Video Project
For the digital media technology project we had to create a 1:00 to 1:30 minute documentary on the 40th anniversary of the CTC’s, here’s the video.
Digital Media Learning Outcome 1
In this learning outcome, we covered mobile phones and smartphones. We covered a brief run through of the history smartphones.We then used google to find the area codes of several counties and countries, including America, Japan, Limerick, Cork, etc. We covered voicemails and phone security, like keylocks. We looked over some different digital media devices… Continue reading Digital Media Learning Outcome 1
Poster Design
For task 5 in my graphic design portfolio, I had to create a poster on “Alcohol’s effect on relationships”. When tasked with this project, the first things my mind went to were Shepard Fairey’s work, as well as other constructivist and soviet posters in general. When I looked at these posters, I decided to… Continue reading Poster Design
Digital Media Learning Outcome 4 – Audio
In this learning outcome we covered digital audio, and the techniques on how it is recorded and used. We learned about what exactly audio is and how it works. What is audio? Audio is all sound, wether it be music, podcasts or otherwise. Loudness and Intensity Loudness is the volume of audio, loud sounds have… Continue reading Digital Media Learning Outcome 4 – Audio
Video Project
To make this video, first off we had to make a script, this wan’t to hard considering the length of the video. After we wrote the script we had to set up the room, make sure we would have silence, by asking everybody in the surrounding are politely, if they would mind keeping it… Continue reading Video Project
Digital Media Learning Outcome 3 – Video
In this learning outcome, I learned about video and recording video. I learned about the rule of thirds, which basically says that the main subject of a video should not be directly placed in the centre, but should be placed on one of the sides. I also learned about shot framing and the different types… Continue reading Digital Media Learning Outcome 3 – Video
Graphic Design Learning Outcome 7
Frank Shepard Fairey is a street artist/ graphic designer, with a very interesting style. The majority of his art is socially or politically motivated, commenting on elections, and many more political and social issues. He was born on February 15th 1970, in South Carolina, USA. He graduated from Idyllwild Arts Academy, California, and he earned… Continue reading Graphic Design Learning Outcome 7
Graphic Design Learning Outcome 11
To work in graphic design you need to build up a portfolio, to show your possible employer what your graphic design abilities are, this should include finished designs, and design sketches or ideas. You will also need to have some experience in graphic designing, this can be hard due to most places only hiring people… Continue reading Graphic Design Learning Outcome 11
Graphic Design Learning Outcome 6
History of Typography Egyptian Hieroglyphics Phoenician Alphabet Germanic Runes Ogham Stones Early Roman Alphabet Page from the book of Kells Gutenberg Printing Press 19th Century Poster Vintage Type-Writer Early Phototypesetting Image Sources: Egyptian Hieroglyphics Phoenician Alphabet Germanic Runes Ogham Stones Early Roman Alphabet Page from the book of Kells Gutenberg Printing Press 19th… Continue reading Graphic Design Learning Outcome 6
Graphic Design Learning outcome 5
In this learning outcome I learned about the printing process and different ways of printing. Firstly we looked over the colours used in printing, which are Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and key (CMYK). CMYK is the subtractive colour model, meaning that when you add them together you will get black, and the base is white. By… Continue reading Graphic Design Learning outcome 5
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