2021 art progress highlights

I think 2021 saw an improvement in my art. I’ve explored new mediums and revisited mediums I haven’t worked with in a while. Here, I thought I would highlight a few of my favorite and significant works just to keep some sort of record of it.  Gouache and YouTube videos: In January, I started a

Jujutsu Kaisen season 1 theme interpretation: the value of life (SPOILERS)

Jujutsu Kaisen, the shōnen manga and anime, has been very popular and well-received these days, and I would say that this story has been well-written in plot and character with interesting personalities and mysteries along the way. I’ve personally watched the first season three times since the beginning of the year and recently caught up

‘Artificial Intelligence in Spotify: Identifying limitations and drawing the line with AI’ video #ALM102DC

I have just completed and uploaded the final video of this unit about the limitations of Spotify’s algorithm, as embedded below: Video brief Digital media context Artificial Intelligence (AI), as used in Spotify’s recommendation system with emphasis on drawbacks Goal Highlight the existing user complaints and limitations related to Spotify’s algorithm Discuss potential concerns over

‘Artificial Intelligence in Spotify’ informational video #ALM102DC

My new video about Artificial Intelligence in Spotify is now uploaded on YouTube as the second assessment of this unit. Check out the video below: Video Brief Digital media context Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically its implementation in Spotify’s music recommendation features. Goal Highlight the prominence of AI in the music streaming service Offer a perspective

My self-introduction YouTube video #ALM102DC

I have just uploaded a self-introduction video on my YouTube channel as the first video project of this unit as embed below: With this video, I intended to leave a documentation of my 2021 self by reflecting on my current interests and state of mind. The content begins with introducing ‘creativity’ as the common trait

Week 1 – Framing & Positioning Camerawork

Camerawork practice with 12 different shots (shot sizes/angles/position/framing)

My exhibition space in Safety Pin (2020) art exhibition

Last year, just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the IBDP Art Exhibition titled, Safety Pin, was held in my school in February 2020. As the title suggests, it aims to provide viewers with a safe space to relate and reflect on mutual struggles and experiences of the artists. It remains a notable experience for me

The Sailor (album) – Rich Brian: thoughts and commentary

Last year, I wrote a commentary on Rich Brian’s 2019 album, The Sailor, which I decided to refine and repost on this blog. Otherwise, it’s a relatively quick commentary on this album that holds some kind of meaning to me.  I’ve known about Rich Brian since his “Dat $tick” days and even listened to his 2018 debut

Week 8 – Copywriting

Step 1: Facebook outdoor advertisement “We’re absolutely committed to helping to reduce the spread of what is commonly described these days as fake news. We’re doing this by employing large numbers of expertly trained fact-checkers right across the world, seeking to improve the cutting-edge technology that identifies fake news, and giving you all the in-depth background information that you need on the articles

Week 7 – Ideation: 16 Logo Concept for the Avozilla

This week, I drew 16 logo designs for the Avozilla then chose three out of the sixteen to finalize.  3 Final Designs For the final designs, I chose the designs that addressed the size of the Avozilla being a lot larger than the average avocado since that is the main selling point or point of