Digital Photography and Imaging - Week 9 & 10

17/6/2024 - 28/6/2024 / Week 9 - Week 10

Tay Yue Chern / 0373215

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

Project 2B

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Lecture: Digital Surrealism

Realism

- takes subject matters of the ordinary and common world which we call "reality."

- almost always takes a non-exotic and non-extraordinary subject matter and theme

- no need to think outside of the box, as that is not "real."

Fig 1.1 Realism

Surrealism

- a twist on Realism

- explores the subconscious mind, with subject matters concentrating on dream-images

- often aims to distort the ordinary and what we call reality

Fig 1.2 Surrealism

Digital Surrealism

Surrealism is a cultural movement focused on type of arts to express about the artist’s idea themselves.

In this digital era, surrealism is one of the top digital art styles.

Fig 1.3 Digital Surrealism Example 1

Fig 1.4 Digital Surrealism Example 2 with dream-like scenes and symbolic images

Fig 1.5 Digital Surrealism Example 3 with unexpected, illogical juxtapositions

 

Fig 1.6 Digital Surrealism Example 4 with bizarre assemblages of ordinary objects

Fig 1.7 Digital Surrealism Example 5 with primitive or child-like designs

To start creating surrealism work:

1. Sketch It Out

Take a piece of paper and pen/pencil or a tablet and start to sketch. Draw your vision out roughly. Don't finesse any details yet, but just lay out key points of your vision.

2. Find Reference Images

Gathering reference images will help you greatly in realizing your new idea. Gather images that directly relate to what you have in mind.

Mindset:

1. "Does this look real?"

Surrealism is at its best when it's convincing enough that it could be real, however we obviously know that the subject matter you are creating is nonexistent, thus is not real.

2. Make it happen to the best of your ability

When you try to approach something challenging, you will learn the skills you may need for next time to make it work. The worst thing you can do is be afraid and back off from your idea, because you would never learn that way. 

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Tutorial & Practical: Equality Poster Design

PROJECT 2B: POSTER DESIGN

TISDC 2024 POSTER COMPETITION 

CATEGORY: VISUAL DESIGN 

THEME: EQUALITY

SIZE FORMAT: A1 300 dpi 

Instruction:

Students are required to create a poster design composition using elements of photography, typography and vector graphics. 

Photography is from DPI.

Typography and vector graphics is from IVN.

Note: Please make sure to consult your ideas before going through the poster development. 

1. Sketches

I started by doing research on the topic and the poster style I wanted to try, and I have a rough idea about what I wanted to do after seeing one of the quotes from Aristotle.

Fig 2.1.1 References

“The worst form of inequality is trying to make unequal things equal.” - Aristotle

It’s crucial to understand that everyone is unique, with different abilities, experiences, and opportunities. Trying to eliminate these individual differences to achieve equalities would only weakens people’s ability to choose freely and pursue their potential.

True equality creates fair competition, allowing individuals to use their strength under the same rules, respecting differences.

Equality is about equal rules, not equal outcomes.

Based on the ideas above, I came out with two sketches.

Fig 2.1.2 Sketch #1

Fig 2.1.3 Sketch #2

Sketch #1 - Different types of balls, including deflated or stained ones, symbolise fair play spirit and individuality. Placing them on the same level shows that every individual deserves to be on equal footing.

Sketch #2 - Different kinds of bread often get chosen based on popularity, with imperfect ones discarded. But everyone should have the same chance to be seen, regardless of their filling, popularity, or flaws.

After consulting Mr Fauzi during Week 10 Tutorial and Practical session, I came out with the final sketch.

Fig 2.1.4 Sketch #3

2. Digital Poster Design

Fig 2.2.1 Photos taken

I went to take photos of the materials and elements needed in my poster composition during free time.

Fig 2.2.2 Working process

Fig 2.2.3 Working process

Fig 2.2.4 Working process - adjust colour and apply shadow

Fig 2.2.5 Typography design attempt #1

Fig 2.2.6 Typography design attempt #2

Fig 2.2.7 Final Work

Title

Be You and Be Equal

Description

“The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal.” - Aristotle. We should instead recognise and respect individual differences, understanding that everyone has unique abilities, experiences, and opportunities. True equality is not about eliminating these differences, but about allowing everyone to be themselves and giving each individual the opportunity to stand out. It means creating fair competition under the same rules, respecting the existence of differences, and providing equal opportunities for diverse brilliance.

Be yourself, be equal.