DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGING - PROJECT 1
Digital Photography and Imaging
|| 21/4/2025 – 30/5/2025 (Week 1 – Week 6)
|| BAI ZHUO QING, 0370042
|| Digital Photography and Imaging
|| Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Taylor's
University
Instruction
Exercise (Week 1)：
List down your 3 favourite graphic design composition work from Pinterest.
Explain it on your E-portfolio blog, why do you like the designs?
Lecture：
In this class, we were introduced to the fundamentals of digital
photography and explored how science and art come together in design.
We began by learning Photoshop, an essential tool widely used by
designers and photographers. Photoshop plays a key role in the design
process, especially for image editing and manipulation. Through the
lessons, I also discovered many creative techniques I had never
encountered before, which broadened my perspective and made me excited
for future classes.
We also learned why Photoshop is such a valuable tool. It is not only
powerful but also user-friendly, allowing us to bring our creative
ideas to life. Whether it’s designing business cards, restoring old
photos, or turning images into cartoon styles, Photoshop offers
endless possibilities for visual expression.
In this class, we were introduced to the fundamentals of digital
photography and explored how science and art come together in design.
We began by learning Photoshop, an essential tool widely used by
designers and photographers. Photoshop plays a key role in the design
process, especially for image editing and manipulation. Through the
lessons, I also discovered many creative techniques I had never
encountered before, which broadened my perspective and made me excited
for future classes.
We also learned why Photoshop is such a valuable tool. It is not only
powerful but also user-friendly, allowing us to bring our creative
ideas to life. Whether it’s designing business cards, restoring old
photos, or turning images into cartoon styles, Photoshop offers
endless possibilities for visual expression.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/3799980930234749/
The composition is particularly attractive: the picture extends from
the car in the foreground to the Tokyo Tower in the distance, and the
whole line of sight is naturally guided to explore the picture, which is
very layered. The vertical composition also makes the whole picture look
more like a picture in a movie.
The color is very comfortable: with blue as the main color, plus red
and white embellishments, the whole atmosphere is both refreshing and a
bit nostalgic. The sun shines on the car and the building, giving a
feeling of a quiet summer afternoon.
The small details are very story-telling: Although the pixel style is
simple, it is not simple. Cars, billboards, falling leaves, these
elements together spell out a story that may be about the city, youth
and travel, which makes people can't help but take a few more
glances.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/143059725656812866/
The lighting atmosphere is particularly charming: the yellow-orange
light dyes the whole alley warm, full of life, and makes people feel a
kind of quiet romance, just like the street scene in an old movie.
Strong sense of space: the cobblestone road extends to the distance,
the whole alley is narrow and deep, and the progressive sense of space
makes people want to walk in and see what is at the other end.
Details are full of life, whether it is the green plants on the
windowsill or the small ornaments on the street, they make this old
street look very real and humane. It is not a posed photo, but a place
where people live and have stories.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/281543723620430/
The picture is very interesting: the whole building is like a stage,
with different stories playing out on every floor and every window. The
picture is lively but not messy, and people can't help but look at it
carefully.
The color is very smart: blue is the main tone, calm and unified, and
with the orange light, it has a sense of warmth in the city at night.
The social icons fly out in colorful colors, instantly catching the
eye.
The irony is strong: the icons of social platforms are "dumped" into
trucks like garbage, which obviously alludes to our state of being
overwhelmed by information. Although the style of the painting is cute,
it is a reflection on the pace of modern life and information
anxiety.
Exercise (Week 2)：
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/3799980930234749/
The composition is particularly attractive: the picture extends from the car in the foreground to the Tokyo Tower in the distance, and the whole line of sight is naturally guided to explore the picture, which is very layered. The vertical composition also makes the whole picture look more like a picture in a movie.
The color is very comfortable: with blue as the main color, plus red and white embellishments, the whole atmosphere is both refreshing and a bit nostalgic. The sun shines on the car and the building, giving a feeling of a quiet summer afternoon.
The small details are very story-telling: Although the pixel style is simple, it is not simple. Cars, billboards, falling leaves, these elements together spell out a story that may be about the city, youth and travel, which makes people can't help but take a few more glances.
The composition is particularly attractive: the picture extends from the car in the foreground to the Tokyo Tower in the distance, and the whole line of sight is naturally guided to explore the picture, which is very layered. The vertical composition also makes the whole picture look more like a picture in a movie.
The color is very comfortable: with blue as the main color, plus red and white embellishments, the whole atmosphere is both refreshing and a bit nostalgic. The sun shines on the car and the building, giving a feeling of a quiet summer afternoon.
The small details are very story-telling: Although the pixel style is simple, it is not simple. Cars, billboards, falling leaves, these elements together spell out a story that may be about the city, youth and travel, which makes people can't help but take a few more glances.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/143059725656812866/
The lighting atmosphere is particularly charming: the yellow-orange light dyes the whole alley warm, full of life, and makes people feel a kind of quiet romance, just like the street scene in an old movie.
Strong sense of space: the cobblestone road extends to the distance, the whole alley is narrow and deep, and the progressive sense of space makes people want to walk in and see what is at the other end.
Details are full of life, whether it is the green plants on the windowsill or the small ornaments on the street, they make this old street look very real and humane. It is not a posed photo, but a place where people live and have stories.
The lighting atmosphere is particularly charming: the yellow-orange light dyes the whole alley warm, full of life, and makes people feel a kind of quiet romance, just like the street scene in an old movie.
Strong sense of space: the cobblestone road extends to the distance, the whole alley is narrow and deep, and the progressive sense of space makes people want to walk in and see what is at the other end.
Details are full of life, whether it is the green plants on the windowsill or the small ornaments on the street, they make this old street look very real and humane. It is not a posed photo, but a place where people live and have stories.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/281543723620430/
The picture is very interesting: the whole building is like a stage, with different stories playing out on every floor and every window. The picture is lively but not messy, and people can't help but look at it carefully.
The color is very smart: blue is the main tone, calm and unified, and with the orange light, it has a sense of warmth in the city at night. The social icons fly out in colorful colors, instantly catching the eye.
The irony is strong: the icons of social platforms are "dumped" into trucks like garbage, which obviously alludes to our state of being overwhelmed by information. Although the style of the painting is cute, it is a reflection on the pace of modern life and information anxiety.
The picture is very interesting: the whole building is like a stage, with different stories playing out on every floor and every window. The picture is lively but not messy, and people can't help but look at it carefully.
The color is very smart: blue is the main tone, calm and unified, and with the orange light, it has a sense of warmth in the city at night. The social icons fly out in colorful colors, instantly catching the eye.
The irony is strong: the icons of social platforms are "dumped" into trucks like garbage, which obviously alludes to our state of being overwhelmed by information. Although the style of the painting is cute, it is a reflection on the pace of modern life and information anxiety.
Lecture ：
In this lecture, I mainly learned the basics of composition,
including the rule of thirds, the golden ratio, and how to use framing
and cropping techniques in composition.
1. Basic Composition：
- Focal Point
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Scale & Hierarchy
- Balance The Elements
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White Space
- Focal Point
- Scale & Hierarchy
- Balance The Elements
- White Space
2. Rules of Third
The rule of thirds is a compositional technique that divides an image
into nine equal parts using two horizontal and two vertical lines. This
creates four key intersection points that can be used to guide the
placement of important elements in a design.
Positioning key subjects at these intersections helps achieve a more
balanced and natural composition. For example, placing the horizon along
the top or bottom horizontal line can make the image more visually
appealing.
3. Golden Ratio
Figure1.1 Golden Ratio
The golden ratio represents a sense of beauty formed through harmony and
proportion. Widely recognized for its artistic value in design, it follows
a specific numerical ratio of 1 to 1.618.
The rule of thirds is a compositional technique that divides an image into nine equal parts using two horizontal and two vertical lines. This creates four key intersection points that can be used to guide the placement of important elements in a design.
Positioning key subjects at these intersections helps achieve a more balanced and natural composition. For example, placing the horizon along the top or bottom horizontal line can make the image more visually appealing.
3. Golden Ratio
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| Figure1.1 Golden Ratio |
The golden ratio represents a sense of beauty formed through harmony and proportion. Widely recognized for its artistic value in design, it follows a specific numerical ratio of 1 to 1.618.
Instruction:
1. Choose and identify your collage's design elements to be cut
out and compose it into your own concept & story.
2. Pre compositing your collage's design elements into a
composition.
3. Take 3 photo of your collage pre-composition and
insert it on the section below. Please use CAMSCANNER apps to take
pictures of your collages.
PRE-COMPOSITION #1
This piece captures a quiet yet powerful moment—two women in flowing
dresses poised between movement and memory. The bronze figure stands
with quiet strength, while the lavender-clad one feels like a softer
echo. Collaged leaves and musical notes inject rhythm and nature into
the stillness, while the unfinished phrase “Why is the…” lingers like
a suspended question. More than a reflection of the past, she emerges
as a reimagined presence—an echo reclaimed, ready to speak in her own
voice.
PRE-COMPOSITION #2
This collage presents a bold interplay between elegance and
urban edge. The central figure, stylish and confident, steps forward
with dual shadows—suggesting complexity and duality of identity.
Scattered eye fragments create a watchful, almost cinematic
atmosphere, while the oversized gem and “I ♥ NY” patch infuse glamour
and cultural commentary. Against a soft purple backdrop, the
composition challenges conventions of femininity and power,
celebrating the woman who chooses herself—sharp, seen, and
unapologetically present.
PRE-COMPOSITION #3
Bright, raw, and tactile, this collage feels like a blooming thought
in motion. At the center, textured flowers burst from a vivid green
backdrop—imperfect, alive, unapologetically organic. The cutout phrase
“THE WAY” floats like a quiet manifesto, guiding the eye through
scattered elements: a velvet orchid, citrus prints, flowing
silhouettes. Each piece whispers of nature, intuition, and softness as
strength. It’s not just a composition—it’s a direction, a feeling, a
quiet revolution in full color.
Reflection:
Lecture:
This week’s lecture shifted my view of photography—from instinctive
snapping to understanding it as a structured visual language. I
discovered how elements like focal points and balanced composition
guide the viewer’s eye and communicate ideas clearly. Learning about
the Golden Ratio also deepened my appreciation for visual harmony.
Practical:
The collage task was a fun and creative challenge. Cutting and
rearranging magazine images sparked spontaneous ideas. Even when
something felt off, each adjustment led to new discoveries. I
realized that in art, even mistakes can guide you toward
unexpected beauty.
Exercise (Week 3)：
Lecture ：
PRE-COMPOSITION #1
PRE-COMPOSITION #2
This collage presents a bold interplay between elegance and urban edge. The central figure, stylish and confident, steps forward with dual shadows—suggesting complexity and duality of identity. Scattered eye fragments create a watchful, almost cinematic atmosphere, while the oversized gem and “I ♥ NY” patch infuse glamour and cultural commentary. Against a soft purple backdrop, the composition challenges conventions of femininity and power, celebrating the woman who chooses herself—sharp, seen, and unapologetically present.
PRE-COMPOSITION #3
This piece captures a quiet yet powerful moment—two women in flowing
dresses poised between movement and memory. The bronze figure stands
with quiet strength, while the lavender-clad one feels like a softer
echo. Collaged leaves and musical notes inject rhythm and nature into
the stillness, while the unfinished phrase “Why is the…” lingers like
a suspended question. More than a reflection of the past, she emerges
as a reimagined presence—an echo reclaimed, ready to speak in her own
voice.
This collage presents a bold interplay between elegance and urban edge. The central figure, stylish and confident, steps forward with dual shadows—suggesting complexity and duality of identity. Scattered eye fragments create a watchful, almost cinematic atmosphere, while the oversized gem and “I ♥ NY” patch infuse glamour and cultural commentary. Against a soft purple backdrop, the composition challenges conventions of femininity and power, celebrating the woman who chooses herself—sharp, seen, and unapologetically present.
Bright, raw, and tactile, this collage feels like a blooming thought
in motion. At the center, textured flowers burst from a vivid green
backdrop—imperfect, alive, unapologetically organic. The cutout phrase
“THE WAY” floats like a quiet manifesto, guiding the eye through
scattered elements: a velvet orchid, citrus prints, flowing
silhouettes. Each piece whispers of nature, intuition, and softness as
strength. It’s not just a composition—it’s a direction, a feeling, a
quiet revolution in full color.
Reflection:
Lecture:
This week’s lecture shifted my view of photography—from instinctive
snapping to understanding it as a structured visual language. I
discovered how elements like focal points and balanced composition
guide the viewer’s eye and communicate ideas clearly. Learning about
the Golden Ratio also deepened my appreciation for visual harmony.
Practical:
The collage task was a fun and creative challenge. Cutting and
rearranging magazine images sparked spontaneous ideas. Even when
something felt off, each adjustment led to new discoveries. I
realized that in art, even mistakes can guide you toward
unexpected beauty.
Lecture ：
1.Gain a basic understanding of the Photoshop interface and learn essential functions like making selections and working with layers
Figure1.1- Layer Interface
2. Marquee Selection Tool
Figure1.2- Select & Mask
3. Lasso Tool
The Lasso Tool lets you freely select specific areas within a
document. It offers three options: the standard Lasso, the Polygonal
Lasso for straight-edged selections, and the Magnetic Lasso, which
snaps to edges automatically.
Figure1.3- Lasso Tool
4.Pen Tool
The Pen Tool can be used in four main ways: to create straight
paths, U-shaped curves, simple S-curves, and complex S-curves. We
watched tutorial videos to learn how to use the tool and explored
its practical applications.
Figure1.4- How to Use the Pen Tool
Figure1.5- Four ways to use a fountain pen tool
5.Magic wand tool
The Magic Wand Tool, introduced alongside the Pen Tool, allows you
to automatically select areas of an object with a single click.
Adjusting the tolerance setting helps improve the accuracy of the
selection.
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| Figure1.1- Layer Interface |
2. Marquee Selection Tool
|
| Figure1.2- Select & Mask |
3. Lasso Tool
The Lasso Tool lets you freely select specific areas within a
document. It offers three options: the standard Lasso, the Polygonal
Lasso for straight-edged selections, and the Magnetic Lasso, which
snaps to edges automatically.
|
| Figure1.3- Lasso Tool |
4.Pen Tool
The Pen Tool can be used in four main ways: to create straight
paths, U-shaped curves, simple S-curves, and complex S-curves. We
watched tutorial videos to learn how to use the tool and explored
its practical applications.
|
| Figure1.4- How to Use the Pen Tool |
|
| Figure1.5- Four ways to use a fountain pen tool |
5.Magic wand tool
The Magic Wand Tool, introduced alongside the Pen Tool, allows you
to automatically select areas of an object with a single click.
Adjusting the tolerance setting helps improve the accuracy of the
selection.
Instruction
-
Download all of the images here to your computer:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cGcbENrjSksAaMQK9np2jb6ZaM7Y-81l?usp=sharing
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Follow this tutorial demo as reference to create your digital
collage:
https://youtu.be/BlW7F-fTsbE
-
Create 3 different composition digital collages from the images
that you’ve downloaded.
-
Create A4 canvas size (vertical) on Photoshop and start to do the
compositions.
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Take 3 photo of your digital collage compositions and insert it on
the section below
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Submit (Turn In) this file in Google Classroom
Create 3 different composition digital collages from the images
that we’ve
download.
#01
-
Download all of the images here to your computer:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cGcbENrjSksAaMQK9np2jb6ZaM7Y-81l?usp=sharing
-
Follow this tutorial demo as reference to create your digital
collage:
https://youtu.be/BlW7F-fTsbE
-
Create 3 different composition digital collages from the images
that you’ve downloaded.
-
Create A4 canvas size (vertical) on Photoshop and start to do the
compositions.
-
Take 3 photo of your digital collage compositions and insert it on
the section below
- Submit (Turn In) this file in Google Classroom
Create 3 different composition digital collages from the images
that we’ve
download.
#01
#02
#03
Reflection:
This week, we created three digital collages in Photoshop using
downloaded images. I was initially unfamiliar with many of the tools,
but after watching the tutorial, I became more confident using features
like the selection tool, pen tool, and shape tool. This exercise helped
me build a better understanding of digital composition and improved my
Photoshop skills.
Exercise (Week 4)：
INSTRUCTION:
#03
Reflection:
This week, we created three digital collages in Photoshop using
downloaded images. I was initially unfamiliar with many of the tools,
but after watching the tutorial, I became more confident using features
like the selection tool, pen tool, and shape tool. This exercise helped
me build a better understanding of digital composition and improved my
Photoshop skills.
DIGITAL IMAGING EXERCISE:
1.PROJECT 1B -PART 1: Hearst Mansion
This week, we learned how to use Photoshop to composite a person into a
background image. Following the professor’s video instructions, we
practiced editing the character “Shazam” into the background of “Hearst
Mansion,” adjusting the hue, grayscale, and brightness to better match the
overall style and atmosphere of the scene.
Exercise Demo - SHAZAM:
Exercise - My Reflection:
2. PROJECT 1B - PART 2: Recoloring Black and White
This week, we also learned how to use Photoshop to add color to
black-and-white photos.
DOWNLOAD THE IMAGE HERE:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iYbFpDqdTjdHzkBpLWLkFwPJut6N8ItA/view?usp=sharing
Project 2: Digital Imaging exercise 02
OBJECTIVE: Recoloring B&W photo- Advanced level
Download images:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18lnIazWaZSUfBkzgWhSocbJAoLKEByI8?usp=sharing
Project 2: Digital Imaging exercise 02-PART2
Select B&W photo from the folder:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1czJ0D44XGRTp8gVCHxqcuArBfLZqWK5-?usp=sharing
Search photo online for skin/hair references. Recolor the photo for
submission.
Exercise - My Reflection:
2. PROJECT 1B - PART 2: Recoloring Black and White
DOWNLOAD THE IMAGE HERE:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iYbFpDqdTjdHzkBpLWLkFwPJut6N8ItA/view?usp=sharing
Download images:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18lnIazWaZSUfBkzgWhSocbJAoLKEByI8?usp=sharing
Project 2: Digital Imaging exercise 02-PART2
Select B&W photo from the folder:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1czJ0D44XGRTp8gVCHxqcuArBfLZqWK5-?usp=sharing
Search photo online for skin/hair references. Recolor the photo for submission.
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