MIAO XINJUN (0379525)

PROJECT 2 - 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 Project 2 - Exercise 4: Pie Chart (5%)   TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Instruction 2. Process 3.Submission - Motion Graphic Chart - Bar Chart 4. Feedback 5. Reflection 1. INSTRUCTION 1.1 Lecture In this week's lecture, Mr. Kannan demonstrated how to create chart animations using Adobe Effect. 1.2 Instruction In this week's lecture, we learned how to create dynamic charts using Adobe After Effects (AE). We use the Pen Tool or shape layers in AE to draw full circles or straight paths with varying thicknesses, then add the Trim Paths animation effect and keyframes to achieve the desired dynamic chart animations. This is an individual assignment, and each student is assigned to a group. We were required to check the ...

NAME: Miao Xinjun  STUDENT I.D: 0379525 Design Principles GCD60804 / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media/ Taylor's University   TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Recap 2. Process      2.1 Selected Idea      2.2 Development      2.3 Submission - Final poster 3. Rationale Explaining / Defending 4. Feedback 5. Reflection 1. RECAP <back to top> 1.1 Lecture Note In the first week of Task 3, to help us achieve our learning goals more efficiently, Mr. Max reminded us again of the details and content we needed to pay attention to in this task. Task 3 builds upon Tasks 1 and 2. We were asked to choose our favorite, and arguably better, idea from the three ideas in Task 2 and improve upon it, focusing on aspects such as color exploration, composition, typeface, and positioning, and applying Design Principles to create a complete poster. ...

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 2 - 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...

Design Principles - Task 1: Exploration NAME: Miao Xinjun  STUDENT I.D: 0379525 Design Principles / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media/ Taylor's University Task 1 - Exploration TABLE OF CONTENT 1. Recap 2.  Description 3. Design Works 4. Feedback 5. Reflection 1. RECAP <back to top> 1.1 Lecture Note  In the first in-person lecture, we learned nine design principles: Gestalt Theory, Contrast, Emphasis, Balance, Repetition, Movement, Harmony & Unity, Symbol, and Word and Image. Next, the instructor explained how to use a blog to complete Task 1 and highlighted some important considerations. Elements of Design Point: A point is a simple design element, but in a work of art, it can produce a rich variety of effects through different applications. When multiple points are placed in an orderly manner within the artwork's space, it can also be us...