Illustration and Visual Narrative

 25/5/2026 - 21/6/2026 / (Week 6 - Week 9)

Khaitov Ismoildzhon / 0394242
IVN / BDCM / Taylor's University
Task 2
 
LECTURES

Visual shots
This lecture explains that composition is the art of arranging elements to tell a story and guide the viewer. It highlights four core rules for effective visuals: visual narrative matches elements to the story's theme; visual flow creates a path to direct where the audience looks; visual balance keeps the scene stable across the frame ; and visual hierarchy uses focus and detail to signal what is most important. Finally, it introduces six standard camera shots: establishing shots define the setting ; bird's eye views create a towering perspective ; frame within a frame adds depth ; medium shots capture the human figure ; close-ups emphasize intimate emotions ; and worm's eye views make the subject appear powerful.

Perspective
This lecture defines perspective as the art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface to establish depth and spatial relationships. It introduces four primary construction methods: one-point perspective uses a single vanishing point to organize the frame; two-point perspective utilizes two vanishing points to show corners and create dynamic movement; three-point perspective adds a third point above or below the horizon to create drama, scale, and extreme angles ; and isometric grid provides a mechanical, distortion-free view that clearly presents three sides of a design. Finally, the lecture encourages artists to use these tools intuitively rather than rigidly, even mixing methods within a single scene to enhance visual interest.
 
    Documentations
                Moodboard, reference  
 



Sketches for environment

 
(big black circle in the back is an eye)

 

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