Week 2 : 30 Aug 2021 - 5 Sept 2021
Tan Yi Yun0345559
Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Group A (Mr. Fauzi)
Week 2
LECTURE
In this lecture, we were introduced to the basic composition. A good
composition can help make a masterpiece even out of the dullest objects and
subjects in the plainest of environments.
Introduction to basic composition
a) Focal point - Key element to any good composition. Helps your viewers'
eyes naturally settle of the important pieces of your design.
b) Scale & hierarchy - Scale is often used to help communicate
hierarchy by drawing attention toward and away from certain elements, thus
signifying their importance to the communication.
c) Balance - A good technique for mastering asymmetrical balance is to
think of each element as having a "weight" to it (e.g. smaller objects weigh
less than larger objects)
d) White space - Known as "empty space" to balance up the main focus of a
composition. Can help boost your design's clarity and overall look by
balancing out the more complicated and busy parts of your composition with
space that helps your design to breathe.
Rule of Thirds
It is the process of dividing an image into thirds, using 2 horizontal and
2 vertical lines. This imaginary grid yields nine parts with four
intersection points.
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| Figure 1.1, Rule of Thirds, Week 2 (30/8/2021) |
When you position the most important elements of your image at these intersection points, you will produce a much more natural image (subject not always lies at the centre). It is also suggested that any horizon is placed on either the top horizontal line or bottom horizontal line.
The Rule of Thirds is a way to use composition techniques that are in line
with what's naturally pleasing to the eyes, to creatively use negative space
and to create composition between the subject and background.
Golden Ratio
It is a mathematical ratio commonly found in nature, and when used in a
design, it fosters organic and natural-looking compositions that are
aesthetically pleasing to the eye. In design, the Golden Ratio boils down to
aesthetics —— creating and appreciating a sense of beauty through harmony and
proportion. When applied to design, the Golden Ratio provides a sense of
artistry.
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| Figure 1.2, Golden Ratio found in nature, Week 2 (30/8/2021) |
The Golden Ratio is a useful guideline for determining dimensions of the
layout. One very simple way to apply the Golden Ratio is to set your
dimensions to 1:1.618.
Composition (Framing & Cropping)
Camera Framing: Shot Composition & Cinematography Techniques
Explained
Various camera framing techniques were shown in this video, including
single shot, two shot, over the shoulder, point of view, and insert
shot.
TUTORIAL
During the tutorial, Mr. Fauzi provided us a video tutorial of creating a
physical collage.
Composition studies : collage provided by Mr. Fauzi
PRACTICAL
We are required to...
1. Choose and identify collage's design elements to be cut out and compose
it into our own concept & story.
2. Pre-compositing our collage's design elements into a composition.
I cut out a few pictures from magazines which I think could work together
and started to compose them.
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| Figure 2.1, All the magazines I have, Week 2 (31/8/2021) |
Concept A : The window of Vision
My concept behind it is to highlight the beauty of human eye. Our eye is
called "the window of vision" and we only have a pair of them. Some biology
facts here : The human eye is a fragile extension of the brain, encased and
protected by the bones of the skull. Eyes are very vulnerable sensory
organs: vulnerable to injury, to bacteria and viruses, and to deterioration
of their internal structures, which is why we shall be aware of it and
protect our eyes.
Other than placing the eye in the middle, I tried to place it at the top
and make it slanted to see the outcome. However, the third composition is
considered the best because of its balance composition. The pink pills are
purposely cut into the shape of cloud to enhance the overall composition
(also related to the message : eyes health). The round shape is actually the
bacteria under the microscope, but it looks like a moon from a distance. I
used it to balance up the "weighty" eye.
Pre-composition #1
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Figure 2.2.1, Pre-composition 1, Week 2 (1/9/2021) Pre-composition #2 |
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Figure 2.2.2, Pre-composition 2, Week 2 (1/9/2021) Pre-composition #3 |
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Figure 2.2.3, Pre-composition 3, Week 2 (1/9/2021) Pre-composition #4 |
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| Figure 2.2.4, Pre-composition 4, Week 2 (1/9/2021) |
However, I was not very satisfied with the final outcome, so I printed the
images I like from the Internet to form a brand new concept.
Concept B : Multi-faceted
I gathered these pictures from Pinterest and printed out on A4 paper. Then
I cut and arranged them again, same as the process for concept A.
I wanted to create an aesthetic looking collage by using the girl portraits
as the domain. Flowers and birds are the key components to set up the mood.
I was having fun arranging with these elements.
Pre-composition #1
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Figure 2.3.1, Pre-composition 1, Week 2 (2/9/2021) Pre-composition #2 |
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Figure 2.3.2, Pre-composition 2, Week 2 (2/9/2021) Pre-composition #3 |
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Figure 2.3.3, Pre-composition 3, Week 2 (2/9/2021) Pre-composition #4 |
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| Figure 2.3.4, Pre-composition 4, Week 2 (2/9/2021) |
FEEDBACK
Mr. Fauzi suggested to choose pre-composition 2 (from Concept B) as the
final composition. I agreed that because it is rich in content and
balance, also obeying the Rule of Thirds.
Final Composition
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Figure 2.4, Final Composition, Week 2 (3/9/2021) |