Illustration and Visual Narrative (Exercises)

29.9.2023 - 1.11.2023 (Week 1 - Week 6)

Ahmad Fikri bin Anizat | 0369437 | Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media

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 LECTURE

Week 1 - 9/27/2023 

For our first week, Mr. Hafiz told us to create a e-portfolio so that we could put our exercises and work there. Then, we were given the task to play the Bezier game where we learnt the basic of using the pen tool on.

Week 2 - 4/10/2023 

For the second week, the Vormator Challenge, we were given the task of recreating the shapes the he gave us. Then we must use the shapes provided to create a monster or any character without distorting or cutting the shapes.

Week 3 - 11/10/2023

For week third week, drawing in chiaroscuro, we learnt how to create shapes based on an image where we specifically recreated a shape of a pear. We then learnt how to apply colours and making shadows using a different colour. I specifically learnt how to use the pathfinder, shape builder and knife tool for this week.

Week 4 - 18/10/2023

For the fourth week, it is the colours and blending mode week. We applied the techniques learnt in week 3. We were then taught how to blend colour into the images, and applying image as texture (clipping mask). 

Week 5 - 25/10/2023

Mr Hafiz is on medical leave for week 5, so we had no class, but we will have a replacement class scheduled.

Week 6 - 1/11/2023

For week 6, we were briefed for our Assignment 1, where we must find a related article or story that discuss Urban Legends, be it local or international.

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 INSTRUCTIONS

Week 1 (Bezier Game Exercise) :

Figure 1 shows the Bezier pen tool exercise that I did.

Week 2 (Vormator Challenge) :

Figure 2.1 shows the shape given that we can use for our monster / character.

Figure 2.2 shows the character I made in black and white to show the shape used.

Figure 2.3 shows my character with details of the number of shapes used.

Figure 2.4 shows my final character design after adding textures.

Week 3 (Chiaroscuro) :

Figure 3.1 shows my work of the Chiaroscuro exercise.

Week 4 (Colours and Blending mode) :

Figure 4 shows my work of the colours and blending exercise.

Milestone 1 exercise (Vormator) :

Figure 5 shows my work on the milestone exercise, where I put my character with a background, and added some description on the Pokemon Card.

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 REFLECTION

Week 1

Because I had no Illustrator basic, I feel that the Bezier Game was very helpful to learn the Pen tool. It took me quite a while to get used to it.

Week 2 

This week really tested my creativity. Given the shapes available, I tried my best to create a character which is satisfactory enough for me. I decided a simple character would be the best rather than a complex one. Doing the Vormator Exercise really helped me to get used to Illustrator.

Week 3 

This week really increased my skills in Illustrator. I was quite amazed with what Illustrator could do.

Week 4 

A new thing I learnt is blending images as texture. It was really cool for me to learn that.

Week 6

After hearing the briefing for Assignment 1, I had doubts that I could pull the assignment of. It seems really complicated and I do not think my skills are good enough for the assignment. I plan to self study for this assignment.