PROJECT 4 - Self-Titled (30%)

Project 4 (Week 10 - Week 14):

1. Idea Development (5%)

    Week 10 - press to show details

    Mood Board

    

                  (mood 1)                                          (mood 2)                                           (mood 3)                       

2. Design Direction (5%)

    Week 11 - press to show details

    Progress

       

                                                                      (sketch 1)                                        (sketch 2)

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                                                                     (progress 1)                                    (progress 2)

   

3. Execution and Post Production (10%)

    Week 12 - press to show details

    Title : "Go! Live Your Dream"

    Final Poster : 

(final selection)

     Artist Statement :    

     I created a nostalgic and dreamy collage that embodies my personal reflections and aspirations. The 

     concept draws heavily from vintage aesthetics and surrealism to craft a message of freedom, passion, 

     and the importance of pursuing dreams. 

     Elements in my artwork:

     a. Headphones and Music Notes

         These symbolise my deep connection to music, representing how it fuels my creativity and provides 

         me comfort in the middle of life's chaos. 

     b. Vinyl Records and Cassette Tapes

         These vintage items evoke a sense of timelessness, reminding me to cherish the past while staying 

         inspired for the future. 

     c. Butterflies (size from small to big) 

         A symbol of transformation and growth, they reflect my journey towards becoming the person I 

         aspire to be. 

     d. Daisies and Nature Elements

         These signify purity and the simple joys of life, urging me to stay grounded and grateful. 

     e. "Go! Live Your Dream" phrase

         A motivational call to action to keep chasing my ambitions without hesitation or fear. 

     f. Van Gogh's Starry Night

         This nod to art and creativity reminds me to dream big and embrace imagination in all aspects of 

         life. 

     g. Handwritten Letter and Gramophone

         These vintage touches add a personal and emotional layer, connecting to stories, memories, and 

         traditions that shape who I am.

     This artwork is a reflection of my longing for freedom, personal growth, and the courage to live 

     authentically. It is a reminder to savour the present moment, embrace creativity, and stay true to my 

     dreams. Through this artwork, I wish to inspire others to find beauty in the ordinary and boldly pursue 

     the extraordinary. 

  

4. Animation & Finishing (10%)

    Week 14 - press to show details

    YouTube Link : press to see video

    

skill learnt - Adobe's After Effect's Position, Scale, Rotation, Opacity

Through exploring Position, Scale, Rotation, and Opacity in Adobe After Effects, I enhanced my ability to create dynamic and visually cohesive designs. Adjusting Position brought movement to the music notes and cassette tapes, while Scaling emphasised the music notes’ importance. Rotation added an engaging spin to the vinyl records, and Opacity gave the butterflies a delicate, layered effect. These techniques helped me create a harmonious and expressive composition, improving both my technical skills and imaginative storytelling.

Overall Reflection : 

Reflecting on my journey from Week 1 to Week 14 in the Digital Photography and Imaging module feels like looking back at a vibrant mosaic. Each week is a thread, weaving together skills, challenges, and creative development. What began as a simple exploration of tools like Photoshop and Adobe After Effects and their methods transformed into a deeper understanding of how to create stories through visuals, with every detail serving a purpose.

In the beginning, I was learning to navigate the basics like compositing, layering, recolouring. These were simple but full of potential, like learning the notes of a new instrument. As the weeks went by, I found myself creating harmonies, using composition and balance to turn static elements into dynamic narratives. The shift to combining physical and digital collages taught me how to connect the tangible and the abstract, bringing ideas to life with a sense of intentionality and flow.

Halfway through, the challenges became more exciting. Tasks like recolouring black-and-white photographs, double exposure and creating digital surreal compositions gave me the chance to experiment boldly with colour, texture, and emotion. It was like discovering a hidden colour palette inside of me, where every shade carried meaning and every element told a story. I learned to trust my feelings, embrace experimentation, and use creative risks to give my artwork alive.

By the final weeks, everything came together. In my lastest assessment, Poster : Self-Titled, I was able to concentrate on conveying stories in a more purposeful, professional manner since every skill I had built like layering, balance, movement, and attention to detail, felt natural. In order to give the artwork a deeper significance and a more fluid meaning, I also learn how to use Adobe After Effects to create some little movement. I started to see my work not just as individual pieces but as part of a larger creative vision. Each project became a stepping stone toward something greater. 

In conclusion, my 14 weeks have been like an artistic odyssey—challenging, informative, and deeply rewarding. This experience has not only deepened my understanding of digital photography but also ignited a passion for creating meaningful, dynamic compositions that tell powerful stories. This journey has left me inspired, and I'm excited to continue exploring and refining these skills in the future.