Digital Photography and Imaging GCD 61204/ Project 1

05.10.2023- 2.11.2023 / Week 2 - Week 6

Siang Huey Yee / 0369549

Digital Photography and Imaging / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media

Project 1: Digital & Physical Collages 

---

OUTLINE

• PART 1A: PHYSICAL COLLAGE (5%)
• PART 1A: DIGITAL COLLAGE (5%)
• PART 1B: DIGITAL IMAGING EXERCISES (10%)
• DIGITAL IMAGING EXERCISE 1 - Photo Manipulation (Hearst Mansion) (5%) 
• DIGITAL IMAGING EXERCISE 2 - Recolouring Black & White (5%) 
• REFLECTION

---

PROJECT 1

PART 1A: PHYSICAL COLLAGE

Step 1: Cut out design elements

1. Explore and search for any interesting graphics from old magazines or any printed materials.

2. Cut the shapes of pictures that you are choosing.

3. Repeat the steps to collect your cut out design elements.

Step 2: Pre-compositing

1. Find an interesting background canvas.

2. Start compositing the cut out design elements.

3. Play around with the composition and layer arrangement.

Step 3: Final composition

1. Once you’re satisfied with your pre-compositing, start glueing the cut out based on the layer by layer arrangements.

2. Document your work in progress on each step and upload it to your E-Portfolio blogs for the weekly contents update. 

3. Take photo of your collage and insert on the submission section below:

SUBMISSION:

PART 1A: DIGITAL COLLAGE

1. Based on the video tutorial, create one digital collage using the materials provided.

2. Follow and complete the weekly progress.

3. Attach your final digital collage below.

SUBMISSION:

PART 1B: DIGITAL IMAGING EXERCISES

DIGITAL IMAGING EXERCISE 1 (5%)
- Photo Manipulation (Hearst Mansion)

DIGITAL IMAGING EXERCISE 2 (5%)
- Recolouring Black & White

SUBMISSION:

PROJECT 1B - DIGITAL IMAGING EXERCISE 1 (5%) Photo Manipulation (Hearst Mansion)

- Part 1: Shazam with Hearst Mansion

- Part 2: My photo version

PROJECT 1B - DIGITAL IMAGING EXERCISE 2 (5%) Recolouring Black & White

- Exercise 1: 

- Exercise 2 Part 1:

- Exercise 2 Part 2:

---

REFLECTION

Throughout the Project 1A exercises, I had the opportunity to enhance my understanding of the fundamentals of composition. I utilized recycled items, including old magazines and a UNIQLO catalogue, to craft a physical collage. This involved cutting out images from the recycled items and applying the knowledge gained from lectures on basic composition principles such as focal point, white space, scale & hierarchy, and balancing elements. In the digital collage exercise, I learned to use Adobe Photoshop tools to composite various images into a cohesive final output.

In the Project 1B exercises, I learned to employ various tools in Adobe Photoshop, including Quick Selection Tools, Brush Tools, Pen Tools, Layer Mask Tools, Marquee Tools, and Refine Edge Brush Tools. Skillfully using these tools enhanced my ability to accomplish tasks more effectively. This exercise also contributed to the development of my skills and techniques, particularly in tasks like recolouring black and white portraits.