Digital Photography and Imaging: Week 2

|Tang Chin Ting [ 0366473 ]

|Digital Photography and Imaging/
|Bachelor of Design in Creative Media
|Project 1A (Part 1): Physical Collage

INSTRUCTIONS

LECTURES

W2: INTRO TO COMPOSITION

1. Introduction to basic composition.

Focal Point
Scale & Hierarchy
Balance The Elements
White Space

Figure 1.1 Introduction to Basic Composition

2. Rules of Third.

The Rule of Thirds is the process of dividing an image into thirds, using two horizontal and two vertical lines. This imaginary grid yields nine parts with four intersection points.

Figure 1.2 Introduction to Basic Composition

The Rule of Thirds is a way to:

Use composition techniques that are in line with what’s naturally pleasing to the eye.

Creatively use negative space.

Create a conversation between the subject and background.

Figure 1.3Introduction to Basic Composition

3. Golden Ratio.

The Golden Ratio is a mathematical ratio. It is commonly found in nature, and when used in a design, it fosters organic and natural-looking compositions that are aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

Figure 1.4Introduction to Basic Composition

In design, the Golden Ratio boils down to aesthetics — creating and appreciating a sense of beauty through harmony and proportion. When applied to design, the Golden Ratio provides a sense of artistry

The Golden Ratio is a useful guideline for determining the dimensions of the layout. One very simple way to apply the Golden Ratio is to set your dimensions to 1:1.618

Figure 1.5Introduction to Basic Composition

4. Composition framing & cropping.

Reference video:

SUBMISSION

Basic Composition Exercise

Project 1A (Part 1): Physical Collage

1. Choose and identify your collage's design elements to be cut out and compose it into your own concept & story.
2. Pre-compositing your collage's design elements into a composition.

- We were required to prepare the collage materials by using old magazines. If there weren't any old magazines, we could also use free flyers distributed from any store. After I told my mum regard this, she gave me her magazines. Besides, while I was shopping at UNIQLO, I noticed that there were magazines at the counter free of charge, and after getting permission from the staff, I managed to have the UNIQLO magazine.

Figure 2.1 Physical Collage

- After that, we needed to demonstrate three layouts with our creativity.

COMPOSITION 1

Figure 2.2 Physical Collage

COMPOSITION 2

Figure 2.3 Physical Collage

COMPOSITION 3

Figure 2.4 Physical Collage

-After I showed three of my compositions to the lecturer, he chose Composition 1 as it's more complex and creative, but he also told me that there were some details that needed to be amended to look better. Moving on, I followed his instructions and made changes to Composition 1. The composition presented above is the final outcome, in which I've changed the man's head to the blue basket, making it more interesting.

FINAL PHYSICAL COLLAGE

Figure 2.5 Final Physical Collage

FEEDBACK

Week 4:

Composition 1 looked nice, I mostly like the creativity of using the basket texture to replace the face. Also the composition of the search bar which was typing " am I rich? " looked so good.

QUICK LINKS

WEEK 1: Briefing Exercise

WEEK 2: Intro To Composition

WEEK 3: Intro To Photoshop

WEEK 4: Intro To Photoshop 3

WEEK 5: Basic Photography Shooting

WEEK 6: Poster Design

WEEK 7: Double Exposure

WEEK 8: Independent Week

WEEK 9: Digital Surrealism

WEEK 10: Intro To After Effect

WEEK 11: Final Project Consultation 1