SLR Induction

Colour Photography Testing

Today I learned the basics to operating an SLR camera. It took a while to get used to as the picture did not come out well unless it was all set up right. I learned how to change the shutter speed and aperture in order to get the right light exposure when taking photos. Here are a few tests to get me started.

 Messing with shutter speed to expose the camera to more light

Lighting

Photographing the Objects

I photographed my desired objects changing the lights around and also the camera lens to see what effect it had on the object. I tried to get several photos of each set-up, changing the light exposure to see the difference in the photos

Clear Photo

  Under Exposed

Left Image is clearer than the right, Right is under exposed

I think this is slightly over exposed but I like how it has turned out.

Light Exposure Changes

OUGD405 Research Session

Task 

First of all we were asked to look at our research for our How To.... my research was on how to dress smart casual. I listed key information about dressing smart casual to start with. This was mainly about specific clothing and related jobs.

Time Line

For this task we were asked to create an info graphics type piece. I plotted out a time line to show the stages when I changed schools, to represent this I chose a symbol. Next I plotted the stages I chose art in my life time once again choosing a shape to represent this. I also plotted points when I was genuinely inspired then finally the stages of applying to Leeds College of Art. This time line visually represents my schooling career using simple shapes and logic.

 Time Line

Hierarchy Info Graphics Design

Next I tried out a design showing the date collected from my survey, it displays the jobs people associated with smart casual, my info graphics piece shows in my opinion, which jobs I feel are most important in my Hierarchy. I once again used simple shapes to represent each job title and came up with a semi circle type layout.

Hero's

I had ago at drawing some of my hero's in black marker. B.I.G, Bob Marley, Damian Marley and Jimi Hendrix. I then photographed my drawings and Imported them into Illustrator, From here I live traced my designs and played about with the images. I really like the way it has turned out.

Drawings

Experimental Designs

Titting Around on Illustrator

I took inspiration from the work of Tang You Hoong, I tried creating a toadstool house on a floating bit of rock, the smoke from the chimney has created a galaxy, I think the colour ruins the design I feel. The black silhouette works much better.

End of Module Evaluation

1. What skills have you developed through this module and how effectively do you think you have applied them?

I have learned to blog this year even if I'm not the best of at it, I struggled at first, but I feel I am slowly getting the hang of it. It's just difficult getting into the swing of things, but I feel I am documenting my work well. I have also learned the basics on Illustrator which has enables me to create several pieces of work so far, I have even been doing my own work in my spare time.

2. What approaches to/methods of idea generation have you devloped and how have they informed your design development process?

I have tried a few different methods of idea generating, such as coming up with quick fire ideas in different time periods, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds etc, this has helped to come up with loads of ideas in a short space of time. I also research other designers work to get inspiration.

3. What strengths can you identify in your work and how/will you capitalize on these?

I am not too bad on illustrator and I am quite happy with the work I have produced so far. The work I have created on Illustrator has been of a good quality I feel and I am learning new techniques regularly. I will keep experimenting to progress my skills.

4. What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these in the future?

I feel my main weakness is my lack of research, I need to research more and make use of the library, this would definitely improve my work I feel. My time management skills are not the best either, I need to plan my time better so I don't fall behind, this includes booking print slots.

5. Identify five things that you will do differently next time and what do you expect to gain from doing these?

1. Research More - This will ensure I am more informed about my project and hopefully will help with inspiration to improve my work.
2. Plan my time better - This will make sure I am not rushed through each brief. 
3. Blog more Regularly - I seem to get a build up of work because I don't blog every day, I will try blog more often so I don't have heavy workloads.
4. Book Print Slots - This will be beneficial to me if i book in advance, as I was rushed last week and only just managed to get my stuff printed.
5. Use the library more - at the moment I just use the internet for research, hopefully books and magazines will give me a broader range of research.