Children's Story Book
The longest and most tedious assignment of all, the production of a story book incorporates all that have been learnt and taught in the previous assignments. In addition to considerations such as usage of colour, medium of print, and layout and structure organisation, I also learnt that it is important to do some market and field research first before plunging into an assignment.
Besides, it is also important to do research on the printing company one is about to engage for a print job, just in case the vendor is an amateur and produces work of a sub-standard.
More importantly, it is vital to keep relations among group members amicable, so as the allow each other to enjoy the working and production. Understanding, initiative, and cooperation are substantial characterristics one must have in order to work pleasnatly and effectively.
* On an ending note, I am delighted to acknowledge myself that my Photoshop and Free hand skills have indeed improved!
Assignment 6 - A Retrospective.
Design Analysis
In the midst of evaluating and scrutinising other's posters and their design, I have learnt that having a structure within a poster is of considerable importance. A structure will make the poster appear neat and organised, and this aspect will in turn influence how the viewer will look at the poster and interpret and read the information displayed.
In addition, it is also crucial to have some negative space in the poster. One that uses all available space will turn out aesthetically unpleasant, for it will appear largely cluttered and cramped, with information overloading and unorganised. Such a poster will not be able to capture view's attention, much less retain it.
In the midst of evaluating and scrutinising other's posters and their design, I have learnt that having a structure within a poster is of considerable importance. A structure will make the poster appear neat and organised, and this aspect will in turn influence how the viewer will look at the poster and interpret and read the information displayed.
In addition, it is also crucial to have some negative space in the poster. One that uses all available space will turn out aesthetically unpleasant, for it will appear largely cluttered and cramped, with information overloading and unorganised. Such a poster will not be able to capture view's attention, much less retain it.
Assignment 5 - A Retrospective.
Love Greeting Card
This assignment focuses on the concept of colours and how one uses and utilise them to bring out a desired effect and ambience. In the context of love, I realised that one do not have to use the cliched pink or red to do the job. Instead, one could also experiment with colours that are calm and serene such as sky blue or lush green.
In addition, I too learnt that using complemetary colours scheme produces a very soothing effect, and if one wishes to bring out a certain contrast within a picture, using colours which differs in tone and intensity will do the job nicely.
This assignment focuses on the concept of colours and how one uses and utilise them to bring out a desired effect and ambience. In the context of love, I realised that one do not have to use the cliched pink or red to do the job. Instead, one could also experiment with colours that are calm and serene such as sky blue or lush green.
In addition, I too learnt that using complemetary colours scheme produces a very soothing effect, and if one wishes to bring out a certain contrast within a picture, using colours which differs in tone and intensity will do the job nicely.
Assignment 4 - A Retrospective.
Poster Design
This assignment showcased the importance of knowing the agenda of your objective and also on what medium is it going to be presented. In this instance, the information will be displayed in a poster, hence there are specific requirements to be considered, such a feasibility of read, size of text, image portrayed, usage of colours, size of art piece etc.
Besides, another thing I gathered from this assignment is the printing material. An art work that is printed on different types of paper will inevitably produce different results. Hence, it is instrumental to consider where your art work is going to be placed and what are the intended effects desired when one is choosing what material to print on.
This assignment showcased the importance of knowing the agenda of your objective and also on what medium is it going to be presented. In this instance, the information will be displayed in a poster, hence there are specific requirements to be considered, such a feasibility of read, size of text, image portrayed, usage of colours, size of art piece etc.
Besides, another thing I gathered from this assignment is the printing material. An art work that is printed on different types of paper will inevitably produce different results. Hence, it is instrumental to consider where your art work is going to be placed and what are the intended effects desired when one is choosing what material to print on.
Assignment 3 - A Retrospective.
Visual Story
This assignment taught me to look at things from different perspective and viewpoints. To combat rigidity and inflexibility, I took photos from different angles and experimented with a first person and third person viewpoint so as to have a few variation in the photos.
In addition, it is of paramount importance to consider what are in your pictures, for every detail counts. Besides, one has to be wary of the presence of a frame and border when taking photos, for viewing an image from a camera's perspective and from a human eye is a stark contrast. Therefore, essential aspects of the photo must be considered to be inserted into the frame, for the border is apt at effectvely severing all other dimensions to the picture.
This assignment taught me to look at things from different perspective and viewpoints. To combat rigidity and inflexibility, I took photos from different angles and experimented with a first person and third person viewpoint so as to have a few variation in the photos.
In addition, it is of paramount importance to consider what are in your pictures, for every detail counts. Besides, one has to be wary of the presence of a frame and border when taking photos, for viewing an image from a camera's perspective and from a human eye is a stark contrast. Therefore, essential aspects of the photo must be considered to be inserted into the frame, for the border is apt at effectvely severing all other dimensions to the picture.
Assignment 2 - A Retrospective.
Abstraction & Representation - 'Making Images Talk'
In assignment 2, I learnt that certain images or symbols are able to effectively represent a certain object or item. In other words, upon visualising a few strokes or lines that depicts a vague picture, people are able to pin point what that object or item is.
(In the context of my assignment piece, a circle with the number 12 atop it effectively tells people that my sketch is of a watch/clock)
However it is to be noted that such representation are subject to one's country or culture, for different cultures have varied values or beliefs that influence their perspectives of looking and judging things.
In assignment 2, I learnt that certain images or symbols are able to effectively represent a certain object or item. In other words, upon visualising a few strokes or lines that depicts a vague picture, people are able to pin point what that object or item is.
(In the context of my assignment piece, a circle with the number 12 atop it effectively tells people that my sketch is of a watch/clock)
However it is to be noted that such representation are subject to one's country or culture, for different cultures have varied values or beliefs that influence their perspectives of looking and judging things.
Assignment 1 - A Retrospective.
Me Myself & I
In assignment 1, I realised the importance of sticking to and following instructions, and that should there be a grey area that needs clarification, it is best to clear my doubts so as to prevent my workpiece from being invalid due to a failure to adhere to required specifications.
Assignment 1 also demanded from me alot of creativity and at the same time it highlighted to me the importance of knowing how to use software such as Photoshop and Freehand to re-create my ideas in digital format. With such expertise at hand, one can easily express an idea by manipulating and exploiting the diverse capabilities of such softwares, and in the event of doing so, one may also stumble upon a new idea or concept that may come to you should a person rely only on a sketch book and the conventional pencil.
In assignment 1, I realised the importance of sticking to and following instructions, and that should there be a grey area that needs clarification, it is best to clear my doubts so as to prevent my workpiece from being invalid due to a failure to adhere to required specifications.
Assignment 1 also demanded from me alot of creativity and at the same time it highlighted to me the importance of knowing how to use software such as Photoshop and Freehand to re-create my ideas in digital format. With such expertise at hand, one can easily express an idea by manipulating and exploiting the diverse capabilities of such softwares, and in the event of doing so, one may also stumble upon a new idea or concept that may come to you should a person rely only on a sketch book and the conventional pencil.
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