Digital Photography and Imaging - Project 1

Aina Ahmed Aleem / 0355701

Digital Photography and Imaging / Bachelor of Design (Honors) in Creative Media

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PROJECT 1

INSTRUCTIONS

Learn composition through collage design in Project 1, which includes both physical and digital tasks. Project 1A involves creating one physical and one digital collage using layered images with a focus on design principles and composition, submitted in Week 3 and Week 5 respectively. Project 1B consists of two digital imaging exercises—photo manipulation (Hearst Mansion) and recoloring a black and white image—both submitted in Week 6. Total weight: 20%. 

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PROJECT 1A - PHYSICAL COLLAGE

FINAL COMPOSITION

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PROJECT 1A - DIGITAL COLLAGE

FINAL COMPOSITION

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PROJECT 1B - DIGITAL IMAGING - PHOTO MANIPULATION

1. HEARST MANSION 

2. MY PHOTO VERSION

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PROJECT 1B - DIGITAL IMAGING - RECOLURING BLACK AND WHITE

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REFLECTION

This assignment gave me hands-on experience in exploring composition through both physical and digital collage. I learned how layering visuals can create depth and meaning, and how design principles like balance and contrast play a key role in visual storytelling. Through the digital imaging exercises, I observed how powerful editing tools can transform images and change their emotional impact. Overall, I found that experimenting with different techniques helped me better understand how to build strong, visually engaging compositions.