Digital Photographing and Imaging / Collage Design Elements (Week2)

|| 30/9/24 (Week 2) 

|| Tee Zi Tong, 0366165

|| Digital Photographing and Imaging 

|| Collage Design Elements

LECTURER

In this lecture, we delved into the essential principles of composition in digital photography and imaging. We focused on key techniques and guidelines for arranging visual elements to create compelling, balanced designs. The session covered foundational concepts such as focal points, the rule of thirds, the golden ratio, and the effective use of framing and cropping.

Key Composition Principles

1. Focal Point:
   A focal point serves as the visual anchor of a composition, guiding the viewer’s attention to the most important element. By manipulating contrast, color, and placement, designers can emphasize focal points and effectively communicate the message of the design.

2. Scale and Hierarchy:
   The use of scale helps establish a visual hierarchy by making certain elements more prominent. Larger components draw more attention, while smaller elements guide the viewer’s eye through the design, signaling the importance and relationship between various components.

3. Balance:
   Achieving visual balance is key to creating stability in a composition. Asymmetrical balance involves distributing visual weight—larger or more intricate elements are counterbalanced by smaller or simpler ones, ensuring harmony across the design.

4. White Space:
   Also known as negative space, white space around the main subject gives it room to "breathe." Thoughtful use of white space helps simplify a design, creating clarity by providing visual rest and making the overall composition more digestible.

5. Rule of Thirds:
   The rule of thirds divides an image into three equal parts both horizontally and vertically. By positioning key elements along these lines or at their intersections, the composition achieves a more dynamic, balanced layout that naturally guides the viewer’s eye.

6. Golden Ratio:
   The golden ratio (roughly 1:1.618) is a mathematical formula that creates aesthetically pleasing proportions. Using this ratio in the arrangement of layout elements or dimensions fosters a sense of harmony and balance that resonates with natural visual appeal.

7. Framing and Cropping:
   Framing and cropping control how the subject is presented, allowing the designer to emphasize key details and guide the viewer’s perception. Proper framing draws attention to specific aspects, while cropping refines the image to focus on essential elements and strengthen the visual narrative.

TUTORIAL & PRACTICAL 

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.

Reference: https://youtu.be/2KqXGMf0HNk

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. 

4. Submit (Turn In) this W2_COLLAGE ELEMENTS

1. PRE-COMPOSITION #1

2. PRE-COMPOSITION #2

3. PRE-COMPOSITION #3

Then, Teacher have decided the Final Best Version of my collage.