1. Blur portrait
Emphasizes movement, passion, and energy in Concepts blur portrait.
Can stand for the mental or experience state of the subject.

Methods: Motion blur: Longer exposure durations allow one to capture movement.
Following the subject during the shot will produce a dynamic effect via panning.

Effects
It generates abstraction or mystery.
Emphasizes the core of the person instead than their appearance.

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2. Lighting Structure: 
Natural light: Make use of sunshine at several daily hours.
Artificial light can be created to provide particular effects via bulbs, LEDs, or flash.

Composition
Playing with contrast will help to add depth by shadows and highlights.
Incorporating surfaces like glass or water for more complexity reflects.

mood and atmosphere
Emotional tones depending on light color might be warm or chilly.
– Direction of light: Affecting form and spatial impression.

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3.  Architecture – Perspective
Special angles: photographing structures from unusual points of view.
Emphasizing repeating forms and lines, symmetry and patterns become clear.

Materiality
Emphasizing the building materials—glass, concrete, etc.—textures help to show
Showing how buildings interact with their surroundings helps one to understand integration with the surroundings.

Investigating several architectural styles and their relevance will help one to reflect culturally both historically and present.
Urban settings: Architectural expression of the core of city life.

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4. Nature Scenes: Elements
Landscapes: Emphasizing rivers, forests, and mountains, natural formations
Abstract depictions of plants and animals constitute flora and fauna.

Techniques – Depth of field: emphasizing particular facets of nature with shallow focus.
Recording the interaction of light with trees or on water surfaces helps one understand its playfulness.

Emotional Impact: Serenity vs. Chaos: Using dynamic scenes or peaceful settings to transfer emotions.
Reflecting variations in nature and their emotional resonance, seasons

My main objective is to capture architectural images generally. Julius Shulman is one of the most influential artists whose famous photos of mid-century modern architecture greatly changed my viewpoint. His ability to capture the interaction of light and shadow, together with the flawless integration of structures into their surroundings, inspires me to investigate and communicate the tales underlying architectural forms. I try to consider not only the buildings but also the feelings and stories they inspire in their surrounds.

By Tatsuya Tanaka, April 15th 2024

Tatsuya Tanaka is a renowned Japanese modern artist known for his creative and whimsical miniature art, transforming everyday objects into imaginative scenes. He served as the inspiration for the pictures below:

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Andrea Wong (2010, Monterey Park City, USA)
I personally love the use of photographic freeze-frames to capture utopian feelings and emotions. To clarify our existence and find poetic meaning in everyday life. I often explore the concept of landscape in a nostalgic way, creating very personal moments that cleverly reveal the message behind the work through small details.

 

The doll in this picture is one of my favorite Sylvanian characters from when I was a kid. I did a negative space composition for this photo. I used my phone’s light to take the shot. I left some parts really bright The reason why I left some parts of the picture highly exposed is that childhood is gone forever, but the memories are not completely blurred.

 

Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson is a powerful book that dives into the realities of the criminal justice system and the injustices marginalized communities face. Through the perspective of Bryan Stevenson, the author, the book provides a compelling account of his experiences as a lawyer fighting for the rights of those unfairly condemned. It sheds light on the flawed humanity of the system and the struggle for justice in cases where racial bias and socioeconomic disparities play a significant role. Just Mercy not only exposes the harsh realities of wrongful convictions and the death penalty but also highlights the importance of compassion, understanding, and the pursuit of true justice in our society today.

The First Central idea I found was: Wrong Conviction and the Value of Dignity 

I pushed myself to make topic connections of how society can make a balance between logical punishment,  and the spirit of empathy for marginalized groups.

As I read further, I read many information examples of wrongful convictions that were shown in the series. On page 18, the information addresses the wide issues of unequal racial treatment in front of equalities.

Another piece of  information was the imagery words in Just Mercy that pointed out important scenes

Lastly, in Lesson 20 I wrote about how implicit bias is a big factor

 

 

 

Part 1

I designed the lamp for myself, it helped to solve my lighting at night. Since it’s really hard for me to sleep with, the room is all dark. And thinking of dark, my departure idea was to draw stars and moon on it because it’s the only thing that lights in the dark and my v1 came out

 

 

After minor revisions and refinements, I decided to delete the finger design and use wood glue to glue it instead. Because it caused too many times, and it didn’t actually come out well

 

Part 2

Continuous learning and upskilling are important, especially when it comes to creative pursuits like design. Making mistakes and trying different ideas is an important part of the learning process. By experimenting with different versions of the design, I was able to improve my skills and create a final product that I was happy with. Plus, using the right tools can save a lot of time. Especially the duplication tool, which helps me create multiple copies of the element quickly and efficiently, making it easier to create patterns and designs. By using this tool, I can save time and complete designs more efficiently. Overall, my experience creating star designs shows the importance of creativity and technical skills. By combining these skills and tools, I can create beautiful and unique designs while optimizing my workflow and save time.

 

part 3

1）What tips, tricks, and advice would you give to the incoming students?

If a process cause you too much time, it means something is definitely is wrong, and you need to think of a back-up plan in order to not waste your time and fall behind

2）What would you, individually, do differently if you could go back and do the class over?

I’ll definitely not be going to waste my time on the fingers again, since I had struggled on it for 3 classes and the result didn’t come well and worse every time. Which come out my the iCloud memory is all occupied and the computer has to be flashed. If I can go back, I will solve the problem straight away

3） What would you (the student) want to be changed about the course, so I (the teacher) can make improvements to the course?

More Feedback/  receiving constructive feedback on students work. Providing actionable and supportive feedback helps students understand how to improve their designs and further develop their skills, so they won’t struggle and fall behind.