Illustration & Visual Narrative TASK 2: Composition -Vormator

Name: NG JIA XUAN

I.D: 0375273

COURSE: Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media

Illustration & Visual Narrative 

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TASK 2: COMPOSITION

1. LECTURE & TUTORIAL

WEEK 4 (16/10/2024)

LECTURE:

COMPOSITION THEORY 2: PERSPECTIVE:

One-point Perspective

Two-point Perspective

Three-point Perspective

Isometric view: Handy when creating detailed concepts of individual buildings, we get to see three sides of the building

Dynamic Application: Mixing different perspective to create more fun composition

TUTORIAL:

Mr. Hafiz introduced the gradient tools and ways to pick up color in Illustrator.

WAYS TO PICK UP COLOR:

1. Adobe color

2. Place the color you wanted in Illustrator, use image trace and magic wand

HOW TO CREATE GRADIENT AND TEXTURE:

Gradient Practice

*Add some texture to create different material

Texture Practice

Besides that, Mr Hafiz briefly talk about how to start our next task which is TASK 2.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Sketches

2. References 

3. Rationale

4. Perspective

WEEK 5 (23/10/2024)

LECTURE:

COMPOSITION THEORY 3: FORE, MID & BACKGROUND:

The focus point is in the foreground

The focus point is in the mid ground

The focus point is in the background

Design Flow: Design with good flow will lead the viewer's eye throughout the layout

TUTORIAL:

LEARN ABOUT LIGHT AND SHADOW:

Chiaroscuro:

*In my opinion, this technique use light and shadow to create natural outline and bring out the object without 'outlining' with drawing lines (it is so hard to express in word TT)

Create outlines with light and shadow

Create outlines by drawing lines

Different light and shadow create different vibes and atmosphere:

Material from FRAMED INK

WEEK 6 (30/10/2024)

LECTURE:

3 ACTS STRUCTURE:

Storytelling Basics:
1. Central Theme:
What the story is really about
Major Theme: The main story and it's repeated throughout the whole narrative
Minor Theme: More like a side quest, it won't constantly appear

2. Conflict:

Create tension and built suspense. It will be more interesting, audience will be more invested, excited to see how the story unfolds

3. Characters:

Central Characters: Essential characters, the plot revolves around them

Protagonist: The main character in the story. He/She has a clear goal to accomplish or a conflict to overcome.

Antagonist: Usually the villain, they work against the goal. 

Traditional three-act structure chart
Press me to the source

TUTORIAL:

Deepavali Holiday (Replace on Week 8 [13/11/2024])

2. INSRUCTIONS

3. WORKING PROCESS

Pokecard Reference 
( Press me to reference website)

Reference from FRAMED INK

THE VORMATOR BACKGROUND WORKING PROGRESS:

After getting the approval from Mr Hafiz, I started to do it on Illustrator

First, I made a brief layout for the background, midground and foreground

Add the wood (with details) and 'Minty' sign

Add the shadow

Add some branches and 'The best coco in town' sign

Add bookshelves, table and sack of coco beans

Work on the details (shadow, label) on the books, sign, table and sack.
Add some more branch and shadow (midground)

Add books (on table) and floor mat

Add Minty (my vormator) 

Add lighting

Add shadow (except Minty)

Add shadow on Minty

Add lighting and shadow on 'BEST COCO TN TOWN' sign

Add more shadow and detail on foreground and midground

FINAL OUTCOME FOR MY VORMATOR BACKGROUND:

THE POKEMON CARD WORKING PROGRESS:

Add my Vormator Background scene in Pokecard templete

Add background, description box and metallic part

Add Name and HP

Add bullet icons

Add detail on the metal part

Add description and power abilities

Add more additional detail 

FINAL OUTCOME FOR MY POKEMON CARD:

3. FINAL OUTCOMES

4. SELF REFLECTION

Honestly, this task is so much fun! It's actually the first time I've drawn in Illustrator. I've been using pen and paper for ages, so drawing with shapes and the Pen Tool in Illustrator is a completely new experience for me. I tried to use as many techniques as I could, and I think it turned out quite well. My favorite part was adding the details (like drawing the books, sack, and the texture of the wood, etc.). It really made the whole scene feel more complete.

In conclusion, I enjoyed every part of this task! The fact that I can slowly build up a world, settings, and everything for my Vormator character is fascinating.