PROJECT 1: COLLAGE & DIGITAL IMAGING

• NAME                          :    LIANG LIWEN
• ID NUMBER                :    0369625
• COURSE                     :    Digital Photography and Imaging
• DATE                           :   18.06.2024 - 25.06.2024 / Week 1 - Week 7
• GROUP                       :    G4

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PROJECT 1 (20%) PROJECT 1A: 

1.Physical Collage (5%) 

2.Digital Collage (5%) 

PROJECT 1B: 

1.Hearst Mansion (5%) 

2.Recoloring Black & White (5%)

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PART 1A: Physical Collage (5 marks) 

Refer to this video tutorial: https://youtu.be/2KqXGMf0HNk 

INSTRUCTION: 

Step 1: Cut out design elements 

1. Explore and search for any interesting graphics from old magazines or any printed materials. 2. Cut the shapes of pictures that you are choosing. 3. Repeat the steps to collect your cut out design elements.

 Step 2: Pre-compositing 

1. Find an interesting background canvas 2. Start compositing the cut out design elements 3. Play around with the composition and layer arrangement. 

 Step 3: Final composition

 1. Once you’re satisfied with your pre-compositing, start glueing the cut out based on the layer by layer arrangements. 2. Document your work in progress on each step and upload it to your E-Portfolio blogs for the weekly contents update. 3. Take photo of your collage and insert on the submission section below

Topic: Dreams

The design unfolds in a dream and creates a surreal and imaginative atmosphere through the collage of various visual elements. Here are the details of the design concept:

The images combine realistic and surreal elements, such as petal-shaped eyes. This fusion breaks the boundary between reality and fantasy, creating a sense of fantasy.

The eyes are an important visual element in this picture and appear many times. Each eye is decorated with a different flower, symbolizing the observation and perception of beautiful nature. They are not only visual tools, but also a bridge between the mind and the natural world. The images feature bright and varied colors, including a variety of bright floral colors and eye makeup. These colors not only enhance the visual appeal, but also convey a positive, happy and vibrant emotion. Each small block has a unique design, showing different eye makeup, flowers and scenes. This richness of detail allows the viewer to look at the picture for a long time and discover new elements and stories. The picture also shows a girl in a brightly patterned dress standing in a field of flowers. She symbolizes the harmonious coexistence of human beings and nature, and through her presence, further emphasizes the profound connection between human beings and nature. The overall layout of the image is like a collage of visual stories, with each part acting as a chapter that together tells a mysterious story about dreams, nature and the eye. Through this narrative composition, the viewer can feel a complete emotional and ideological experience.

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PROJECT 1 PART 1A: Digital Collage (5 marks) 

Refer to this video tutorial: 1. https://youtu.be/A6ua6Fd3OWA 

2. https://youtu.be/BlW7F-fTsbE 

 INSTRUCTION: 

 1. Based on the video tutorial, create one digital collage using the materials provided. 

 2. Follow and complete the weekly progress. 

 3. Attach your final digital collage below.

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PROJECT 1 PART 1B: Digital Imaging Exercises (10 marks) 

Timeframe: WEEK 3 - WEEK 7 

DIGITAL IMAGING EXERCISE 1 (5%) 

- Photo Manipulation (Hearst Mansion)

 Submission: WEEK 6 

DIGITAL IMAGING EXERCISE 2 (5%)

 - Recoloring Black & White 

Submission: WEEK 7

 Photo Manipulation (Hearst Mansion)

HEARST MANSION: https://bit.ly/3CsxWyK

Final outcome of Hearst Mansion Exercise

Final outcome of my version of Hearst Mansion

Recoloring Black & White

(EXERCISE 1:https://bit.ly/3dXGYu8)

EXERCISE 2: https://bit.ly/3rpZvCp