DPI - Final Compilation & Reflection

6.4.2023 - 6.6.2023 (Week 1 - Week 14)
Chong Hui Yi / 0363195
Digital Photography and Imaging / Bechelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media
Final Compilation & Reflection

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INSTRUCTIONS

Exercises: Exercises that won't be assessed

Project 1: Physical Collage & Digital Imaging Exercises

Project 2: Double exposure & Poster Design

Final Project: Cinemagraph (Self-Titled)

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SUBMISSIONS

Project 1: Physical Collage
6.4.2023 - 27.4.2023 (Week 1 - Week 4)

Fig. 1.0 'Happiness and The Lie', Final physical collage - JPG, week 2 (17/4/2023)

Fig. 1.1 'Happiness and The Lie', Final physical collage - PDF, week 2 (17/4/2023)

Project 1: Digital Imaging Exercise 1 (Hearst Mansion)
6.4.2023 - 27.4.2023 (Week 1 - Week 4)

Fig. 2.0 Hearst Mansion - JPG, week 2 (13/4/2023)

Fig. 2.1 Hearst Mansion - PDF, week 2 (13/4/2023)

Project 1: Digital Imaging Exercise 2 (Recolouring Black & White)
6.4.2023 - 27.4.2023 (Week 1 - Week 4)

Fig. 3.0 Recolouring B&W portrait - JPG, week 3 (20/4/2023)

Fig. 3.1 Recolouring B&W portrait - PDF, week 3 (20/4/2023)

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Project 2A: Double exposure
27.4.2023 - 18.5.2023 (Week 4 - Week 7)

Fig. 4.0 Final double exposure self-portrait - JPG, week 6 (16/5/2023)

Fig. 4.1 Final double exposure self-portrait - PDF, week 6 (16/5/2023)

Project 2B: Poster Design
11.5.2023 - 1.6.2023 (Week 6 - Week 9)

Fig. 5.0 Final Poster "Fuel Your Life with Wellness" - JPG, week 8 (31/5/2023)

Fig. 5.1 Final Poster "Fuel Your Life with Wellness" - PDF, week 8 (31/5/2023)

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Final Project: Self-Titled
8.6.2023 - 6.7.2023 (Week 10 - Week 14) 

Fig. 6.0 Dreams and Reality - JPG, week 15 (7/7/2023)

Fig. 6.1 Dreams and Reality - PDF, week 15 (7/7/2023)

Fig. 6.2 Dreams and Reality - MP4, week 15 (7/7/2023)

Youtube link: https://youtube.com/shorts/AY17oThTusg?feature=share

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Reflection 

Experience:

Throughout this semester, I went through various exercises, and I can feel that I have become more proficient in Adobe Photoshop. However, there are still many features I haven't discovered yet. Before starting this module, I thought it would involve photography, but it turned out that all the projects were completed using Adobe Photoshop. I'm really glad about that because my photography skills and passion for taking photos are not particularly strong. Initially, I didn't think it would be very challenging since it didn't require drawing like illustration does; instead, it involved using photos to complete the projects. However, now I feel that it's actually even more difficult than drawing. It's challenging to seamlessly merge different elements from various photos, and I find it truly challenging. The most challenging part is the final project, where we have to create animations using After Effects, and I encountered many difficulties along the way.

Observation:

I realized that feedback from others is actually important. It can provide me with design direction, reinforce my ideas, or sometimes offer support. Sometimes, I may think my ideas are great, but others may perceive them as terrible. Everyone has different perspectives, and this is something I've learned. Additionally, I understand that After Effects has more refined animation capabilities compared to Photoshop, but I'm not very familiar with it.

Findings:

Through this semester's learning, I gained a deeper understanding of editing images. Now, when I see composite images online, I feel a sense of admiration. Over the 14 weeks, I've noticed my own progress, but I still spend a significant amount of time searching for image materials, struggling with which ones to choose. The design process always presents various challenges, requiring repeated attempts. Sometimes, it can be exhausting, but when I see the final results, I feel a great sense of joy.