DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGING - Compilation Project 1: Digital & Physical Collages

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGING - Compilation Project 1

24/9/2025 - 24/10/2025
Nur Adila binti Nazary (0377352)
Digital Photography and Imaging / Bachelor in Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Project 1

Timeframe			Week 01 – Week 5
Deadline			Week 5
Description			Collage Design. 2 exercises related to Collage Design, one physical and one digital. The aim is to develop a theme/idea with layers of images with design principles.
Requirements			Weekly submissions.  You are required to capture screenshots and compile it in E-PORTFOLIO blog. This should be modelled after a Photoshop/Illustrator tutorial (examples to be provided).
Submission	1		Digital submission through Google Classroom
Learning Goals	1		Generate and communicate design concepts and solutions through manual and digital skills effectively and skilfully. (LO1)
	2		Use creative thinking skills and methodologies to explore, generate and test a wide range of conceptual ideas. (LO2)
	3		Use information and communication technology to source navigate, select, retrieve and manage information. (LO3)
Assessment Criteria			Marking Criteria & % Distribution
		Exercises		20 %	MLO 2.1		MLO 5.1		MLO 6.1	MLO 7.1
		Collage Exercise 1		10	✓
		Digital Imaging Exercise 1 Digital Imaging Exercise 2		5 5	✓ ✓
		Project 1						20% - Individual

PROJECT 1

PART 1A: Physical Collage (5 marks)

Refer to this video tutorial:

https://youtu.be/2KqXGMf0HNk

INSTRUCTION:

Step 1: Cut out design elements

1. Explore and search for any interesting graphics from old magazines or any printed materials.

2. Cut the shapes of pictures that you are choosing.

3. Repeat the steps to collect your cut out design elements.

Step 2: Pre-compositing 

1. Find an interesting background canvas

2. Start compositing the cut out design elements

3. Play around with the composition and layer arrangement.

Step 3: Final composition 

1. Once you’re satisfied with your pre-compositing, start glueing the cut out based on the layer by layer arrangements.

2. Document your work in progress on each step and upload it to your E-Portfolio blogs for the weekly contents update. 

3. Take photo of your BEST collage (ONE ONLY) and insert on the submission section below:

SUBMISSION: PHYSICAL COLLAGE

PROJECT 1

PART 1A: Digital Collage (5 marks)

Refer to this video tutorial:

1. https://youtu.be/A6ua6Fd3OWA

2. https://youtu.be/BlW7F-fTsbE
   
   

INSTRUCTION:

1. Based on the video tutorial, create one digital collage using the materials provided.
   
   

2. Follow and complete the weekly progress.
    

3. Attach your final digital collage below.

SUBMISSION: DIGITAL COLLAGE

PROJECT 1

PART 1B: Digital Imaging Exercises (10 marks)

PROJECT 1B: DIGITAL IMAGING EXERCISES (10%)

Timeframe: WEEK 3 - WEEK 7

DIGITAL IMAGING EXERCISE 1 (5%)

- Photo Manipulation (Hearst Mansion)

Submission: WEEK 6

DIGITAL IMAGING EXERCISE 2 (5%)

- Recoloring Black & White

Submission: WEEK 6

SUBMISSION:

PROJECT 1B - DIGITAL IMAGING EXERCISE 1 (5%) Photo Manipulation (Hearst Mansion)

HEARST MANSION: https://bit.ly/3CsxWyK

YOUR PHOTO VERSION:

PROJECT 1B - DIGITAL IMAGING EXERCISE 2 (5%) Recoloring Black & White

EXERCISE 1: https://bit.ly/3dXGYu8

EXERCISE 2: https://bit.ly/3rpZvCp

REFLECTION
Experience
Throughout this whole project, it was surprising to see how much I have learned from the first week. Learning how to use platforms like Blogger and Google Classroom was confusing at first, but with the lecturer's guidance and my friend's help, I managed and became more comfortable with using the applications. As the weeks went on, I learned important design principles such as compositions and how it affects the artwork. Another thing, creating physical collages was more enjoyable and hands on which I like, while learning Adobe Photoshop was more challenging. Even if i felt overwhelmed by the tools, tutorials and practical classes, the repeated use and instructions helped me out so much and helped me gain confidence.

Observations
I realised how important it was to plan on compositions and image selection in design. Working with limited or random images was challenging but by applying composition principles really helped me bring everything together. I also observed that Photoshop offers a lot of possibilities with its editing tools. With their tools of masking and colour adjustments can really impact the artwork.

Findings
From this project, I learned that good design relies on creativity and strong fundamental knowledge. Patience and practice are extremely important in digital editing such as task on recolouring and masking takes time to improve. Overall this project strengthened my understanding of design principles and helped me boost my confidence in using Photoshop.