Digital Photography & Imaging - Week 2 : Physical Collage Design

03/10/2023 (Week 2)
Andrea Choo Qin Hui (0366959)

Digital Photography & Imaging / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Week 2 : Physical Collage Design

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Instructions

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Lecture

Introduction to Basic Composition

            Focal Point: A strong focus point is essential to any effective composition because it 

                                   directs the viewer's attention to the most significant parts of your work 

                                   first.

            Scale & Hierarchy: By pointing attention towards and away from particular aspects and 

                                               denoting their significance to the communication, scale is frequently 

                                               utilised to assist in communicating hierarchy.

            Balance the Elements: Recognising that every element has a certain 'weight' will help 

                                                      you learn asymmetrical balance. Elements with a lot of texture 

                                                      may weigh' more than those with flat colours, while smaller 

                                                      things may 'weigh' less than larger ones.

            White Space: White space, also referred to as 'empty space', is used in compositions to 

                                      counterbalance the main subject. The use of white space can enhance the 

                                      clarity and overall appearance of your design by providing a breathing 

                                      area between the busier and more complex elements of your composition.

Figure 1.1 Example of White Space

Rule of Thirds

            The Rule of Thirds is the process of dividing an image into thirds, using two horizontal 

            and two vertical lines. This imaginary grid yields nine parts with four intersection 

            points. 

            Images will appear much more natural if the focal points are positioned at these 

            intersecting places. Additionally, it is advised that any horizon be positioned on either 

            the top or bottom horizontal lines.

            The Rule of Thirds is a way to: 

            -  Make use of compositional strategies that complement what the eye finds visually 

                appealing

            -  Creatively use negative space

            -  Create conversation between the subject and background

Figure 1.2 Examples of Rule of Thirds

Golden Ratio

            A mathematical ratio known as the Golden Ratio. It is frequently seen in nature, and

            when used to design, it encourages the creation of visually appealing compositions that

            seem organic and natural.

            The Golden Ratio in design is essentially about aesthetics: using harmony and 

            balance and recognise beauty. The Golden Ratio lends an artistic quality to designs 

            when used in them.

            The Golden Ratio is a useful guideline for determining dimensions of the layout. One 

            very simple way to apply the Golden Ratio is to set your dimensions to 1:1.618

Figure 1.3 Examples of Golden Ratio

Composition (Framing & Cropping)

Figure 1.4 Ultimate Guide to Composition

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Tutorial

Basic Composition Exercise

Figure 2.1 Youtube Video Tutorial for Project 1

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Practical

           For this task, we had to make Collage Design Elements. First we had to watch the 

           youtube video provided by Mr. Martin. The task was to get old magazines to make 3 

           different compositions to show Mr. Fauzi.  

Figure 2.2 Composition #1

Figure 2.3 Composition #2

Figure 2.4 Composition #3

           After submitting my compositions and letting Mr. Fauzi see my work, he chose 

           composition #2 for me to glue it down onto the cardboard.

Final Composition

Figure 2.5 Composition #1 Glued