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Task 1: Exercises 20% - Individual
Timeframe Week 01 – Week 04
Deadline Week 04Illustration and Visual Narrative / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylors University
Table of contents
1.Lctures
2.Instructions
3.Tutorial Assignments
4.REFLECTION
Lectures
Title: Principles of Character Design
When crafting characters, it's essential to harken back to the fundamentals of design principles and infuse them into your creations.
Shapes:
Shapes serve as the primary identifier distinguishing one character from another. Delve into the realm of possibilities by blending various intriguing shapes in your design, creating a unique visual identity.
Color:
Color plays a pivotal role in delineating and distinguishing the fundamental traits of heroes, villains, and supporting characters alike. Different hues evoke distinct emotions and foster relatability among viewers.
Emphasis, Contrast:
A well-crafted character amplifies emphasis and employs contrasting visual elements to ensure the design captivates attention. Strategic use of colors heightens these effects, resulting in a design that truly stands out.
Harmony:
Achieving harmony entails integrating shapes, lines, colors, motifs, and patterns in a manner that not only pleases the eye but also aligns with the character's narrative. Each element should seamlessly complement the overall design, enhancing its storytelling potential.
Expressions, Poses:
Clear visualization of your character's behaviors, quirks, and personalities facilitates a deeper connection with your audience. Thoughtfully crafting expressions and poses breathes life into your characters, making them more engaging and relatable.
Instructions
This is my template information registration.
Tutorial Assignments
Week 2
Bezier Game result
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| fig 1.1 Bezier Game |
Week 2
Vormator is the ultimate challenge of your creativity: the aim of project is to give each student the chance to show their ability to create a stunning piece with limited means.
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| fig 1.2 Vormator |
WEEK 3
Pathfinder tool and Rotate tool
- Pathfinder tool: Unite, Minus Front, Intersect, Divide, Exclude
- Creating overlay or shadow effects using the Multiply blending mode
- Rotating objects in certain degrees using Rotate tool (R)
- Duplicating objects (Ctrl/Cmd+D)
Practice
Vormator is the ultimate challenge of your creativity: the aim of project is to give each student the chance to show their ability to create a stunning piece with limited means.
Each person will get the exact same set of , the . With these shapes you are challenged to create your own unique design, within the limitations provided in the Rulebook. Designers are thus challenged to create a unique piece within a strict set of rules. It all comes down to pure skills and creativity in this project.
Each person will get the exact same set of , the . With these shapes you are challenged to create your own unique design, within the limitations provided in the Rulebook. Designers are thus challenged to create a unique piece within a strict set of rules. It all comes down to pure skills and creativity in this project.
According to the homework requirements given by the teacher and the relevant graphics, I created my own role.
The sketch process
fig 1.3 Design ideas
Final design
Because I like jellyfish very much, I built the character of a monster based on jellyfish.
week 4 ：Light and Shadow
Chiaroscuro Exercise
- An Italian term which literally means 'light-dark'
- To study light and shadow of an object
- Applying skills and techniques learned in previous class (Pathfinder tool, Blending Mode, Knife tool, Pen tool, Simplify)
fig 1.6 Homework exercises
fig 1.6 Homework exercises
Task 2: Pokemon Card Composition
Objective: Place your Vormator character into a Pokemon card composition, incorporating foreground, midground, and background elements. You may also create a new shape not bound by the vormator rules or shapes.
Tools to Use: Pathfinder, Shape Builder tool, Knife tool. You may also use other warping tools that will be introduced in the following weeks
fig1.8Background
| fig1.9 Pokemon card |
| fig1.10 Final design Pokemon card |
week7:
At the teacher's suggestion, I simplified the background design, reduced the use of colors and patterns, and ensured that the background did not distract attention from the main content, but complemented the foreground elements. I ensured that all elements (text, images and borders) were correctly aligned and maintained margins and spacing, so as to improve the overall beauty and readability. I ensured that all elements (text, images and borders) were correctly aligned and maintained consistent margins and spacing, so as to improve the overall beauty and readability.
fig1.11 Final design Pokemon card
Stats
Attack: 80
Defense: 70
Special Attack: 90
Special Defense: 80
Speed: 60
Ability Ratings
Fear Intimidation: ★★★★☆
Toxin Control: ★★★★☆
Shadow Stealth: ★★★★☆
Mental Disruption: ★★★★☆
Life Drain: ★★★★☆
Summary
Sony, a Ghost/Poison type Pokémon, is known for its eerie appearance and powerful mental disruption abilities. Composed of void energy, it excels in lethal poison attacks and instilling fear. Sony's key abilities include Void Toxin, Eye of Terror, Shadow Sneak, Life Drain, and Mental Disruption. It is a formidable adversary, offering trainers a powerful ally in battle.
Chiaroscuro Exercises
fig1.12 Chiaroscuro Exercises
task2: https://huangjiaqi0503.blogspot.com/2024/06/illustration-and-visual-narrative-task.html
Assignment 1 Fly Me To The Moon
For the animated album cover project, I chose the song "Fly Me to the Moon". The cover will be based on the theme of romantic space travel, and the storyline shows a pair of lovers dancing and landing on the moon in space. The foreground includes lovers, and the background is the moon and the starry sky. Illustrations and animations will contain exquisite fonts and delicate mobile effects to convey the sense of fantasy and adventure in the lyrics. The submission includes preliminary ideas and sketches, illustrations, and the final animated GIF.
reference
fig1.13 Refer to
fig1.14 Refer to
Preliminary inspiration
The iconic song Fly Me to the Moon served as the inspiration for this design, which aims to evoke a romantic and fantastical space voyage. A pair floating in the starry sky is depicted in the center of the image. Their cozy poses and organic postures represent tender love. The addition of aurora, nebula, and flashing stars to the background enhances the image's hierarchy. If you want to create a romantic and dreamy ambiance, use gentle gradient colors like pink and lavender. The couple's stunning and distinct lunar silhouette is encircled by tiny stars, which highlights the beautiful features. Vibrant colors and decorations in the foreground flowers below the image enhance the entire design. The narrative and dynamics of thedynamic features like balloons fluttering and meteors passing improve the scene. Put the words "Fly Me to the Moon" at the top or bottom of the image. Use Art Deco typefaces with glowing-effects to bring the whole thing together and create a distinctive, eye-catching design.
Sketch
fig1.15 Sketch
After determining my own ideas, I began to digitize and try to draw it on the software.
fig1.16 Digitize
This is the preliminary finished product I completed according to the preliminary idea. I found the shortcomings in my observation of the picture and in-depth exploration, so I made the modification.
Final design
Final design
fig 1.17 Final design
Concept of design
fig 1.18 The final process
This piece, which draws inspiration from the beloved song Fly Me to the Moon, attempts to convey a beautiful and surreal space voyage by fusing several forms of expression—music, art, and emotion. A couple sitting on Saturn, decked out in white flowers, and strumming a guitar forms the central motif of the piece. The entire image is filled with a vibrant, starry sky that is encircled by sparkling stars, creating a fantastical, cosmic environment.
The composition of the picture is meticulous and rich. Mercury, Saturn and other planets are connected by rainbow rings, which not only increases the sense of hierarchy of the picture, but also adds dynamic and interest to the overall design. In the animation design, couples will travel through space, pass through various planets, stop to play and sing, and finally fly to the moon. As the moon gradually enlarged, the couple's silhouette came into view, symbolizing that their love has reached a new height. In this process, rainbow-colored planetary rings will also be dynamically presented, further enhancing the visual impact.
I hope that through this design, it will not only show a romantic and fantastic cosmic adventure, but also convey the beauty and infinite possibilities of love. The whole work strives for perfection in color application, element layout and dynamic effects, aiming to make the audience feel a space journey full of surprise and emotion. In terms of visual and emotional aspects, the works strive to achieve a high-level artistic expression, so that the audience can immerse themselves in the wonderful world of music and love in the process of appreciation.
Design project description
Recommended art style
For this project, I chose the style of Pop Art. With its bright colors, unique patterns and playful expressions, Pop Art perfectly fits the dreamy and romantic theme of the song Fly Me to the Moon.
Originality
My design is unique and suitable. By combining romantic space travel with the art style of pop, I create a world full of fantasy and emotion. The couple's interstellar adventure not only highlights the theme of the song, but also gives the picture more story and visual impact.
Skills
I have shown solid basic skills in composition, illustration style and proposals. Through the color application and concise lines of pop art, the visual attraction of the work is enhanced, while maintaining the simplicity and freshness of the picture. Every detail is carefully designed to ensure the unity and beauty of the overall style.
Explanation - How to interpret a song as an illustration
Fly Me to the Moon is a song that expresses romance and dreams. I transformed this emotion into a visual expression by depicting the couple's journey in space. The design of the starry sky, planet and moon not only echoes the theme of "flying to the moon" in the song, but also shows the intimacy and romantic atmosphere between couples through details.
Storytelling - Does your proposal tell a story? Do you show emotion?
My proposal tells a romantic space travel story full of emotions. Couples travel between stars and stop to play and sing everywhere, showing their sweetness and romance. The dynamic rainbow-colored planetary rings and the flickering effect of the starry sky make the whole story more vivid. The couple's posture is naturally intimate, showing strong emotions, rather than a blank expression.
Requirements - Initial Storyline, Idea + Sket | Illustration | Final Animation GIF
Initial storyline
The couple decided to embark on a romantic space trip and fly to the moon. During the trip, they passed through different planets and stopped everywhere to enjoy each other's company and the beauty of music. On Saturn, they stopped to play and sing, enjoying the beauty of space and each other's existence. Finally, they reached the moon, and the moon gradually zoomed in, showing their silhouettes, symbolizing that their love had reached a new height.
Ideas + sketchesfig1.19 Sketch
The initial sketch depicts the scene of couples on different planets, with flashing stars and colorful planetary rings in the background. Each planet has unique decorations, such as the white flowers on Saturn.
fig1.20 DigitizeIllustration
The illustrations refine the details of each scene, increasing the hierarchy of the starry sky and the flashing effect of the stars. The couple's posture and expression have been adjusted to be more natural and intimate. In terms of color application, a soft gradient color is added to make the picture more dreamy.
Final animation GIF
Animated GIF enhances the expressiveness of the story through dynamic effects. The couple traveled through space, passing through Mercury and Saturn. The rainbow-colored planetary rings moved in the animation, and the couple's dress and hair swayed in the wind, and finally flew to the moon. The moon is enlarged, showing the silhouette of the couple. The whole process is full of movement and emotion, perfectly showing the romantic theme of the song Fly Me to the Moon.
Through these design elements and steps, I hope to not only convey the romantic feelings of the song, but also immerse the audience in this fantasy and emotional cosmic adventure through the expression of dynamics and colors.
Final design
Concept of design
fig 1.18 The final process
This piece, which draws inspiration from the beloved song Fly Me to the Moon, attempts to convey a beautiful and surreal space voyage by fusing several forms of expression—music, art, and emotion. A couple sitting on Saturn, decked out in white flowers, and strumming a guitar forms the central motif of the piece. The entire image is filled with a vibrant, starry sky that is encircled by sparkling stars, creating a fantastical, cosmic environment.
The composition of the picture is meticulous and rich. Mercury, Saturn and other planets are connected by rainbow rings, which not only increases the sense of hierarchy of the picture, but also adds dynamic and interest to the overall design. In the animation design, couples will travel through space, pass through various planets, stop to play and sing, and finally fly to the moon. As the moon gradually enlarged, the couple's silhouette came into view, symbolizing that their love has reached a new height. In this process, rainbow-colored planetary rings will also be dynamically presented, further enhancing the visual impact.
I hope that through this design, it will not only show a romantic and fantastic cosmic adventure, but also convey the beauty and infinite possibilities of love. The whole work strives for perfection in color application, element layout and dynamic effects, aiming to make the audience feel a space journey full of surprise and emotion. In terms of visual and emotional aspects, the works strive to achieve a high-level artistic expression, so that the audience can immerse themselves in the wonderful world of music and love in the process of appreciation.
Design project description
Recommended art style
For this project, I chose the style of Pop Art. With its bright colors, unique patterns and playful expressions, Pop Art perfectly fits the dreamy and romantic theme of the song Fly Me to the Moon.
Originality
My design is unique and suitable. By combining romantic space travel with the art style of pop, I create a world full of fantasy and emotion. The couple's interstellar adventure not only highlights the theme of the song, but also gives the picture more story and visual impact.
Skills
I have shown solid basic skills in composition, illustration style and proposals. Through the color application and concise lines of pop art, the visual attraction of the work is enhanced, while maintaining the simplicity and freshness of the picture. Every detail is carefully designed to ensure the unity and beauty of the overall style.
Explanation - How to interpret a song as an illustration
Fly Me to the Moon is a song that expresses romance and dreams. I transformed this emotion into a visual expression by depicting the couple's journey in space. The design of the starry sky, planet and moon not only echoes the theme of "flying to the moon" in the song, but also shows the intimacy and romantic atmosphere between couples through details.
Storytelling - Does your proposal tell a story? Do you show emotion?
My proposal tells a romantic space travel story full of emotions. Couples travel between stars and stop to play and sing everywhere, showing their sweetness and romance. The dynamic rainbow-colored planetary rings and the flickering effect of the starry sky make the whole story more vivid. The couple's posture is naturally intimate, showing strong emotions, rather than a blank expression.
Requirements - Initial Storyline, Idea + Sket | Illustration | Final Animation GIF
Initial storyline
The couple decided to embark on a romantic space trip and fly to the moon. During the trip, they passed through different planets and stopped everywhere to enjoy each other's company and the beauty of music. On Saturn, they stopped to play and sing, enjoying the beauty of space and each other's existence. Finally, they reached the moon, and the moon gradually zoomed in, showing their silhouettes, symbolizing that their love had reached a new height.
Ideas + sketches
fig1.19 Sketch
The initial sketch depicts the scene of couples on different planets, with flashing stars and colorful planetary rings in the background. Each planet has unique decorations, such as the white flowers on Saturn.
fig1.20 Digitize
Illustration
The illustrations refine the details of each scene, increasing the hierarchy of the starry sky and the flashing effect of the stars. The couple's posture and expression have been adjusted to be more natural and intimate. In terms of color application, a soft gradient color is added to make the picture more dreamy.
Final animation GIF
Animated GIF enhances the expressiveness of the story through dynamic effects. The couple traveled through space, passing through Mercury and Saturn. The rainbow-colored planetary rings moved in the animation, and the couple's dress and hair swayed in the wind, and finally flew to the moon. The moon is enlarged, showing the silhouette of the couple. The whole process is full of movement and emotion, perfectly showing the romantic theme of the song Fly Me to the Moon.
Through these design elements and steps, I hope to not only convey the romantic feelings of the song, but also immerse the audience in this fantasy and emotional cosmic adventure through the expression of dynamics and colors.
4.REFLECTION
Experience
During this course, I have gained a wealth of knowledge, particularly about various AI tools such as the pencil tool, pen tool, and utility knife. This learning has provided a solid foundation for performing tasks related to AI.
Observations
Before completing each homework assignment, I make it a point to watch the instructional videos sent by the teacher. These tutorials provide valuable guidance, helping me tackle assignments more effectively and reducing the number of issues I encounter. Despite being an online class, I appreciate the teacher's engaging teaching style. Although I joined the school late due to visa issues, I have been able to keep up with the coursework successfully.
Findings
I find this course very interesting. The homework assignments, while challenging for a beginner like me, enable us to learn real skills and abilities. I enjoy the learning process and look forward to applying the knowledge gained from this course in a professional setting.
