Animation Learning Activity 1: Drawing in Flash

To start of our flash module the first task was to draw a boat


and this is mine

Learning Activity 11: Shooting motion

This task was based around using your camera to capture motion 
this is what i came up with

Learning Activity 8: Web image formats

This task was focused around "green lifestyle" and being "environmentally aware" by take some photos (up to 9) that reflect the notion of "being environmentally aware" then combining these into a single image, at 1920x1080, 72 dpi, RGB.

this is what i came up with

with this i wasn't that happy with it but due to lack of time it had to do.

Learning Activity 7: Combining Images using Layer Masks

This activity worked  selections, working with layers, creating Layer Masks, using the gradient tool (to make the linear fade effect), working with type and saving for the web.



The Brief:
You need a hero shot to use on an online trading website to sell one of your sacred possessions; your choice.

we also had to think about fundamentals like focus/ dominance/ emphasis, colour unity and appropriate hierarchy.

so this is what i  came up with

Learning Activity 6: Making Selections & Combining Images

For this learning activity we had to take kathy's Car and place the car into a different scene.

The original

After Using the quick selection tool, and clone stamp tool.

Original image 

after cutting out the forground

adding the car with a gaussian blur and over adjustments  

placing the foregound back over the top

and finally a fill layer over the top with colour burn and 56% opacity

 

Learning Activity 5:

Adjustment Levels

The brief was to take a photo at dusk or low light and another in full sunlight and use the adjustment layers/curves/ levels technique to enhance the images

here are my before and after shots

Learning Activity 4:

Cropping an image

for this activity we are looking a several different reasons to crop an image.

The brief was to take a bunch of photos, then pick 4 and express the following reasons.

Photo 1: Emphasise part of the image to give it more importance

 

Photo 2: Change the composition by moving the subject out of dead center

 

Photo 3: Change the orientation by making a horizontal image vertical

 

Photo 4: Eliminate distracting parts of the photo

Assessment 1: Design Module

To create my Blog advert I combined freehand drawing, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. I used a black and white colour scheme to give it an mysterious feel. when you first see the advert the skeleton captures the viewers eye and draws your eye into the design.

Learning Activity 13

ster Design.

the brief for this task was to take a quote and experiment with different sizes of type, breaking a quote down into words and emphasise the words that need it

this is what i came up

Learning Activity 11

matching 6 typefaces to 6 shoes

Learning Activity 10:

For this Activity the brief was to find a typeface you like and represent it using sizes and styles.

and this is what i came up with.

Learning Activity 9: Sketching layouts

This Activity is focused on layouts

the brief was to sketch 3 layouts, a website, a newsletter and a raffle ticket booklet.

these were the layouts i came up with

LEARNING ACTIVITY 6

This Learning Activity was focused on Whitespace

The brief was to find 3 examples where whitespace has been used effectively in
1. Print-publishing (magazines/ newspapers)

2. Street advertising (billboards/ shop-frontage)

3. Your choice

This is what I found

LEARNING ACTIVITY 5

This Learning Activity was focused on Positive and Negative Space.
The brief we received was.
Use only negative shapes to visually interpret a subject. Choose just 3 from the following subjects:
• clouds
• whipped cream
• Moby Dick
• Jaws
• sugar
• ghost
• polar bear
• smoke
• ice cream cone
• kanagaroo

This is what I came up with

LEARNING ACTIVITY 4

This learning Activity was focused on Using shapes and space to convey meaning.

The Brief we received was Using up to four flat black squares, create an image to express the meaning of each of the following six words:
1. order
2. increase
3. bold
4. congested
5. tension
6. playful

This is what I came up with

LEARNING ACTIVITY 2 & 3

This is my image for Learning Activity 3

My three layouts for Learning Activity 2