Design Principles / Final Compilation & Reflection

24.8.2021-26.11.2021 (Week 1 - Week 14)
Moey Jo Min (0350567)
Design Principles / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Final Compilation & Reflection

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Exercises & Projects

Exercise 1: Contrast & Gestalt

Exercise 2: Emphasis/ Balance/ Repetition/ Movement

Exercise 3: Harmony/ Unity/ Symbol/ Word & Image

Project 1: Self-Portrait

Project 2: Sense of Place

Project 3: Visual Analysis

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Exercise 1: Contrast & Gestalt

24.8.2021 - 17.9.2021 (Week 1 - Week 4)

Fig 1.1 Final Contrast - JPEG (15.9.2021)

Fig 1.2 Final Contrast - PDF (15.9.2021)

Fig 1.3 Final Gestalt - JPEG (15.9.2021)

Fig 1.4 Final Gestalt - PDF (15.9.2021)

Exercise 2: Emphasis/ Balance/ Repetition/ Movement

31.8.2021 - 17.9.2021 (Week 2 - Week 4)

Fig 2.1 Final Emphasis - JPEG (15.9.2021)

Fig 2.2 Final Emphasis - PDF (15.9.2021)

Fig 2.3 Final Repetition - JPEG (15.9.2021)

Fig 2.4 Final Repetition - PDF (15.9.2021)

Exercise 3 Harmony/ Unity/ Symbol/ Word & Image

31.8.2021 - 17.9.2021 (Week 4 - Week 6)

Fig 3.1 Final Harmony - JPEG (29.9.2021)

Fig 3.2 Final Harmony - PDF (29.9.2021)

Fig 3.3 Final Symbol- JPEG (28.9.2021)

Fig 3.4 Final Symbol - PDF (28.9.2021)

Project 1: Self-Portrait

21.9.2021 - 15.10.2021 (Week 6 - Week 8)

Fig 4.1 Final Self-Portrait - JPEG (15.10.2021)

Fig 4.2 Final Self-Portrait - PDF (15.10.2021)

Project 2: Sense of Place

11.10.2021 - 31.10.2021 (Week 8 - Week 10)

Fig 5.1 Final Sense of Place - JPEG (31.10.2021)

Fig 5.2 Final Sense of Place - PDF (31.10.2021)

Fig 5.3 Final Animated Sense of Place without audio - GIF

Fig 5.4 Final Animated Sense of Place with audio - MP4

Final Project: Visual Analysis

 29.10.2021 - 26.11.2021 (Week 10 - Week 14)

Fig 6.1 Final Visual Analysis Design - JPEG (27.11.2021)

Fig 6.2 Final Visual Analysis Design - PDF 

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REFLECTION

What have I learnt in this module?

I have learnt some fundamentals of design, which are the principles being taught throughout the weeks. 

Before this semester, I only had very basic understanding about design principles, and it was quite different from what I had learnt since it was being taught in Chinese (I used to be in a Chinese independent high school). I had also learnt the importance of compositions. I used to think that as long as the artwork looks nice, everything else doesn't matter. Throughout the weeks, I understood that art is meant to convey a message. Therefore, it is important that how a piece is being composed, even the materials being used should be considered to see whether it is suitable to express the message of the artwork.

What did I enjoy the most?

I enjoyed spending hours to create my works. It has been a long time since I am able to sit down and do something that I like continuously. Although the process might be frustrating sometimes, especially when I couldn't achieve what I expected, it feels great when I bring myself back to reality, just like I had a long journey. I think this is what I like about drawing, and it is one of the reasons that kept me passionate in art for years.

What did I not enjoy the most?

I think the whole process was quite fun. The only thing that I did not enjoy is the classes were conducted online. I feel kind of sad about it, because this is my first semester in university, and I had lots of expectations and imaginations about university life. It will be much more joy if we are able to meet each other.

What have I learnt about myself through this module?

I had learnt my weaknesses and strengths throughout the module. My current biggest weakness is compositions, but I am trying to improve by looking at good artworks to learn from them, and apply the things that I had learnt in my composition. Although the improvement isn't quite significant, I believe things will get better if I keep on practicing. No one can become a genius in one night, right?

What has changed and what has not in my learning journey?

At the beginning of this semester, I was very anxious. Firstly is because I have to adapt to the new environment which is completely different from high school. I had never taken any pre-u courses before this, and I was afraid that I would do poorly in this module. I also compared myself with others too much which caused me to be emotionally unstable for weeks. What has changed is my mentality, I became more calm, and I tried to focus on my work instead of comparing myself with my classmates. I hope to keep this up as the future will be more challenging that I must not let my emotions affect me.

What has not changed is me working too slowly, which I really hope I could improve in the future. I tend to take up more time than others to do the same amount of work, and I know this is going to "threaten" myself even more when I'm in the coming semesters. I definitely need to practice more during semester break so that I will perform better in the following semester.

What could be improved in this module?

Overall was quite good, the exercises and projects did help me to improve. The only thing that I hope to be improved is the time frame of the tasks if possible, as sometimes it will be a little rush for me.