DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGING - WEEK 9

 Choong Yee Leng || 0381980

Digital Photography and Imaging || Bachelor Degree in Creative Media || Taylor’s University 

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Lecture: 

Realism & Surrealism

Realism

Takes subject matters of the ordinary and common world which we call "reality." It almost always takes a non-exotic and non-extraordinary subject matter and theme. There is no need to think outside of the box, as that is not "real."

surrealism

A twist on Realism. It explores the subconscious mind, with subject matters concentrating on dream-images and often aims to distort the ordinary and what we call reality

Surrealism defies logic. Dreams and the workings of the subconscious mind inspire surrealistic art (French for "super-realism") filled with strange images and bizarre juxtapositions. 

Fueled by the teachings of Freud and the rebellious work of Dada artists, surrealists like Salvador Dalí promoted free association and dream imagery. 

Dadaism

An anti-war art movement with art works that is satirical and nonsensical in nature.

Digital Surrealism

Capturing your Dream

1. Sketch It Out  

Take a piece of paper and pen/pencil or a tablet and start to sketch. Draw your vision out roughly. Don't finesse any details yet, but just lay out key points of your vision.

2. Find Reference Images

Gathering reference images will help you greatly in realizing your new idea. Gather images that directly relate to what you have in mind. 

Mindset During Creation

1. "Does this look real?"

Surrealism is at its best when it's convincing enough that it could be real, however we obviously know that the subject matter you are creating is nonexistent, thus is not real.

2. Make it happen to the best of your ability.

When you try to approach something challenging, you will learn the skills you may need for next time to make it work. The worst thing you can do is be afraid and back off from your idea, because you would never learn that way. 

REFERENCE:

Incorporating Surrealism Concepts into Your Digital Artwork:

https://bit.ly/3xjCmTf

Surrealism art and literature:

https://www.britannica.com/art/Surrealism

Creating Surrealism in Photoshop:

https://creativepro.com/creating-surrealism-in-photoshop/

What is Dadaism, Dada Art, or a Dadaist?: 

https://magazine.artland.com/what-is-dadaism/

Salvador Dalí Spanish artist: 

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Salvador-Dali

Tutorial

How to create loop animation for I.G Stories:

Practical

In this week, I started to fit the digitalized wallpaper into the template provided by Honor. At the same time, I also created a locked screen for both phone size.

Normal phone screen design

Folding phone screen design

Reflection

This week, I explored the concepts of realism and surrealism in art. Through this, I realized that most of my previous artworks tend to lean more toward surrealism, as they often express imaginative and dreamlike elements rather than realistic depictions. During the practical session, I focused on refining my wallpaper design by adding a clock element and readjusting the composition. I repositioned certain elements to reduce visual clutter, ensuring the layout felt more balanced and that the time display remained clear and readable. This exercise helped me better understand the importance of visual hierarchy and spacing in design.