Final Compilation & Reflection

06/02/2024 - 24/03/2024 / Week 1 - Week 7
Reema Arif Hamza / 0362792
Design Principles / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Final Compilation & Reflection


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Task 3: Final Design 

Fig 2.10,  Final Artwork Task 3, Week 7 (23/03/2024)

Title: Solar Energy Archer

Rationale

This artwork is titled ‘Solar Energy Archer’ a digital illustration depicting how humans look for opportunities to harness solar power as an energy source. My intention is to capture how despite our small existence compared to the sun, we find ourselves aiming towards big goals in renewable energy. At the bottom of the artwork stands an archer pointing an electrical plug towards his target, the sun. The deep blue background creates a stark contrast against the yellow sun and orange electrical plug. The Archer points towards the sun causing the viewer’s gaze to move diagonally toward the sun. Emphasis is placed on the sun, due to contrasting colors and movement. Balance is achieved in the composition, due to the Archer’s visual weight being balanced by the sun’s. I hope my artwork prompts people to view solar and other renewable energy sources as the future. Also, they find ways to incorporate it into their daily lives.


Final Reflection


What have I learned in this module?
During this module, I learned a lot about design principles, how to identify them, and skillfully use them to improve your artwork. 

What did I enjoy the most?
I especially enjoyed Task 3, because I was able to put what I learned into action. 

What did I not enjoy the most?
Having to use Illustrator for task 3 because it's not my forte. I struggle to use the software as skillfully as I would like.

What have I learned about myself through this module?
That I can manage my time well and do my work continuously over time. 

What has changed and what has not in my learning journey?
Throughout this module, I learned how to analyze artwork and explain my own artwork to others. I definitely have gotten better at documenting my progress as I'm working on my assignments. I remain the same with my time management skills as at the beginning of this course. 

What could be improved in this module?
Not much, maybe an in-person lecture on composition itself would be nice.

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