Floor screens

Inspiration

I found the image in the middle during a Google search to find inspiration for a more run down, dystopian city scene. The surrounding images around it depict my attempt to recreate it. At least mimic a similar feel and sense of scale as well as destruction.

rough character intergration in C4D

Rundown Subway

My renders to date have involved interiors or large street scenes. So this week I’ve decided to look more at the literal underbelly of the city. I wanted to create a sense of dystopian as well as attempt to make them set in the future.

Lighting

In these experiments I’ve been trying to create a more dark depiction of the future. Dark being the operative word. I’ve also started to add more of an atmosphere and environment by creating fog.

The art of rain

I’ve decided that my city scenes always seem to be set during bright sunny days. And since my story is set in London, I thought I would mix it up in terms of weather conditions and time of day. In this first experiment I tried to create realistic looking rain.

Blog of note - http://laurenhyndman.blog.co.uk/

I thought I would mention an interesting blog to look at. Lauren is a friend of mine doing a the final year of her degree in Design at Leeds Met.

http://laurenhyndman.blog.co.uk/

A little about my course

Title: MA Design: Multimedia & Graphics

Location: University Of Sunderland



Introduction

This is a practice based programme in creative design using digital media. Students joining this programme should already be proficient in the use of software for any of the following purposes: web design multimedia 3D modelling and animation graphics or print based design. Contextual studies in design theory will underpin the production of practical design work. Students are likely to develop their technical skills enormously during this course, but this will be through practice or tutorial support rather than formal software training. The main emphasis of the programme is on exploring an aspect of design thinking using one or more digital media as the main tool.

Students undertake a series of studio based modules of negotiated content, based upon individual research and professional goals. Self-directed learning is supported by practical and theoretical lectures, critiques and seminar presentations. At masters level students will present a dissertation or case study which supports their portfolio of creative work.

This MA operates in close collaboration with MA Illustration and Design and MA 3D Design Innovation. This can allow for the combination of two or more specialist media disciplines if desired.

Stage 1

Postgraduate Certificate
Design: Multimedia and Graphics 1 (60 credit module)
This practical and theoretical module enables students to explore aspects of electronic media design pertinent to their own academic and vocational interests, based upon a negotiated 'statement of intent' or rationale.

Stage 2

Postgraduate Diploma
Design: Multimedia and Graphics 2 (60 credit module)
Building upon the experiences at certificate stage, a second thirty credit module allows further development of electronic media skills through both practical and theoretical research. A second (thirty credit) theory module explores the techniques and effective application of visual communication as it applies to electronic media and other specialist design disciplines.

Stage 3

Masters
Design: Multimedia and Graphics 3 (60 credit module)
Within a sixty credit module, students produce a portfolio of innovative, creative work which has evolved from the visual and theoretical research fostered at stages one and two. This will be supported by a dissertation or case study either based upon the practical and research outcomes, or the historical or contemporary contexts from which the work has evolved.