Digital Photography and Imaging - Task 1

 01.10.2025-15.10.2025 / Week 2 - Week 4

Aida Tan Jie Fei / 0385645

Digital Photography and Imaging / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylor's University

Task 1

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Task 1(1A):Physical Collage

MOODBOARD

Figure 1.1 Reference

PROCESS WORK

In this class, we were asked to complete our first task, which is a traditional collage. We had to compose the elements that we prepared ourselves. During the class, we started arranging the elements, and after showing them to the lecturer, we began sticking our work onto the paper.

Composition Tradisional Collage #1

Figure 1.2 Composition 1

Composition Tradisional Collage #2

Figure 1.3 Composition 2

Composition Tradisional Collage #3

Figure 1.4 Composition 3

Final Tradisional Collage

Figure 1.5 Composition 4

I came up with four ideas, and the last one is my final outcome.

FINAL OUTPUT

Figure 1.6 Final Composition

SELF REFLECTION

This was my first class in Digital Photography and Imaging, and I found it really fun. During the class, everyone was focused on their own process, enjoying the experience. I especially enjoyed cropping and arranging my work, which felt playful and interesting. When the final piece was completed, I felt excited and proud seeing the results of my effort

Task 1(1A): Digital Collage

TUTORIAL

Figure 2.1 Tutorial of Digital Collage

PROCESS WORK

In this class, we learned about Adobe Photoshop and several of its tools. For this task, we were provided with some photo elements and were asked to rearrange and compose them.

Composition Digital Collage #1

Figure 2.2 Composition 1

Composition Digital Collage #2

Figure 2.3 Composition 2

Composition Digital Collage #3 (Final Collage)

Figure 2.4 Composition 3

I came up with three ideas, and the last one is my final outcome.

FINAL OUTPUT

Figure 2.5 Final Composition

TECHNIQUES APPLIED

• Lasso Tool
• Pen Tool
• Layering

SELF REFLECTION

At first, I found it a bit challenging because I had never studied this before. However, after watching the teacher’s tutorial videos, I gradually learned to follow the steps one by one. I realized it was actually quite fun to use the tools to cut out elements and arrange the composition. Creating my own piece gave me a strong sense of accomplishment. Although some parts looked a bit strange on their own, putting everything together turned out to be really enjoyable.

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Task 1(1B):Digital Imaging Exercise

TUTORIAL

Figure 3.1 Tutorial of Digital Imaging

PROCESS WORK

In this class, we learned about Adobe Photoshop and several of its tools. For this task, we were provided with some photo elements, and we had to adjust the layers and apply filters. Besides that, we also had to recolor the photos that were given.

Part 1:Hearst Mansion

Exercise 1

Figure 3.2 process work of Shazam

Figure 3.3 Final Work of Shazam

This exercise was demonstrated by the lecturer, and we had to follow the steps that were taught. Here shows the process and the exercise I completed.

Exercise 2

Figure 3.4 process work of Aida

Figure 3.5 Final work of Aida

We were asked to do this exercise using our own picture, and this is my process and work.

FINAL OUTPUT

Figure 3.6 Final Output of Shazam

Figure 3.7 Final Output of Aida

TECHNIQUES APPLIED

• Quick Selection Tool​
• Layer Mask​
• Filters​
• Color Correction​

PART 2: Recoloring Black and White

TUTORIAL

Figure 4.1 Tutorial of Recoloring

PROCESS WORK

Exercise 1

Figure 4.2 process work of Recoloring

Figure 4.3 Final work of Recoloring

This exercise was demonstrated by the lecturer, and we had to follow the steps that were taught. Here shows the process and the exercise I completed.

Exercise 2

Figure 4.4 process work of chosen photo

Figure 4.5 Color Picture Reference 

Figure 4.6 Final Work of chosen photo

We were asked to do this exercise using the provided photo files. This is the picture I chose, along with my process, reference image, and final work.

FINAL OUTPUT

Figure 4.7 Final Output of Recoloring

Figure 4.8 Final Output of chosen photo

TECHNIQUES APPLIED

• MARQUEE TOOL
• EYEDROPPER TOOL
• BRUSH TOOL
• QUICK SELECTION TOOL
• REFINE EDGE BRUSH TOOL
• SOLID LAYER

SELF REFLECTION

When I was doing the task, even though I followed the lecture videos, I still found it difficult. That was when I realized this course is not as simple as it seems. However, I managed to complete the tasks in the end. Both tasks were challenging and required revision, as it is easy to forget the steps due to the complexity of the process. Despite this, finishing the tasks gave me a strong sense of achievement, especially the recoloring task. The process of transforming black-and-white images into colorful ones was really fun and enjoyable.