Chan Xiang Lam 0358400

30 Nov 2023 - 28 Dec 2023 | (Week 10 - Week 14) Chan Xiang Lam | 0358400  Illustration & Visual Narrative  | Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media  Final Task  | Self Titled   Final Task Self Titled Poster | create a poster that combines typography, illustration, and a self-portrait. Design your own font, create a self-portrait that highlights your features, and weave a related theme or narrative into both the font and the image. The goal is to showcase your skills in typography, illustration, and image editing while presenting a visually appealing and conceptually rich poster. Reference : Fig 3.1 References Moodboard & Ideation : Fig 3.2 Moodboard Sketches : ...

December 8 , 2023  Chan Xiang Lam | 0358400  Illustration and Visual Narrative | Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media  Task 3 -  Digital Triptych   This assignment requires you to create a digital triptych following specific instructions. It involves applying Scott McCloud's transition theory to depict three panels: one showing events before a significant moment, one portraying the climactic turning point, and one illustrating events after the pivotal moment. Your work will be evaluated based on how well you adhere to these instructions, your skill in applying transitions, the coherence of the narrative, and the artistic presentation of the triptych.      1. Sketches My legendary tale revolves around Bigfoot, hence I opted for an 'action to action' transition to present a seamless narrative. Initially, the artwo...

September 26 , 2023  Chan Xiang Lam | 0358400  Illustration and Visual Narrative | Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media    Task 2 - Decisive Moment Poster & Animation In this assignment, the task involves selecting an urban legend, either local or international, and creating an editorial illustration inspired by the Art Deco style. The process begins with thorough research, gathering visual references, and crafting a mood board exploring style, color, and overall visual direction. From initial sketching with a focus on a compelling composition, the transition moves to Adobe Illustrator, emphasizing clean lines and minimalism. Subsequently, animations are incorporated to enhance the narrative. Alongside, a brief artist statement detailing design choices and their correlation to the chosen urban legend and editorial context is crafted. Submission requires a high-resolution digit...

 September 26 , 2023  Chan Xiang Lam | 0358400  Illustration and Visual Narrative | Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media  Task 1: Week 1 | The Pen Tool In the first week, Mr. Hafiz introduced himself and outlined the module's objectives for the next 14 weeks. He emphasized the importance of mastering the 'pen tool' in Adobe Illustrator, which would be essential for our assignments. We kicked off by playing 'The Bezier Game' to get familiar with this tool. During the week, Mr. Hafiz focused on the Visual Narrative and illustrations module. He reminded us to update our contact information and provided links for access to Adobe software. Joining a WhatsApp group was encouraged for course updates. In Google Classroom, Mr. Hafiz shared various links to aid our understanding of the course material. The session ended with a motivation to participate in the Bezier Game, helpi...