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Typography / Task 3 - Type Design and Communication (Font Design)

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27/5/2024-Ending Week FENG SHIWEN  /  0374595 Bachelor of Design in Creative Media    Taylor's University Task - Typographic Exploration & Communication CONTENTS INSTRACTION LECTURE SKETCHES FEEDBACK REFLECTION FURTHER READING INSTRACTION Task 3  LECTURE Type Design and Communication (Font Design) Week 9 In this lecture, we began to learn the production of the third task. Mr. Max showed us in class how to draw fonts with three pens and told us that we could start to finish the sketch. Figure 1.1 Font design demonstrate We

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGING - WEEK 8&9

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NAME:   FENG SHIWEN I.D:   0374595 COURSE:  Digital Photography and Imaging GROUP:   4 (Week 8 is independent Study Week) LECTURE /Week 9: Digital Surrealism Realism Versus Surrealism - Realism: Takes subject matters of the ordinary and common world which we call "reality." It almost always takes a non-exotic and non-extraordinary subject matter and theme. There is no need to think outside of the box as that is not "real." - Surrealism: A twist on Realism. It explores the subconscious mind with subject matters concentrating on dream-images and often aims to distort the ordinary and what we call reality. - Surrealism Definition: o Surrealism defies logic. Dreams and the workings of the subconscious mind inspire surrealistic art (French for "super-realism") filled with strange images and bizarre juxtapositions. o Fueled by the t

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGING - WEEK7

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NAME:   FENG SHIWEN I.D:   0374595 COURSE:  Digital Photography and Imaging GROUP:   4 LECTURES DOUBLE EXPOSURE  Double exposure photography refers to merging multiple images. The goal is to make them surreal, emotional, or humorous. They usually feature silhouettes. 1. Using the Tilt-Shift Effect Photoshop has a great tilt-shift tool that will transform your photos into soft works of art.(blur one of your photos instead of the entire image) 2. Create fake reflection One of them is creating a double-exposure with the help of a separate window photo. 3. Experiment with simple portraits and  details textured 4. Convert your results to Black & White It gives them a unique depth and allows you to experiment with something interesting just like  film photography. 5. Work with silhouette 6. Pick two random photo 7. Make s

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGING - WEEK6

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 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGING NAME:   FENG SHIWEN I.D:   0374595 COURSE:  Digital Photography and Imaging GROUP:   4 LECTURE In this week we reviewed and emphasised again the fundamentals of principles of design. The fundamentals of principlesof design are first emphasis and the second balance and alignment , contrast, repetition this proportion , movement and then we have white space before. Poster Design Introduction to Design Principles The principles of design are essential rules that a designer must follow to create an effective and attractive composition. Fundamental principles include: Emphasis, Balance and Alignment, Contrast,

Typography / Task 2 : Typographic Exploration & Communication

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27/5/2024-Ending Week FENG SHIWEN  /  0374595 Bachelor of Design in Creative Media    Taylor's University Task - Typographic Exploration & Communication CONTENTS LECTURES INSTRUCTIONS TASK 2 FEEDBACK REFLECTIONS FURTHER READINGS LECTURES Lecture 01-05 : Refer to Task 1 . Lecture 06  Typography in Different Medium 1. Print type vs Screen type Type was designed for reading from prints. The designer must make sure that the text is smooth and pleasant to read. Good typefaces for prints are Caslon, Garamond, Baskerville as they have characteristics that makes them easy to read even at a small font size while serving an elegant look. Typefaces for screen (use on web) are usually modified to work better on screen in a variety of digital environments. More open spaces are used as well as higher screen resolution. Verdana an