October 12 / Week 2
Sheren Princessa Davon / 0362134
Digital Photography and Imaging / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Week 2
LECTURE
Introduction to Composition
Focal Point
- a key element to design, to make the audience set their eyes on the most important part of the design
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| Focal Point example |
- scale is used to draw attention towards/away to certain elements, signifying their importance
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| Scale & Hierarchy used |
Balancing elements
- each element has a "weight" to it, depending on size/color
- this weight is important to take note to ensure good asymmetrical balance
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| Balancing elements |
- aka "empty space"
- usually used to boost the design's clarity, giving the subject/design space to breathe
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| Use of white space |
- the process of diving an image into thirds using vertical and horizontal lines
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| Rule of Thirds |
By placing the most important element at the intersection points, a natural image is produced.
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| Example of using rule of thirds in photography |
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| Example of using rule of thirds in photography |
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| Example of using Rule of Thirds in Design |
The Rule of Thirds is a way to:
- use composition techniques that are in line to the natural eye view
- creatively use negative space
- create a conversation between the background and subject
Golden Ratio
- a mathematical ratio found in nature
- when used in design, it fosters organic & natural-looking compositions
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| Golden Ratio |
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| Examples of Golden Ratio found in nature |
In design, the golden ratio creates harmony and proportion, providing a sense of artistry
- useful guideline to determine dimensions of a layout
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| Example of Golden Ratio used in design |
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| Example of Golden Ratio used in design |
Example of Golden Ratio used in design
Composition (Framing & Cropping)
Video 1: Framing techniques in Cinema
TUTORIAL
Mr. Fauzi showed us a video tutorial of how he crated a physical collage, encouraging us to do the same.
Video 2: Physical Collage Tutorial
PRACTICAL
Physical Collage
We were supposed to create 3 compositions with cutouts from old magazines, using either the same or different elements. In the next week, with Mr. Fauzi's help, we will pick one final outcome and do the final stage of the physical collage session together, gluing the elements.
Below are the 3 compositions I came up with:
Final Composition: Physical Collage
After showing Mr. Fauzi, we decided on Composition #3.
Fig. 2.5 Final Composition (PDF) - Week 2 (12/10/23)
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