ILLUSTRATION AND VISUAL NARRATIVE - PROJECT 1

 ILLUSTRATION AND VISUAL NARRATIVE - PROJECT 1

April.16.2023

7/4/2023 - Ending Date / Week 1 - Ending Week

Xing Yu / 0361463

Illustration And Visual Narrative / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Project 1

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INSTRACTION

Task 1 - Vortex practice

Everyone will get the same set of shapes to be creative.

Follow the rulebook and take on the challenge of creating unique pieces with skill and unlimited creativity, using a variety of colors.

Use the given rules to create your own unique design.

You can rotate, copy, scale, add or subtract elements, intersect or group them, all while using unlimited colors, gradients, and textures.

Please note that original shapes, tilts, or free transformations are not allowed, and contouring strokes or background changes are not allowed.

                                          Fig 1.1 Shapes of Formator Challenge (14/04/2023)

I downloaded the image that Mr. Hafeez sent us and traced the shape using Adobe Illustrator's pen tool.

 Fig 1.2 process (14/04/2023)

Our goal was to use the set of shapes provided to create a unique character.

My Design:

 Fig 2.1 process (20/04/2023)

                               

                                  Fig 2.1 Screenshot of the Swan's Dream character (20/04/2023)

            

 Fig 2.1 final of the Swan's Dream character (20/04/2023)

By using the Adobe Adobe Color app, we mastered the art of extracting the colors of the little monsters, from which we obtained rich color scheme presets.

Following the video instructions sent by the teacher, we successfully completed the drawing task.

                                   

                                                     Fig.3.1 Adobe Color (20/4/2023)

                                     

    Fig.3.2 Adobe Color (20/4/2023)

    Fig.3.3 process (20/4/2023)

    Fig.3.4 Little monster fill finished Jpeg (20/4/2023)

Figure 3.5 - Character re-color using gradients.

Task 1 - Exercise 2 Illustrated Type

For the illustration and visual narrative modules, we will focus on the definitions of two words chosen using a random word generator.

This exercise is designed to emphasize the use of Adobe tools and features to clearly express illustration typography through illustrator design, demonstrating the meaning of selected words.

The words I produced from the picture dictionary are shade and magic.

My Design:

"shade"

I designed the letter "S" into the shape of the branch, using a combination of curves and lines to represent the texture of the branch.

I used some circular and bifurcated shapes to simulate the natural appearance of the branches.

Add some subtle concavity to the branches to enhance the realism of the branches.

I designed the shape of the entire font to look like a peach tree to highlight the meaning of "shade".

Use soft curves and light lines to outline the crown, creating a soft and comfortable feel.

In addition, I added some pink peach blossom elements at the top of the font to enhance the visual effect of the peach tree.

The four letters "hade" were designed to look like they were under a tree.

Extend the branches of the "S" so that the hade looks like it is being sheltered in the shade.

"magic"

I designed the entire font in color and added some twinkling star elements between the letters to enhance the visual effect of magic.

I want y to use different colors to create a mysterious atmosphere.

Soft curves and decorative elements are used in the shape of the letters to convey the sense of wonder of magic.

Consider adding some scroll decorations at the end or around the letters to make the font look more magical and flashier.

Figure 4.1 Sketch of shade

Figure 4.2 Sketch of magic

Figure 4.3 Sketch of magic

Figure 4.4 Sketch of magic

Figure 4.5 Sketch of magic

Figure 4.6 shade process (4/26/2023)

Figure 4.7 magic screenshot (4/26/2023)

Figure 4.8 shade final (4/26/2023)

                                                          Figure 4.9 shade final (4/26/2023)

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REFLECTION

I gained a lot of valuable experience and skills while learning to use the pen tool and 3D rendering in Adobe Illustrator.

First of all, the Pen Tool is a very powerful tool that helps me create complex and precise curves and shapes.

By mastering the use of the pen tool, I was able to better draw free curves and precise paths.

Learning 3D rendering is also an exciting and fun experience.

By using Adobe Illustrator's 3D rendering capabilities, I can take my design work to a whole new dimension.

I can create realistic 3D effects that add dimension and depth to my illustrations and graphics.

However, I also encountered some challenges.

Learning to use the pen tool requires a certain amount of patience and practice, as it requires precise hand-eye coordination and mastering the control of the curve.

For 3D rendering, understanding the principles of lighting and shading and the adjustment of material properties also takes some time and practice.

But through constant trial and practice, I gradually overcame these difficulties and made progress.