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  30.4.25  |  Week 2 Haley Alexandra Gray  |  0369029  |  Bachelors of Design in Creative Media Digital Photography & Imaging GCD61204 Lecture & Practical Material Digital Photography & Imaging  GCD61204 | W2 Lecture -  Introduction to Basic Composition : - Focal point : helps your viewers' eyes naturally settle on the important part of the design. - Scale & Hierarch y : Scale is often used to communicate hierarchy               -  By drawing attention toward and away from certain elements. - Balance of elements  : Think of each element having 'weight' to apply balance.               - Small elements might have less weight compared to large elements / heavily-textured elements will weigh more than flat elements. - White Space : Balances the main focus of the composition.               - Can help bo...

23.4.25 - 18.5.25  |  Week 1 - 3 Haley Alexandra Gray  |  0369029  |  Bachelors of Design in Creative Media Illustration and Visual Narrative COM61304 Task 1  |  Character Design Table of Content : Instructions Documentation Final Outcome Techniques Applied Self Reflection Instructions MIB for  Illustration and Visual Narrative COM61304  | The Design School at Taylor's University 2025 Documentation For our documentation, we had to record our process whereby we documented our sketches, moodboard, rationale and other planning criteria into a PDF for submission. Final Output The final output for this task was the lineart of 3 character, and the coloured version. Techniques Applied - Using the knowledge gained from the first exercise (ghost line art / colouring), I began to create the proper line art using Adobe Illustrator, as well as colour. I utilised the pen tool, live paint tool, shape tools, and playing with opacity to create the desig...

  23.4.25  |  Week 1 Haley Alexandra Gray  |  0369029  |  Bachelors of Design in Creative Media Digital Photography & Imaging GCD61204 Lecture & Practical Material Digital Photography & Imaging  GCD61204 | W1 Lecture - Understanding Photoshop is necessary if you operate in a visuals style, website design, or individual experience function . The Importance of Photoshop Expresses your creativity Create Graphic design Restoration of old images Integrate graphics with text Make use of brushes Change photo colour Rectify mistakes in photographs What is Digital Imaging? -  Digital imaging converts the printed text, artwork, and photographs into digital images using a digital scanner or another imaging device. Removing details / retouching Inserting details Photomontage False captioning          Tips - Follow tutorials Experiment Utilise keyboard shortcuts Replicate / practice other works Participate in Des...

22.4.25 - 20.5.25  |  Week 1 - 5 Haley Alexandra Gray  |  0369029  |  Bachelors of Design in Creative Media Typography GCD60104 Task 1  |  Exercises Table of Content : Lecture Material Instructions Task 1 | Part 1 Task 1 | Part 2 Feedback Reflection References Lecture Material Typography GCD60104 Week 1 (Introduction & Development) 0. Introduction / Typo 1 - Typography is a fundamental aspect in any design study. It develops attributes that are fundamental to any discipline; attention to detail, composition, etc, as well as develop skillsets that are applicable to all design areas. It is the creation of typefaces, which can be applied in  many different facets of life; in animated forms, influences designs of websites, app designs, signage design, logos, etc. - Typography is full of terminologies, conventions, and unwritten rules depending on disposition / influences regarding to style. It is beneficial to any dis...