Design Principles - Week 8 Entry (Final Compilation and Reflection)
07/01/2022 - 13/02/2022 (Week 6)
WONG JUN ZHE / 0353613
Design Principles / B'Creative Media / Taylor's
University
Design Principles / B'Creative Media / Taylor's University
Task 1 - Final Compilation and Reflection
JUMP LINKS FOR EXERCISES AND PROJECTS
Classroom Activity 1: Monogram Design
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| Monogram Design |
Exercise 1: Principles of Design - Emphasis, titled 'Arisen' (Week 1 - Week 3)
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| Arisen |
Exercise 2: Principles of Design - Contrast & Figure Ground
Exercise 2: Principles of Design - Contrast (Week 1 - Week 3)
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| Portrait |
Project 1: Self-Portrait, titled 'Breakthrough' (Week 4)
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| Breakthrough |
Project 2: Sense of Place, titled 'Space of Peace' (Week 5 - Week 6)
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| Space of Peace |
Final Project: Visual Analysis, titled 'Freedom' (Week 7 - Week 8)
Final Reflection
What have I learnt in this module?
To be honest, I did not learn any new principle and element of design as I
have already learnt it from Art and Design IGCSE in high school, as well as
in my foundation programme. However, I gained a deeper understanding on each
of the principles and elements of design from this course. In addition, I
get to explore more about myself and the art I produce, to help me find out
my own art style. As we can see from the artworks above, all of them are
done in a different style as I am still experimenting with different
mediums.
What did I enjoy the most?
I have had the most fun while working on Project 1: Self-Portrait, titled
'Breakthrough'. Part of it is because I am most familiar with using coloured
pencils, therefore I enjoy the process. I absolutely love how the artwork
turned out. To me, the artwork not only looks aesthetically pleasing, but it
also resembles my goals of 2022.
I also liked the fact that there are no strict medium limitations on all of
the exercises and and projects. So, I was able to choose freely on what to
use to create an artwork. Lectures are also very relaxing and flexible, as
Dr. Charles has the ability to make lectures not feel like lectures!
Overall, this is a great module taught by a great lecturer.
What did I not enjoy the most?
I would say I did not enjoy the first classroom activity of creating a
monogram too much. I have difficulties making things simple and always find
myself complicating things up, especially in design. But all I can say is
that I would have never identifies this weakness without this simple
activity!
What have I learnt about myself through this module?
During the whole time creating designs for this module, I realized that I
tend to procrastinate and work ineffectively when it comes to things that I
am not very familiar of. For example, the Sense of Place Project was
actually done in the last couple of days of the timeline given. This is
because I am more interested in doing designs of characters, human,
creatures, etc., and environment design is something I've barely
touched.
However, knowing that I have this issue, I must try to give in my all and
try to enjoy every artwork that I will be producing in the future. I keep on
telling myself, that the more I learn, the more I know.
What has changed and what has not in my learning journey?
Personally, what has changed in me is my general mindset of creating
designs. What has not changed in my learning journey is my passion for
creating interesting designs and exploring more about myself!
What could be improved in this module?
Well, frankly speaking, I couldn't think of anything that needs
improvement...except the fact that we
are unable to return to campus to experience this module physically is just
ughh...
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