Illustration and Visual Narrative: Composition

14.09.2024 - 21.10.24 (Week 4-7)

Celine Christabelle Patricia / 0374872 

Illustration and Visual Narrative / Bachelors of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / The Design School

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Table Contents

1. Lectures
2. Instructions
3. Reflection

Lectures

Chiaroscuro

 

• High Contrast – Deep shadows and highlights to make objects standout
• Light Source Emphasis – A strong light source that emphasis the objects shadow, which gives them a 3D effect

Gradient Tool

• (G) - Two different colors that are mixed (may be very contrasting) and this tool will create a smooth transition within these 2 or more colors.

Instructions

Task 2 - Composition:

Week 4-5

Fig 1.1 - Character 

I made the sketch and send it to Mr Hafiz, he told me to refer to the Framed Ink book. As said, I used the Big Medium Small as my sketch has different size of objects, also contrast. After so, I finally make the background in Adobe Illustrator. 

Fig 1.2 - Sketch referenced with Framed Ink

Fig 1.3 - Overall mindmap of Pokemon Card

Week 6-7

Fig 2.1 - Overall sketch and Rationale

Fig 2. 2 - Pokemon with Halloween Background - FINAL (30/10/24)

Fig 2.3 - Final Pokemon Card - (30/10/24)

Final Result of Vormator:

Fig 2.4 - Final Vormator - (30/10/24)

Reflection

I made the sketch and send it to Mr Hafiz, he told me to refer to the Framed Ink book. Through this, I gained a deeper understanding of how composition enhances storytelling and visual impact. While working on this project, I wished I had more time to explore different compositions to further refine my work. One key lesson I learned was the importance of lighting. When learning the gradient tool, it helped me realize how lighting placement significantly affects the mood and depth of an image.

Since my work follows a Halloween theme, I aimed to make the entire composition with a dim lighting to create more atmosphere. Experimenting with lighting and gradients allowed me to achieve a more immersive effect to the overall work.