Poster Design (Project IVN & DPI) ~ Week 8-9

Justin Cleon (0375523)                           12 Nov 2024 - 28/29 Nov 2024 (Week 8-9)

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Table of Contects

1. Lectures

2. Project 2B - Poster Design

3. Reflection

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1. Lectures

Lecture (Week 8) : Independent Learning Week

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Lecture (Week 9) : Digital Surrealism

Figure 1.1 Realism

Realism vs. Surrealism

Realism 

Focuses on the ordinary and common aspects of life, portraying reality as it is. Themes are non-exotic and grounded in everyday life. There’s no need for imaginative or extraordinary concepts, as the goal is to reflect what is real. 

Figure 1.2 Surrealism

Surrealism 

A creative twist on Realism, exploring the subconscious mind and dream like imagery. Often distorts ordinary reality to present unexpected and illogical scenes. Influenced by Freudian psychology and the rebellious Dada art movement. Artists like Salvador Dalí used free association and dream imagery to express deeper ideas. 

Figure 1.3 Dadaism

Dadaism 

An anti-war art movement characterized by satire and nonsensical themes. Served as a precursor to Surrealism, challenging traditional art conventions. 

Figure 1.4 Dadaism

What is Digital Surrealism? 

Surrealism in the digital era uses technology to express artistic ideas. It is one of the most popular digital art styles, combining dreamlike elements with modern tools. 

How to Create Surrealist Artworks Key Elements

• Dream-like scenes and symbolic imagery

• Surprising and illogical justxapositions

Figure 1.5 Digital Surrealism

Tools for Digital Surrealism

Software like Photoshop simplifies the creation of surrealist images. Basic photomontage skills can help you achieve impressive results.

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2. Project 2B - Illustrated Typography Poster

Research

Figure 2.1 Source: Pinterest

I started by searching for examples of the given words using Pinterest, Google, and some websites to help me get a better idea. 

Sketches

Figure 2.2 Sketches

For the Illustrated Typography Poster, I want to create a design using a clipping mask. My rough sketches are quite messy, so I can't explain much through them. Once I digitize the sketches, I'll be able to explain better and provide images to illustrate what I mean.

Digitilization of Sketches

Figure 2.3 Digitilization of Sketches

#1 For the first one, I created an outline text effect on the words "Live Each Day With." So I can move the text, and it appears as a stroke when placed over a subject.

#2 For the second one, I created the word "Purpose" using a clipping mask.

#3 & #4 For the third and final one, I added decorations such as wallpaper, shapes, and lines while creating a key for the word "Purpose" to make the meaning clearer.

Final Outcome

So here is the result:

Figure 2.3 Final of Illustrated Typography Poster

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3. Reflection

For this project, IVN & DPI (Illustrated Typography Poster) is quite so fun because this is the first project to collaborate with another module. Although I had some trouble when I was making an outline text for the words "Live Each Day With". However, I did make it and I was quite satisfied with my result for Illustrated Typography Poster.

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