuts. After compiling, it gives unity to the poster and some parts are highlighted to portray the character of each person. Overall, I like the choice of colour and style which gives a mysterious atmosphere in this design.

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FEEDBACKS : 

Mr. Fauzi commented he likes the way I manage your blog which is very informative and simplify. I really appreciate the comment by the lecturer and will keep it up to maintain and update the blog consistently.

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CHECK OUT MORE >>>

Project 1: Physical &Digital Collage

Project 2: Recolouring & Refugee poster 

Project 3: E-Portfolio Compilations 

Project 4: Selt titled (still & animation)

Weekly Lecture & Exercises