Design Journal: Tamara Audrey

28.08.18 - 09.10.18 (Week 1 - Week 8) Tamara Audrey Saputra (0335846) Digital Photography and Imaging Exercises Instruction Week 1: Hearst Mansion 28.08.18 Our very first class started with Mr. Hafiz and Mr. Jeff briefing us about what to expect by the end of the semester. Without further ado, we directly start our first exercise which is to mask Christopher Robin into a picture of Hearst Mansion. fig 1.1: Hearst Mansion fig 1.2: Christopher Robin fig 1.3: Final Outcome We then have to create a composition of ourselves inside the Hearst Mansion, using all the techniques we have just learned in class.  fig 1.4: Self Portrait taken by Vedha Vania fig 1.5: Final Outcome Week 2: - 4.9.2018 No class this week due to a public holiday. Week 3: Ghost House 11.09.18 Our next exercise with Mr. Jeff is to create a ghost house from the image resources that have been shared to us via Dropbox. The main goal of this ex...

27.08.18 - 29.11.18 (Week 1 - Week 14) Tamara Audrey Saputra (0335846) Design Principles Exercises & Projects Lectures Lecture 1: Contrast 27.08.18 (Week 1) We began our first class with an introduction to the module which was followed by a lecture on contrast. Contrast is one of the design principles of art. It refers to the arrangement of opposite elements (colors, lines, etc) in order to create intriguing visuals. Contrast is very helpful to catch the viewer's attention. fig 1.1 : A 2000 novel cover by Chipp Kid (left) and a 1920's magazine cover by H.N. Werkman (right) By the end of the class, we were given the assignment to create a piece that resembles contrast. Using any pen, marker, or pen on an A4 paper. Black and white. On my first attempt, I decided to draw a semi-realistic portrait using a pen as I'm comfortable with it. Here, the contrast lies in the composition. However, to me, the final result doesn't seem to fit in...