Michael Chan Henn Loong (0363611)

05.2.2024 - 23.2.2024 / Week 1- Week 3 Michael Chan Henn Loong / 0363611 Intercultural Design / BA of Design (HONS) in Creative Media / Taylor's University Project 1 (Proposal) INSTRUCTIONS <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pMnYseq9bMljMw934rGtAG3gkrjUMMyI/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> RESEARCH BEFORE FORMING A GROUP Katana Smithing Katana smithing is somehow a sensitive cultural practice in Japan due to several factors that are deeply innate in the history of this particular art. As the katana is deeply rooted in the Japan's history especially during the *feudal* era when the samurai warriors wielded the katana. This imprint a sense of high esteem and respect for the craft of katana smithing. Any detour from the original techniques or skills or even disrespects towards the craft could be viewed as a disrespect for the rich history.  W...

22.02.2024 - 21.03.2024 / Week 1 - Week 7 Michael Chan Henn Loong / 0363611 Design Principles / BA of Design (HONS) in Creative Media / Taylor's University Final Compilation INDEX: Task 1: Exploration Task 2: Visual Analysis Task 3: Design SUBMISSION: Task 3/Design 07.03.2024 - 21.03.2024 / Week 5 - Week 7 (Michael Chan Henn Loong_Stellar Savanna_Task 3)(Video) <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GDfheGq7B78_ASOmcPt17odRv552x7OB/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GDfheGq7B78_ASOmcPt17odRv552x7OB/view REFLECTION: What have I learnt in this module ? In this module I've learnt on how to dissect and analyze an artwork, and also learned on how to use different elements with different perspective creatively.  What did I enjoy the most ? I enjoy Task 3 the most as I get to do what I wante...

07.03.2024 - 21.03.2024 / Week 5 - Week 7 Michael Chan Henn Loong / 0363611 Design Principles / BA of Design (HONS) in Creative Media / Taylor's University Task 3 / Design INSTRUCTIONS <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h3Xcxt8czzs2ii5dEThzihvAUo_pJXR8/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> RECAP After analyzing the design of our choice, we will now create a artwork / design of our own, inspired / influenced by the artwork we chose. We may also include and apply our own knowledge of the design principles that we've learned in Task 1 into this task. Any medium or material can be used in this task as long as it conveys the visual message. VISUAL REFERENCES- ( Fig 1.0, Nature's Magical Moment, Julian Rad, 2015, Photograph,  https://www.boredpanda.com/photography-austrian-wildlife-animals-julian-rad-part-2/?media_id=2774036&utm_sour...

22.02.2024 - 07.03.2024 / Week 3 - Week 5 Michael Chan Henn Loong / 0363611 Design Principles / BA of Design (HONS) in Creative Media / Taylor's University Task 2 / Visual Analysis INSTRUCTIONS <iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h3Xcxt8czzs2ii5dEThzihvAUo_pJXR8/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> RECAP This task requires us to assess, investigate, document and analyse the existing art/design work that we've selected in Task 1. Study the design principles found in the work, as well as the size, placement, purpose, effectiveness of the design in relation to the UNSDG goal that we have chosen. VISUAL ANALYSIS ( Fig 1.0, Nature's Magical Moment, Julian Rad, 2015, Photograph,  https://www.boredpanda.com/photography-austrian-wildlife-animals-julian-rad-part-2/?media_id=2774036&utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social...

08.02.2024 - 22.02.2024 / Week 1 - Week 3 Michael Chan Henn Loong / 0363611 Design Principles / BA of Design (HONS) in Creative Media / Taylor's University Task 1 / Exploration LECTURES Design Principles : Gestalt Theory -Gestalt = Shapes or form in German -Rule that shows us how our eyes perceives visual elements -Transforms hard visual into something more simplified Fig 1.0 Gestalt Theory: Emergence Emergence: Rather than diagnosing each dots or blotch separately, identifying a dalmatian dog from the oddly placed and shapes of black dots. In other terms, it means that stuff can emerge from seemingly random scenes. Fig 1.1 Gestalt Theory: Closure Fig 1.2 Gestalt Theory: Closure Ex...