Cai Zihan (0378043)

Film Studies & Cinematography Cai Zihan / 0378043 Film Studies & Cinematography/Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / Taylor's University TABLE OF CONTENT INSTRUCTIONS LECTURES FEEDBACK INSTRUCTIONS <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_oG56wkWOwQ4ZViMYS3xXoBqSGORi5km/preview" width="640" height="480"></iframe> LECTURES Week 1 Activity 1 Watch Pixar SparkShorts “Purl” 1) Describe your EMOTIONAL journey when watching the short? At first, I felt both relieved and heartbroken. Since Purl had just joined the company, she was trying very carefully to fit in with the others, going out of her way to change herself just to blend in—it was pretty heartbreaking to watch. Later, when she met someone like her and dared to be herself again, I felt warmed by it too. My emotions shifted from curiosity to empathy and then to a sense of healing—it really struck a chord. 2) How can you RELATE with your own personal experiences? Do you have ...

IMMERSIVE VIDEO PRODUCTION Cai Zihan / 0378043 IMMERSIVE VIDEO PRODUCTION/Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / Taylor's University TABLE OF CONTENT INSTRUCTIONS LECTURES Project 1 FEEDBACK INSTRUCTIONS <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11bZ5iqwIfSGH6c_sXOvySRQZOWJisj2O/preview" width="640" height="480"></iframe> LECTURES W eek 1 Description: Filmed using an omnidirectional camera, this video offers a full 360° field of view. Key Feature: Viewers can freely choose their viewing angle, unlike traditional videos with a fixed perspective. Week 2 Traditional TV / Film: Viewers are accustomed to flat, rectangular screens from a young age and tend to overlook aspect ratio constraints. 360° Video: By eliminating the screen borders, viewers are immersed in a virtual scene. VR (Virtual Reality): A 3D immersive environment generated by digital technology. Week 3 The visual composition relies on a fixed frame, and the audience can only pe...

Immersive Visual Effects Cai Zihan / 0378043 Immersive Visual Effects/Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / Taylor's University TABLE OF CONTENT INSTRUCTIONS LECTURES Project 1 FEEDBACK INSTRUCTIONS LECTURES Week 1 Module Briefing  -Core Definitions of VR and VFX • VFX: Images created or processed outside of live-action footage, including CGI, background painting, and compositing • The difference between VR and VFX: VR provides a sense of “immersion,” while VFX creates an emotional sense of presence -Key Design Considerations VR creates spatial environments, while VFX imbues those environments with emotion and interactive feedback, compensating for experiences that cannot be achieved through spatial design alone. Week 2 Immersion, Presence and Design Directions -Core Definitions • Immersion: Deep engagement in an experience, where attention is drawn to the environment and awareness of the outside world is reduced; commonly observed in activities such as reading, watching mov...

  Interactive Narrative Design Cai Zihan / 0378043 28/12/2025-22/12/2025/Week 12 Interactive Narrative Design/Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / Taylor's University TABLE OF CONTENT INSTRUCTIONS LECTURES TASK 3 FEEDBACK INSTRUCTIONS <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EaSU2_QhKuvrIyN_bEKBxyPF2947Ooww/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> TASK 3 This week, the main task was to fix some bugs in Unity.

 Design Research Dissertation Cai Zihan / 0378043 18/9/2025-1/1/2025/Week 1-14 Design Research Dissertation/Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / Taylor's University TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Instructions 2. Task 1: Draft Dissertation 3. Task 2: Visual design publication, final dissertation & TURNITIN report 4. Task 3: Research for Article Publication 5. Weekly Progress & Reflection Sheet 6. Reflection Instructions <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12_raNA1CRDliv-hdexxD6S-PKmaByxAf/preview" width="640" height="480"></iframe> Task 1: Draft Dissertation Task 2-3: Visual design publication, final dissertation & TURNITIN report Visual design publication： online.fliphtml5.com/nnijva/vtxu/#p=1 Task 4: Research for Article Publication Weekly Progress & Reflection Sheet Reflection Experience : In this module, I learned how to systematically organize and analyze relevant data. This was a significant challenge for me, as I prev...