ILLUSTRATION AND VISUAL NARRATIVE - Task 1

  Illustration and Visual Narrative Exercise 1

Ma Ruisheng 0347125

Task 1

-Exercise 1: Vormator challenge 1/04/2022-15/04/2022 (week1-3)

-Exercise 2: Vector illustration (week 4-5)

Task 2

-Exercise 1: Decisive moment (week 6-9)

LECTURES

Week 1:

Lecture: none; Module briefing

Week 2: [Character Design]

Iconic + Simplicity + Unique

Elements of character design:

• Shape
• Colour
• Emphasis
• Contrast
• Harmony
• Expressions/ Poses

Week 3: Chiaroscuro

Lecture Report 2:

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Week 4: Composition

Basic composition visual rules

• Visual narrative
• Visual flow
• Visual balance
• Visual hierarchy

Types of shots

• Establishing
• Bird's eyeview
• Frame within a frame
• Medium shot
• Close-up
• Worm's eyeview

Establishing

Frame within a frame 

Bird's eyeview

Worm's eyeview

Medium shot

Close-up

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Task 1

I did a rough draft, and I made a big, two small, two cell divisions.I used the simplest color scheme to make them look very layered.

draft

draft

first work

After doing it the first time, I realized I had a problem with my orientation and recombined them.

final work

final outwork

Reflection

In this assignment, I experienced a lot of ideological struggles from the initial fear and escape to the brave face. I came into contact with the Ai software, I thought it was difficult, I could not control it at all, the teacher gave a lot of demonstrations in class, and gave time to practice each step, I began to get started gradually. My receptivity is slow, so it took me more time than anyone else might to finish this piece. From the beginning, I felt that it was difficult and reluctant to start and practice it and then faced it bravely. During this process, I have been reflecting on my actions and thoughts all the time. I think in the next time, I will face every assignment bravely and no longer flinch and escape.