DPI Week 1

22/9/2024 - 27/9/2024 (Week 1)

Lim Yeng San (0366316)

Digital Photography and Imaging / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Taylors University

LECTURE

Week 1: Introduction to Digital Photography and Imaging

Mr. Fauzi gave an introduction to the module and explained concepts relating to it. 

Why learn photoshop?

- Express creativity

- Create graphic design

- Restore old images

- Integrate text with graphics artistically

- Make use of brushes

- Change the colour of photos

- Rectify mistakes in photos

Digital Imaging

- Converts digital text, artwork and photos into digital images using a digital scanner or other imaging devices.

Fig 1.1: Digital imaging techniques and their purposes

Fig 1.2: The module information for Digital Photography and Imaging

EXERCISES

1. E-Portfolio Blog and Pinterest

Create an e-portfolio blog on blogger, pinterest account and pinterest board.

2. Favourite Graphic Designs

List down three of your favourite graphic design compositions from pinterest and explain why you like them.

Image #1

Fig 1.3: A graphic by Zeka Design

I liked how the plain white background let all the different coloured elements stand out from one another. It especially shows off the grayscale figure in the middle of the image well. The orange text and purple elements accompanying the figure also complements it well and gives the image more personality.

Image #2

Fig 1.4: A graphic design from Indieground Design's Weekly Inspiration Dose #122

The fish-eye-lens effect really drew my eye to the figure in the center of the image. The effect is complemented by the black text placed under the figure. I also thought the font and arrangement of the title really fits the feel of the image.

Image #3

Fig 1.5: A poster design for a Toyota AE86 car

The big blocky letters really drew my eye to this piece. It really matches the rest of the geometric elements of the image. The green colour of the text and other elements really pops out from the black background. I also liked the contrast of the white squares and the black background and car as it allows the car to shine when compared to the rest of the elements, letting it be the focal point of the entire image.

REFLECTION

The images chosen served as good references for my work. The lecture given also gave insightful info on Adobe Photoshop.