An Hongzheng

23.09.2024 -  21.10.24 (Week 1-5) An Hongzheng / 0378415  Illustration and Visual Narrative / Bachelors of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylor's University Task 1 - Exercise :Vormator CATALOGUE Lectures Instruction Project Feedback Reflections LECTURES Week 1 : CHARACTER DESIGN BASICS Character design is built upon a few fundamental principles that make characters both iconic and memorable. The use of stylized design ensures that characters stand out, often recognized even by their black silhouettes due to the simplicity and clarity of their design. This simplicity allows viewers to easily understand the character’s role and purpose. Shape and silhouette are critical in establishing a character's identity, making them instantly recognizable. Exploring different combinations of shapes can create unique and interesting designs, which become memorable to the audience. Color plays an important role in conveying the character’s role—whether they are heroes, villai...

23.09.2024 -  21.10.24 (Week 1-5) An Hongzheng / 0378415  Digital Photography & Imaging / Bachelors of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / The Design School Task 1 - Exercise Digital Photography & Imaging - Week 1 LECTURE: Week 1 Introduction to Digital Photography & Imaging :  This section introduced me to the fundamentals of digital photography, covering why do we need to learn Photoshop, and basic editing techniques.  It teaches a bout  Photograph manipulation with negative and digital imaging. Top 10 Tips of Successful Graphic Designer. Module Briefing :  This part outlines the course structure, including what students will learn, assignments, and evaluation criteria. It sets clear expectations for developing skills in photography and imaging, helping understand how each assignment contributes to my overall growth. Past Student Work :  Analyzing previous students' projects provides inspiration and insight into the creative process. I...

28/09/2024 - 03/11/2024 / Week 1 - Week 4 An Hongzheng / 0378415 Typography / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylors University Task 1 : Exercises CATALOGUE Lectures Instruction Task 1 - Exercises Task 1 - Exercises 2 Feedback Reflections Further Reading LECTURES Week 1 : Typo_0_Introduction Typography is a fundamental aspect of design, used in various fields like animation, graphic design, and new media. It involves creating letters, typefaces, and type families, and is essential in website and app design, signage, and product packaging. Typography focuses on arranging text to enhance legibility and visual appeal, making it a skill practiced by many today. Figure 1.1.1 Examples of typography using in website design, app design, signage design, labels . Typography is the art and techniques of arranging type to make written language legible, readable and appealing when displayed.  /It is now something everybody does./ Terminology Font:a font refers to the individ...