MIAO XINJUN (0379525)

EXERCISE 5 - VECTOR/ CHARACTER ANIMATION March 8, 2026 | Week 1 NAME: Miao Xinjun STUDENT I.D: 0379525  Information Design / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / Taylor's University Exercise 5 (5%) TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Instruction 2. Process 3. Outcome - Submission 4. Feedback 5. Reflection 1. INSTRUCTION <back to top> 1.1 Lecture In this week's lecture, Mr. Kannan demonstrated how to create Vector Animations using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Effects. He patiently taught and helped us during our practice sessions, which allowed me to learn the technique effectively in class. This will be of great help to my upcoming Exercise 5 course. 1.2 Instruction 2. PROCESS <back to top> After this week’s lesson, each student was assigned a different Vector Animation asset to work on. I was given Asset A, which was a small scene showing two people trying to...

March  3, 2025  | Week 5 NAME: Miao Xinjun  STUDENT I.D: 0379525 Information Design / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media/ Taylor's University Project 2 - Exercise 3 (Group Assignment): Kinetic Typography TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Instruction 2. Process 3. Outcome - Submission 4. Feedback 5. Reflection 1. INSTRUCTION 1.1 Lecture ： In the week 2 lecture, the instructor demonstrated how to create kinetic typography using Adobe Effects and encouraged us to complete preliminary exercises during class. I had used After Effects (Ae) before to create some image works, but this was my first time trying to create text animation. During this learning process, I gained many new Ae functions and usage techniques that I was previously unfamiliar with, such as how to use Keyframing and Motion Blur to create rich text animation effects, and how to use Null Object and Parenting...

EXERCISE 4: MOTION GRAPHIC CHART: BAR CHART February  4, 2025  | Week 1 NAME: Miao Xinjun  STUDENT I.D: 0379525 Information Design / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media/ Taylor's University Task - I nfographic Redesign   TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Instruction 2. Week3 Exercise: Motion Graphic Chart - Bar Chart 3. Feedback 1. INSTRUCTION 2. MOTION GRAPHIC CHART - BAR CHART 3. FEEDBACK waiting for week 4

  February  4, 2025  | Week 1 NAME: Miao Xinjun  STUDENT I.D: 0379525 Information Design / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media/ Taylor's University Task - I nfographic Redesign TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INSTRUCTION 2. TASK      2.1 Analysis      2.2 Reference      2.3 Sketches      2.4 Digital Work     2.5  Comparison of two posters 3. Canva Usage Evaluation 1. INSTRUCTION 2. TASK 2.1 Bad Infographic and Analysis I found this poorly designed infographic poster on Pinterest, which was used to promote the annual Recycling Day event. Fig 2.1.1 Bad Infographic Poster The following is my analysis of why the poster's visual effect is poor： 2.2 Sketches 3. CANVA USAGE EVALUATION Difficulty and Intuition:   In my experience using Canva to complete this poster design, I found...

NAME: Miao Xinjun  STUDENT I.D: 0379525 Design Principles / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media/ Taylor's University

Design Principles - Task 2 Visual Analysis & Ideation NAME: Miao Xinjun  STUDENT I.D: 0379525 Design Principles / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media/ Taylor's University Task 1 - Visual analysis & Ideation TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Recap 2. Visual Analysis 2.1 Artwork 2.2 Observation 2.3 Technical Level 2.4 Interpretation 3. Ideation 4. Feedback 5. Reflection 1. RECAP <back to top> 1.1 Lecture Note In the Week 4 lecture, the instructor gave us individual feedback and suggestions on Task 1, and gave us time to ensure that everything was completed according to the requirements before submission. Next, the instructor explained in detail the specific task requirements and important notes for Task 2. 1.2 Contents of Task 2 Task 2 is based on my favorite piece from the nine work...