Digital Photography and Imaging - Final Project
Aina Ahmed Aleem / 0355701
Digital Photography and Imaging / Bachelor of Design (Honors) in
Creative Media
PROJECT 4: SELF TITLED
INSTRUCTIONS
IDEA DEVELOPMENT - MY BIOGRAPHY
Hi, I’m Aina.
I’m a Creative Media student from Malaysia who’s passionate about fashion, photography, and all things art. I’ve always loved finding new ways to express myself creatively, whether it’s through capturing moments, experimenting with visuals, or simply putting together an outfit that feels like me. I’m curious by nature, open to trying new things, and constantly inspired by the world around me especially through visuals, culture, and everyday aesthetics.
What’s my Passion?
My passion is expressing creativity through fashion and art. I enjoy exploring visual styles, experimenting with aesthetics, and finding ways to turn ideas into something visual and meaningful.
My passion is expressing creativity through fashion and art. I enjoy exploring visual styles, experimenting with aesthetics, and finding ways to turn ideas into something visual and meaningful.
What motivates me?
I love the process of turning ideas and inspiration into visuals that reflect my style and personality.
How do you want to visualize your dream into an artwork?
Through composition, colors, and styling, I hope the artwork reflects who I am and what inspires me creatively.
STATEMENT ABOUT MY WORK
What is the concept behind it?
I aim to explore themes of identity, femininity, and self-expression using a dreamy and vintage-inspired aesthetic. I plan to combine photography, illustration, and collage to blur the line between reality and imagination. The visuals will reflect my personal interests in fashion and art, and will serve as a creative expression of how I see myself and the world around me.
What is the message you want people to understand?
I want to show that it’s okay to embrace your identity, personal style, and imagination and that creativity is a way to tell your story in your own unique way.
What is your motto/ quote?
"A visual journal of who I am."
MOODBOARD
DIGITAL POSTER PROGRESS #1
DIGITAL POSTER PROGRESS #2
FINAL POSTER - IN MY HEAD
TITLE:
In My Head
ARTIST STATEMENT:
ARTIST STATEMENT:
This poster features a soft pink background with a dreamy, ethereal
atmosphere. At the center, I appear emerging from fluffy clouds, symbolizing
imagination and self-expression. Subtle animated stars float around me,
adding a magical, otherworldly feel to the composition. The overall
aesthetic is feminine, surreal, and inspired by fantasy and daydreams.
Pink background
→ Represents softness, femininity, and calm
→ Sets a dreamy and gentle tone
Clouds
→ Symbolize imagination, daydreaming, and comfort
→ Represents being in your own world or thoughts
→ Creates a floating, surreal feeling
Me (self-portrait)
→ Central focus: symbolizes self-expression and identity
→ Emerging from clouds = expressing what’s in my head creatively
Animated stars
→ Symbolize magic, wonder, and dream-like thoughts
→ Add motion and fantasy to the stillness of the background
Soft color palette (pinks, whites, etc.)
→ Enhances the gentle, feminine aesthetic
→ Reflects emotional tone: light, calm, and introspective
Poster title: “In My Head”
→ Represents the idea that the whole scene is a visual of my inner thoughts
→ Ties all the elements together as a personal, imaginative space
→ Represents softness, femininity, and calm
→ Sets a dreamy and gentle tone
Clouds
→ Symbolize imagination, daydreaming, and comfort
→ Represents being in your own world or thoughts
→ Creates a floating, surreal feeling
Me (self-portrait)
→ Central focus: symbolizes self-expression and identity
→ Emerging from clouds = expressing what’s in my head creatively
Animated stars
→ Symbolize magic, wonder, and dream-like thoughts
→ Add motion and fantasy to the stillness of the background
Soft color palette (pinks, whites, etc.)
→ Enhances the gentle, feminine aesthetic
→ Reflects emotional tone: light, calm, and introspective
Poster title: “In My Head”
→ Represents the idea that the whole scene is a visual of my inner thoughts
→ Ties all the elements together as a personal, imaginative space
FINAL ANIMATION - IN MY HEAD
(Due to an error with my YouTube upload, the video is available via Google
Drive instead.)
REFLECTION
Working on the Self-Titled animation project was a fun yet challenging experience. Turning my poster into a 15-second motion piece pushed me to think beyond static visuals and explore how movement can enhance storytelling. Through this process, I observed how even small animations like floating stars or cloud transitions can bring a design to life and express mood more deeply. I also learned the importance of timing, smooth transitions, and keeping the file size within limits without compromising quality. Overall, this project helped me better understand the basics of motion design and how to express ideas in a more dynamic and engaging way.
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