DAVIES ANNIKA ANGELA (0362108)

 LECTURES Digital Surrealism: Exploring the World of Dreams and Imagination •Realism versus Surrealism: Realism focuses on ordinary and common subject matters, while Surrealism explores the subconscious mind and distorts reality. •Surrealism defies logic: Inspired by dreams and the subconscious, Surrealism features strange images and bizarre juxtapositions. •Fueled by Freud and Dada: Surrealists like Salvador Dalí embraced free association and dream imagery. •Dadaism: An anti-war art movement characterized by satirical and nonsensical artworks. •Digital Surrealism: A popular art style in the digital era, blending dream-like scenes, unexpected juxtapositions, and primitive designs. •Creating Surrealism artworks: Start by sketching out key points of your vision and gather reference images for inspiration. •The Surrealist mindset: Aim for convincing realism while recognizing that the subject matter is nonexistent. TUTORIAL  PRACTICAL   There was no ...

 LECTURE • Double exposure photography refers to merging multiple images to create surreal, emotional, or humorous effects. •It can be done in-camera or using Adobe Photoshop. •The tilt-shift effect in Photoshop allows you to blur specific parts of a photo, creating a soft, artistic look. •Creating reflections using a separate window photo can add interesting textures to double exposure images. •Combining simple portraits with complex details can result in a balanced and captivating image. •Converting double-exposure images to black and white can intensify the emotions portrayed. •Silhouettes are commonly used in double exposure photography, but working exclusively with silhouettes can be a fun and creative challenge. •Choosing two random photos for a double exposure can result in unexpected and meaningful compositions. Double Exposure Photography and Image Blending Techniques •Make simple objects look fascinating by taking photos of everyday objects and transforming them into som...

 LECTURE RECOLOURING BLACK AND WHITE  POSTER DESIGN  TUTORIAL Recolouring tutorial 1 : https://youtu.be/DeGpKh6pMfk Advanced tutorial 2 :  https://youtu.be/Tye0ULqK9SQ PRACTICAL RECOLOURING EXERCISE 1                     RECOLOURING EXERCISE 2                                                          

 LECTURE   TUTORIAL  How you can make a DIY photography studio at home:   https://youtu.be/JiVVWiqTnQc PRACTICAL   HEARST MANSION We were introduced to project 1B  - Follow instructions from the W5_HEARST MANSION:  https://bit.ly/3CsxWyK WEEK 5:we were given these two images and we have to place shazam in the hearst mansion              fig 1 shazam (left) hearst mansion  (right) fig 2  Final Hearst Mansion and Shazam digital collage week 6 Part 2: "My Version fig full body self portrait

 LECTURES TUTORIAL   How to remove background How To Add an Adjustment to a Single Layer in Photoshop:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81lAetwbAUs QUICKLY Fix Skin Tones in Photoshop! POWERFUL Photoshop Curves Adjustment Layer Photoshop Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2brHNadF8Y PRACTICAL ADJUSTMENTS I MADE                                               REFLECTION  I’ve learnt how to use different adjustments to make the composition more captivating and I also learnt how to use different filters as well as changing contrast and brightness to make composition more eyecatching in the image above I increased the contrast as well as vibrance and saturation which really brought the collage to life. I also added a photo filter that consists of mainly blue tones to make the building blend well with the fish in the composition.

  LECTURES  INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP Introduction to Photoshop Tools and Techniques •The lecture notes provide an introduction to Photoshop 2 layers and their settings, including opacity and fill. •The notes also mention the Lasso Tool, Pen Tool, and layering techniques in Photoshop. •A link to download a folder for trying out marquee tools is provided. •The layer interface in Photoshop is briefly discussed, with examples of different layer effects and settings. •The Toolbox in Photoshop is introduced, highlighting various tool sets and their expanded versions. •A list of different selection tools, crop and slice tools, healing and stamp tools, and path creation and selection tools in Photoshop is provided. Photoshop Basics: Lasso Tool and Pen Tool •The Lasso Tool in Photoshop consists of three different tool options: Lasso, Polygonal Lasso, and Magnetic Lasso. •The Lasso Tool is ideal for drawing and making selections, especially when using a graphic tablet. •The Pen Tool is...

  LECTURE  Lecture Note Week 2: INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION •A strong focal point is essential for a good composition as it directs the viewer's attention to the important elements of the design first. •Scale and hierarchy can be used to communicate the importance of elements in the composition. •Asymmetrical balance can be achieved by considering the "weight" of each element. •White space, also known as "empty space," helps balance the main focus of a composition and enhances clarity. •Attention to detail is important in creating successful web experiences and software products. Rule of Thirds in Digital Photography and Design •The Rule of Thirds is the process of dividing an image into thirds, using two horizontal and two vertical lines. •Placing important elements at the intersection points of these lines produces a more natural image. •It is suggested to position any horizon on either the top or bottom horizontal line. •The Rule of Thirds is used in des...

LECTURE The Importance of Learning Photoshop for Graphic Designers •Learning Photoshop is necessary for professionals in the graphics design and website design fields. •Photoshop offers unique tools that help unleash creativity. •Photoshop allows designers to create eye-catching graphic designs and website layouts. •Photoshop can be used to restore old images, bringing back cherished memories. •The software enables designers to combine graphics with text in creative ways, enhancing the overall design. The Importance of Photoshop in Graphic Design and Digital Imaging •Photoshop allows for the blending and matching of images with text to create desired effects. •The use of embossing, bevel, and drop shadow effects in Photoshop can make text visually appealing. •Photoshop offers tools to enhance images by adjusting lighting, contrast, and sharpness. •Brushes in Photoshop provide unique effects, allowing for quick completion of tasks like drawing grass fields. •Photoshop includes built-in...

  23/5 /2023 - 6/6/2023/  WEEK 8-WEEK 10 DAVIES ANNIKA ANGELA /0362108 TYPOGRAPHY/BACHELORS OF DESIGN(HONOURS) IN CREATIVE MEDIA  LECTURES  can be found in  Task 1 Week 8:we were given a briefing on the task at hand advised to watch the deconstruction video  Notes I got from video  Do research on different type faces which are good look for reference to other fonts that are similar understand how contrasting letters can be made  Deconstruct the similar type face Curved areas of letters tend to overshoot x height  INSTRUCTIONS Task- design a typeface for the letters and punctuations " a e t k g r i y m p n ! # " a good typeface consists of subtlety or character presence legibility  readability We will then display the font on an A4 paper as a simple poster design. TASK 3: TYPE DESIGN AND COMMUNICATION We were assign...