Digital Photography & Imaging - Week 2

Week 2: 08/09/2022

LECTURE

Introduction to composition: 

1. Focal point - directs the eye where to look, the main point of the composition

2. Scale & hierarchy - larger scale = higher hierarchy

3. Balance - balance the elements so that the focal point can stand out and the composition is aesthetically pleasing

4. White space - looks complete yet simple and clean

Rule of thirds:

Position interesting elements/subjects on the intersection points

Golden ratio:

A more advanced composition rule, appears in nature a lot
Used in layout design for websites and apps frequently

TUTORIAL

We were instructed to create 3 pre-compositions for the first part of project 1 which is the physical collage. After creating them, we're supposed to take a clear picture of them and submit them. We were informed about using the app CamScanner to take the pictures as it would help us get a clear, flat image.

PRACTICAL

We proceeded with the pre-compositions. I had already cut the materials from various fashion magazines before class so that I could easily proceed with the task.

The materials I cut

It was difficult to start at first but after looking at some inspiration that had been provided on Google Classroom and recalling the earlier lecture on composition, I managed to create one pre-composition during class time.

First pre-composition

After asking for feedback, I was told that it had a good composition and that I was on the right track. Mr Fauzi also recommended that I try not to repeat any of the materials used in this pre-composition in any of the others.

The continuation of this task will be recorded in the main Project 1 post.