Cai Zihan (0378043)

 Design Principles GCD60804  Cai Zihan 0378043 Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media Task 2 Visal Analysis & Ideation（week 3-week 5） TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.Instructions 2.Lectures 3.Task 2:Visual Analysis 4.Feedback 5.Reflections Instructions <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nuaNNEvFt9OWX9W0ispNyj2uVe2gfi2X/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> VISUAL ANALYSIS VISUAL ANALYSIS ：Is a method of understanding design that focuses on thevisual elements and principles.In its strictest definition-a description and explanation ofvisual structure for its own sake.Yet the purpose of visual analysis can also recognise thechoices that a designer made in creating the design,aswell as to better understand how the formal properties ofa design communicate ideas,content,or meaning. Visual analysis is a critical part of visual literacy,a skill thathelps people read and critically interpret images,whetherin a...

 3/2/2025-23/3/2025（week 1-week 7） Cai Zihan 0378043 Intercultural Design Bachelor of Design in Creative Media 1.Instruction 2.Lectures 3.Project 1-Proposal 4.Project 2-Field Study 5.Final Assessment 6.Feedback 7.Reflections Instruction <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11AKxJCDwuVUTLHumnIsa9FkhFKOjgALU/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> Task 1 Introduction In the field of contemporary design, cross-cultural fusion has become an important source of innovation. This study focuses on the Japanese ‘Geta’ clogs and the Chinese ‘Appro’ straw shoes, aiming to explore their cultural origins, historical evolution, and possibilities for fusion. We hope to draw on the essence of these two traditional footwear styles and cleverly integrate their design strengths to create a new footwear product that carries cultural heritage and meets modern needs. Through in-depth research, literature analysis and field obse...

Design Principles GCD60804 3/2/2024 - 17/2/2024 / Week 1 - Week 3  Cai Zihan 0378043 Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media TASK 1 (Exploration)   TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.Lectures 2.Instruction 3.Task 1：Exploration 4.Feedback 5.Reflections Instruction <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nuaNNEvFt9OWX9W0ispNyj2uVe2gfi2X/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe>  Lectures Topic 1 1.Gestalt theory：The human brain is wired to see patterns,logic,structure.These principles aim to show how complex scenes can be reduced tomore simple shapes. 2.Contrast：Contrast is the juxtaposition ofstrongly dissimilar elements.Without contrast,visual experiencewould be monotonous.Contrast can provide visual interest,emphasise a point and expresscontent. Topic 2 1. Emphasis：Emphasis is used to create dominance and focus in adesign work.Various elements can be used to create emphasis,such ascolour,shapes or value,to achieve do...

Illustration and Visual Narrative/ Final Compilation & Reflection Cai Zihan/0378043 Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media Final Compilation & Reflection e-portfolio link 1. Vormator  2. Composition  3. Poster  4. Monkey's Paw All the blog:    Cai Zihan (0378043) Final Submission 1. Vormator 2. Composition 3. Poster 4. Monkey's Paw <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yylaVS7OlIn8L2x-2A3AHlGolS-q_O8l/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> REFLECTION Experience Since this is my first semester at BDCM, a lot of things are new to me, and typography is my most time-consuming module. Each project has allowed me to learn about , and by completing the assignments, I have been able to improve my skills and learning experiences and apply them to my work to develop and improve the quality of my assignments. By summarizing and reflecting each week, I am able to improve step by step. The prof...

5.12.2024-5.1.2024/week11-week14 Cai Zihan/0378043 Illustration and Visual Narrative/Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media Task4 Exersice cover The Monkey's Paw Matching suspenseful, spooky atmosphere This is the cover of the Monkey's Paw Webcomic This is the first draft. This is colored and animated. The professor says the panels look good, but the composition needs work. So I made improvements and this is what it looks like after the improvements. For my second revision I borrowed this piece posted by my teacher to make up my grid comic. This one is a comic book composition. Here's the cover of the Monkey's Paw plus the compartmentalized comic strip                                    Lectures Law of Closure:Objects grouped together are seen as a whole.We tend to ignore gaps and complete contour lines.In the image above,there are no triangles orcircles,but our minds fill in the missing in...

 Cai Zihan（0378043） 28/9/24-20/12/24 （week 11-14）Project 4 Digital Photography and Imaging Project 4 /Cinemagraph - Surrealistic Parallax Cinemagraph - Surrealistic Parallax Wonderful Dreams. A final project inspired from random access memory of the subconscious brain and translate into an digital photography artwork. Make a composition in 1080 x 1920 pixels (Vertical Video) size and animate some parts. TITLE: smell ARTIST STATEMENT:  This symbolizes a smiling mouth, we should always show our teeth and smile from the heart, and the flower means to be happy in the heart. Don't forget to smile happily just because a little thing is pestering you. This is the material I used. I used keying, cropping and other tools to compose a poster.    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzPhfzNLfuX0Y_sKqkTJ3mAD8Vh4RpM9/view?usp=drive_link

 Cai Zihan（0378043） 28/9/24-20/12/24 （week 1-14）Project 3 Digital Photography and Imaging Project 3 /E-Portfolio week 1 COLLAGE DESIGN ELEMENTS                               week 2 DIGITAL COLLAGE                                week 3 Adjustment Layers & Filters.                             week 4 HEARST MANSION                                   week 5 RECOLORING BLACK & WHITE                                         week 6 DOUBLE EXPOSURE                               week 7 DOUBLE EXPOSU...