ILLUSTRATION AND VISUAL NARRATIVE / TASK 1 : EXERCISES
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
huang jia qi ( 0371553 )
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 |
week7Feedback：
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
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.
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