Illustration & Visual Narrative Task 2

 16/10/2024 to 1/11/2024 / Week 4 - Week 6

Raida Abdoul Kader / 0353038

Illustration & Visual Narrative / Bachelor of Mass Communication / School of Media and Communication

Task 2:  Composition

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INSTRUCTIONS & TASKS

Task 2:  Composition

For this task we were asked to place our Vormator character (or a new character) into a Pokemon card composition, incorporating foreground, midground, and background elements. 

Inspirations and sketches 1:

For this task I wanted to keep my Vormator character which is a Tiki. I decided for the background to put a temple and the Tiki as the guardian. Here are some picture that inpired me for my first sketches.

Fig 1 - temple inspo - 20/10/2024

Fig 1.1 - sketches - 25/10/2024

Inspirations and sketches 2:

After Mr. Hafiz feedback on improving the composition by referring to the Framed ink book, I went through the book and decided to take this point of view as a reference for my environment. With this reference I think I will be able to add depth and focus to the environment, aligning it more closely with the visual storytelling goals of my character.

Fig 2 - reference - 26/10/2024

I then started to gather references, to capture the mood I envisioned: a dense, dark jungle.

Fig 2.2 - References - 26/10/2024

With the new direction in mind, I created an updated sketch, adding an additional tiki to create a balanced, symmetrical composition.

Fig 2.3 - Final sketch  - 27/10/2024

Fig 2.3 - Final board  - 27/10/2024

Digitalization process:

To start, I focused on designing each element I wanted to incorporate into the composition. I began with the leaves, using a reference image to guide their shape and detail. I used the pen tool and the curvature tool to create the leaves.

 

Fig 3 - Reference  - 29/10/2024

I decided to add a gradient to the leaves to give them more dimension and a natural look.

Fig 3.1 - Leaves AI process  - 29/10/2024

To emphasize the role of the Tikis as guardians, I decided to add an object to reinforce their protective presence. I chose to equip them with a lance, symbolizing their duty to defend the sacred temple.

Fig 3.2 - Tiki with lance  - 29/10/2024

To enhance the temple's identity as a Tiki Temple, I decided to add more details. While browsing Pinterest, I found a design element that I thought would work well next to the door of the temple, making it feel more authentic and connected to the Tikis guarding it.

Fig 3.3 - Reference  - 29/10/2024

Fig 3.4 - Temple details - 29/10/2024

After having all the element I needed I then started to place every element.

Fig 3.5 - Elements - 29/10/2024

Final

For the composition, I applied the rule of thirds to create a symmetrical design, ensuring a balanced and harmonious image.

Fig 4 - Final piece - 31/10/2024

Fig 4.1 - Final board - 31/10/2024

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REFLECTION

I think the most challenging aspect of this task was to find what would effectively serve as the environment for the characters and how to convey a compelling story through one image. It took me some time and thought to decide on the direction I wanted to take.