2D Design Principles

This assignment is an excellent display of 2D design, not difficult for the mind to grasp, but simple, merely using coloured paper, A3 size mounting board, a blade and quite a lot of glue.

The following are my illustrations of the 8 principles of 2D design, followed by an explanation after each image.

   

Rhythm

-The beat and movement of subject-

With the face of Medusa as the starting point, the eye will follow the snakes (Medusa's hair) as they coil and straighten.

Scale

-The difference in size between one shape and another-

The scale principle is shown by the drops of wax from the lit candle coming closer, where they get bigger in size compared to the first few drops.

Hierarchy

-The order of the object-

Hierarchy in this image is displayed in the form of the stages in life. Beginning as a baby, growing into a child, becoming a teenager, entering adulthood, and finally, old age.

Dominance

-One element to rule them all-

The dominant element intended in this image is my initials, SR (Syafiq Rasyid) as it is, well, the only thing that seems to make sense in this (i dont know what this is) image. For those of you who know about this stuff, you might notice its kind of an Illuminati thingy, but I assure you that wasnt intended.

Repetition

-The same thing over and over-

This is clearly representing repetition as the snowmen are all taking the same pose and almost identical to one another. (theyre supposed to be exactly the same but im not perfect... hahaha)

Symmetrical Balance

-Balance between elements- (hmm...)

This one might come across as a bit gay (cause theres two pairs of what look like men, with a heart between them) but the idea is symmetrical balance, i assure you. No reference to any sexuality intended.

Asymmetrical Balance

-Balance between balance, different elements- (what...)

I cannot tell you the theme of this image cause I dont know what snowmen and lightning and a question mark have in common, but it displays balance between balance. I dont really know exactly how to explain that, but thats what it is.

Movement

-The flow of the subject in one's art- (just go with the flow)

This was my first one, so its a bit messy, however, the movement is still kinda visible. Its up to you to decide whether the lines are moving up or down or squiggling sideways.

Unmasking Vincent

This masterpiece, edited by Nicholas Lee, Vanessa, Tiffany, Jessica, Namira, Suet Ying, Kelvin, Yee Zhe and Vincent, was filmed in various locations such as a stairwell and classroom in Taylor's Lakeside Campus and an abandoned site near Glenmarie. In this short film, we are enlightened on the life of Vincent, an unfortunate young man. He was born with hideous looks. His unpleasant appearance made him unable to get a job anywhere, he was beaten by his own family and friends and to top it all off, his girlfriend left him when he needed her the most. All of this combined drove him to the brink of insanity.

The Masks

When one takes a glance at this mask, the first thing that comes to mind is something disturbing or violence. If so, you're 100% right. This is the mask worn by the character Hannibal Lecter in the movie Silence of The Lambs, in which he was a cold-blooded, psychopathic cannibal serial killer. (yeah thats a lot of sick stuff) During his imprisonment, he was never let out of his full body restraints, including a straight-jacket. However, the mask gave the biggest impression on the audience as it neutralized Hannibal's greatest, most deadly weapon, his mouth. Whether it was his twisted words controlling your mind, or his teeth ripping through your flesh, he was equally deadly either way.

This mask brings a slightly lighter note along with it. This is the mask worn by actor Jim Carey in the movie The Mask. The mask belonged to the mischievous god, Loki. When worn, it takes over the host and unleashes the mischief within him. It grants him super speed, strength and also a certain smoothness with the ladies. It makes the hosts darkest of wishes become possible. However, in the wrong hands, the bearer of the mask will be almost unstoppable in his reign of evil. Don't ask me why his head turns green when he wears it though. I have no idea, haha.