Visual language; photography.

In this session we were taught how to use the lighting equipment and digital SLR cameras. The photos below that I took are just exploring the various techniques you can use on the camera.

When the ISO is set to a smaller number it makes the images blurry. 

So when its a higher number the image is more focused because it captures quicker. 

When the aperture number is larger the image is darker because its not allowing so much light to get into the camera lense. 

When the number is smaller more light gets in so the image is then brighter.

Using a slow shutter speed means that if the camera is moved around the image tends to be blurry. 

 Where as, when a fast shutter speed is used to image is much more focused because theres not really any time to capture movement. 

We then used what we were taught and put it into practise by photographing our coloured objects. 

These are my favourite images from photographing my objects so far. 

End of module self-evulation.

What skills have you developed through this module and how effectively do you think you have applied them? 
I have developed greater knowledge of typography by creating my own font. I've also picked up on the relationship between text and imagery and how sometimes it so easy to get this wrong. My main skill i have developed is Illustrator because i'd never used this before and its going to play a big part in the rest of my design work. I think i've applied all these skills quite effectively but theres also always room for improvement. 


What approaches to/methods of research have you developed and how have they informed your design development process? 
I've gone out and collected physical evidence such as newspapers. I've also used work from previous projects to aid another if i feel the two things link. My main source tends to be the internet. All these things give me ideas for my own design work and sometimes form the basis for a project im doing. 


What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on these?
My imagery tends to be hand drawn which i then manipulate using photoshop. In the future I can look at using illustrator to develop my skills on that programme. The design process i use is also a strength because this helps me come up with positive final solutions. 


What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these more fully? 
I could look at doing more research on project topics im not too familiar with. My work is also very independent and i need to begin getting regular feedback from other people, such as tutors. 


Identify five things that you will do differently next time and what do you expect to gain from doing these? 
- More research on certain topics; this will give me greater understanding and possibly better final resolutions. 
- Have more conversation with tutors; this will give me reassurance when it comes to my work and could improve it with regular feedback.
- Use illustrator more; this will build my skills. 
- Spend more time re-working final pieces; it will give me more resolved outcomes.
- Look at my blogs on a regular basis so that keeping on top of them does not become a problem. 

Colour theory.

This session we were looking at how colours impact upon other colours using objects and card. We also looked at how the eye can be tricked into seeing colours that aren't really there. It begins to make you wonder if what you see on a day to day basis is real or not. 

At first I was under the impression that this scarf was violet but after putting it with this background I now view it as grey. 

This t-shirt makes the card look a different colour because of its dark shade. 

Depending on what colour the lid was on, it sometimes looked blue. 

The t-shirt makes the scarf look white almost.