Design Principles :Final Compilation

March 3.2025

2025.03.03-2025.03.17 (week 5-week7)

SUN JIAYUE (0376224)

Design Principles / Bachelor in Design (Honors) in Creative Media

Final Compilation

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Below are the links to previous tasks done in this module :

• Task 1
• Task 2
• Task 3

Final Compilation 

post in the blog: Ensure all tasks are completed and each post is under the label of Design Principles GCD60804. Include the following in the Final Compilation post: Link to Task 1 Link to Task 2 Link to Task 3 and the final design from Task 3. 

Label the design as <Your Name_Title of Design_Task 3> 
A final reflection that responds to the questions below: 
What have I learnt in this module? 
What did I enjoy the most? What did I not enjoy the most? 
What have I learnt about myself through this module? 
What has changed and what has not in my learning journey? 
What are my aspirations? 

If your final work of design is manually completed, or any references or idea development that you need to document as photographs in your blog, make sure that they are clear, taken with good lighting, not blocked by any shadows, properly cropped and various angles are shown, especially if the final work is in 3D format.

SUBMISSION


1. Blog link of final compilation (make sure all the jump links for Tasks 1-3 are valid) 

2. Final design in A4 size, JPEG file, 300 dpi, labelled as <Your Name_Title of Design_Task 3> 

3. One PDF file of all your blog posts (Tasks 1-3 and Final Compilation), labelled as <Your Name_202502_Design Principles Blog> 

- First, save each blog post as a PDF file. To do so, right click on the post, select Print and then Save As PDF. 

- Then, combine all the PDF files into one file. If you do not know how to do this, watch this video

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INSTRUCTIONS

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The process of poster design：

• Design sketches.

• Graphic design.

This is to add the first character to the drawing.

The task of doing that.

Use multiple languages ​​in Photoshop and Illustrator to draw and create graphics.

Transparency allows you to change the color, making it smooth without causing problems.

• The final design outcome.

• Typeface design.

I used black text at first.

But I think white might be a better fit.

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FINAL TASK 3 ARTWORK :

(Fig.8) - Final Artwork Task 3

<SUN JIAYUE  _"joker poster "_Final Task 3>

200 words Rationale:

For the final piece, my goal was to maintain beauty and strong contrast without upsetting the balance. I added some comic book characters to create an interesting look with a combination of red and green. The extensive use of light reflects the relationship between light and shadow and the visual world. With this commercial poster, we are trying to show the great darkness and oppression in the society. The blacks were initially uncomfortable, so the comic’s introduction reinforced the message they wanted to convey.

In terms of the poster, “Joker” responds to the poster and the film’s theme, as well as the character’s portrayal and dark commentary. He was a good guy at first, but ended up being an unexpected cartoon. The phrase “Everything is in a stage” plays at the beginning of “Joker” and it’s music.

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Final reflection

• What have I learnt in this module? 

I learned a lot in this module. In TASK1, we learned the principles of design, analyzed each one, and found relevant photos to analyze. In TASK2, we work with selected images, embody our design ideas, and identify appropriate design techniques through hands-on activities. In TASK3, you learn how to implement your final product. Most importantly, I learned that communication is key; thanks to my teacher's suggestions, I improved my speaking and communication skills.

• What did I enjoy the most? What did I not enjoy the most? 

I learned a lot in this module. In TASK1, we learned the principles of design, analyzed each one, and found relevant photos to analyze. In TASK2, we work with selected images, embody our design ideas, and identify appropriate design techniques through hands-on activities. In TASK3, you learn how to implement your final product. Most importantly, I learned that communication is key; thanks to my teacher's suggestions, I improved my speaking and communication skills.

• What have I learnt about myself through this module? 

After the lecture, I found that I became better at visual learning and analysis. I realized that I had some strengths in practical art and drawing, but I lacked time management, creativity, and imagination. Academically, I found it stressful to do so much work in a short session, but I did well. I believe that my learning attitude is more active and I have successfully achieved my learning goals. This part of the learning process also improved my communication skills.

• What has changed and what has not in my learning journey? 

What has changed: I have learned a lot of new things about design principles and through the analysis of various projects I have become familiar with many new design techniques. Since I love this course so much, I have decided to learn more about it. Through these courses, I have developed a deep appreciation for knowledge related to design and spend my spare time learning more about it. The short semester and busy schedule put a lot of pressure on me, but I kept my mind focused and completed my coursework.

Things that haven’t changed: My own study habits regarding design have remained the same. There are still some gaps in concept and production. When it comes to design ideas, I have few ideas and my ideas are not very diverse.

• What are my aspirations? 

I hope to get good grades in this course and hope to go deeper into design and graduate in education. I want to be a designer in the future. My goal is to learn more about painting and develop my artistic skills, so I can create something as unique as I can on my own.