Digital Photography and Imaging- Week 1

Angel Tan Xin Kei / 0356117

Digital Photography and Imaging / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media

Week 1 ( 5.10.2023) 


                       LECTURE

Subject Outline and Expectations

Beginning this week, I have understand that many professional graphic & web designers, prefer utilising Adobe Photoshop as it is an essential tool for individual to run wild imagination.



Figure 1.1 AUG3_W1 Lecture Slide
Digital photography and graphic design are among the most popular. There are several reasons why we should learn Photoshop :
  • Express your creativity
  • Create graphic design
  • Restoration of old images
  • Integrate graphics with text artistically
  • Make use of brushes
  • Change photo color
  • Rectify mistakes in photographs
          What is Digital Imaging ?
          Digital imaging converts the printed text, artwork, and photographs into digital images using a digital scanner or another imaging device. 

          Figure 1.2 Technique of Digital Imaging

           

          TUTORIAL 

          Folder System and E-Portfolio

          We were taught to creates a structured and organized file with Google Classroom and Google Drive folder system. We were introduced to Collage Making and need to prepare collage's design elements for Week 2 exercise.

          Figure 1.3 Video of COMPOSITION STUDIES: COLLAGE
           

          PRACTICAL

          Creating E-Portfolio


          1.Register Pinterest
          Pinterest Board (DPI): https://pin.it/7t2IKqy
          2. My 3 favorite graphic design work from Pinterest.

          Design #1:
          Figure 1.4  Yu Cai;s Artwork
          Description: 
          When I first saw this poster, I found this illustration attractive and futuristic.The color blended quite smooth and aesthetic.
          This Poster expressed : 
          These works explore surreal scenes and a series of imagined realities. Excerpts from the future, moments from a multiverse, or even nightmares from beyond our realm. This work is characterized by a sense of whimsy, technical skill, and a touch of humor despite their dream-like quality


          Design #2:
          Figure 1.5  New Jeans' MV Poster
          Description:
          I like this type of y2k in conjunction with retro design as it is cute, creative and interesting. 
          This Poster expressed : 
          This poster design has gone viral as Kpop girl band NewJeans transform into ‘The Powerpuff Girls’ in the MV.Whether B2B or B2C, the collaboration was surprisingly interactive and overwhelming. I am inspired by their cute exterior that lies something sinister and unsettling.

          Design #3:
          Figure 1.6 Collage of Hayao Miyazaki 's Film
          Description:
          I am keen on the styles by Studio Ghibli in terms of their artwork, technique and paintings.
          This Poster expressed : 
          This poster compiles various animated features films characters which were developed by a Japan author,Hayao Miyazaki, who is a top-notch Japanese animator, filmmaker, and manga artist.


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