Illustration and Visual Narrative- Task 2: Composition

18/5/2025-7/6/2025 (Week 5- Week 7) 

Choong Yee Leng || 0381980

 Illustration and Visual Narrative|| bachelor's degree in creative media || Taylor’s University 

Task 2: Composition

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Documentation

Final Output

Character Environment 

Character card

Techniques Applied

Composition techniques

Rules of third

Adobe Illustrator techniques

• Converting straight lines into curved lines using the Alt key
• Removing unused outlines using the Shape Builder Tool
• Adjusting the thickness of outlines using the Width Tool
• Filling colour using Live Paint tool
• create a more natural highlight effect using Overlay blending mode
• create a light effect using Gaussian blur effect
• create a glowing effect using gradient

Reflection

In this assignment, I was introduced to the concept of composition, which opened my eyes to how visual arrangement can guide the viewer’s attention. I learned that a well-planned composition doesn’t just make an artwork look good—it directs the focus and enhances storytelling. For example, I experimented with arranging and curving vector shapes so that the tree elements naturally framed the door, creating a visual flow that draws the viewer inward and adds a sense of movement and depth to the scene.

One area I see room for improvement is in the use of colour contrast, particularly in defining the foreground, mid-ground, and background. Stronger contrast would help create better visual separation between layers, making the composition clearer and more immersive. Paying closer attention to depth through colour could significantly enhance the overall impact of the piece.