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Digital Arts

Digital Arts is a 4-year program compiled of all four grades. In these four years, students are exposed to the history of photography, design, and film, while learning in tandem with the Adobe Creative Suite. At Pacifica Christian, we emphasize that the knowledge of these programs is simply another tool for our students to communicate their creativity digitally – a skillset to be envied. The following pieces reflect this year’s learnings (line, shape, color, balance, texture, layout, typography, etc.), including infographics (Digital Arts I), branding, film editing, photoshop, (Digital Arts II-IV), abstract photojournalism (DA III-IV), and a special creative capture of the current COVID19 pandemic. The majority of this work was captured during the “Stay at Home” order, which affirms our student’s tremendous ability and dedication to their art. Well done designers! Enjoy the following pieces completed in Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.

 

 

AP 2-D Portfolio: “Inverted Perspectives” by Reagan Phillips, ’20

Canon DSLR and Photoshop

When tasked with finding a theme for this collection, I quickly centered around the idea of inverted perspectives. I wanted to capture scenes from everyday life, but from a point of view we rarely see. In this process of brainstorming and developing these ideas, I determined that the use of Photoshop would provide me with the ability to communicate best. In this way, I hope to convey an alternative perspective from the one that we are so used to seeing.

Beyond being a visually amusing case study, this collection serves to subtly remind us that ours are not the only points of view. By stepping back and seeing things from another perspective, we may gain a more perfect view of the world in which we live.

Canon DSLR and Photoshop
This piece served as the impetus for the rest of my Sustained Investigation. Simply by virtue of how prevalent coffee is in our culture, I believed it could make a fine subject for such a case study. The visual effect was quite simple to achieve, and allowed me to begin engaging my creativity in regards to this study. I utilized a mixture of photography, physical props, and photoshop to achieve the desired effect.Beyond being a visually amusing case study, this collection serves to subtly remind us that ours are not the only points of view. By stepping back and seeing things from another perspective, we may gain a more perfect view of the world in which we live.

Canon DSLR and Photoshop
While many of my pieces take full advantage of the frame, this piece, depicting a key being inserted into a keyhole, utilizes negative space to portray depth and the perspective of a keyhole itself. With the combination of simple photography and photoshop, this composition is able to force a different perspective but an entirely different scale.

Canon DSLR and Photoshop
Conceptually, this was one of my most ambitious ideas. In execution it proved to be just as challenging. Capturing the chewing gum effectively proved to be considerably difficult. After many rounds of editing, the shoe appears to stretch the gum from the audience’s field of view itself, replicating the unsettling feeling of tension of the gum itself.

Canon DSLR and Photoshop
Perhaps my favorite piece of this Sustained Investigation, this piece is shown from the perspective of a fly trying to evade death at the hands of an old man with a fly swatter. The subject happens to be my grandfather, who saw me with my camera and volunteered to help me! To achieve the desired effect of this piece, I was forced to move beyond my comfort zone, experimenting with many perspectives and techniques within photoshop that drastically altered the original image. Ultimately, however, such drastic alterations were necessary in capturing such a unique perspective, and the process freed me to be more creative and experimental with my other works.

Canon DSLR and Photoshop
This submission proved to be one which required great physical manipulation and relatively little digital manipulation. After a series of struggles with the placement and sharpness of the apples surrounding the frame, the framing and perspective eventually became more evident when I instructed my subject to reach out and grab the fruit.

Canon DSLR and Photoshop
Oddly enough, the inspiration for this piece came as I was in the process of photographing other pieces of my Sustained Investigation. A quick glance at my wristwatch gave me the idea to invert the perspectives, and attempt to capture a glance from beneath the watch’s hands. Since this composition uses my own face, I was uncomfortable at first with the first drafts. However, I was able to overcome such discomfort when working with my own face in the third person, and the final product places the audience within the crystal bubble of the watch’s surface.

Canon DSLR and Photoshop
This selection proved to be one that required much physical manipulation to achieve the desired effect of a looming figure about to strike a golf ball. After several rounds of photography and photoshop failed to achieve such an effect, I resorted to utilizing forced perspectives in the photography itself, having my subject stand raised on a stool, among other things.

Canon DSLR and Photoshop
This piece was perhaps the most difficult to capture, as it required both extensive photoshop work and the compliance of a mischievous household pet. Ultimately, I was able to corral the subject enough to capture a series of clear and usable images, which allowed me to focus on the final photoshop efforts required to achieve this perspective.

Canon DSLR and Photoshop
This composition was one of my simplest, yet its effect is one of the most clear and effectively executed. The most difficult aspect was balancing the level of physical photography and digital manipulation that would yield a realistic result. The overlaid dashboard and motion blur give the effect that the viewer is looking up at the driver from behind the dashboard.

Canon DSLR and Photoshop
The final entry in this Sustained Investigation, this piece again required much less digital manipulation than I had anticipated. Ultimately, the alterations required consisted almost exclusively of color adjustment and altered framing. The result is that the viewer sees from behind the glass, with the cleaning spray close to their eyes.

"Top 10 Grossing Disney Movies" by Jeremy Chun, '23

Canva
I’m fascinated by the Disney industry. I created a design with a magical feel that looks professional and organized. I achieved this by using primarily the color blue and the texture of stars paired with a simple, professional font. This infographic illustrates an article from “Business Insider” magazine.

"Vinyl Today" by Boden Ford, '23

Canva
This infographic illustrates an article from “Forbes” magazine about the resurgence of vinyl in the United States. This interests me because I like to collect vinyl. Because the most popular records are from a vintage era, I chose colors, type, and a background texture to create this aesthetic.

"In N Out" by Miller Clark, '22

Adobe Illustrator
This infographic illustrates five steps that In-N-Out took to grow the company. Someone who wants to grow their company or who loves In-N-Out might be interested in this information. I chose the file-cabinet shape to look professional and used type size and value to create a visual hierarchy from top to bottom.

"Moonlight" by Savannah Morwood, '23

This piece was inspired by the word ‘moonlight’. I wanted to create a visual representation of the word, but also an image that was abstract and thought provoking. This was my first time using photoshop, so the process of designing it included lots of experimentation.

"Climax Logo" by Samson Hill, '22

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
This is a logo I made for a non-existent snowboard company I named Climax. I named my company Climax after a run in Mammoth called climax. My logo is an abstract image of the Grand Teton in Wyoming with the whole teton mountain range outlined on the bottom of the logo. I decided to make my logo simply black and white because since it is going to be put on colorful snowboards, having colors would make it harder to match with the board. And for my font I chose a modern font to provoke a sleek and masculine feeling.

"Climax Logo" by Samson Hill, '22

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
This is a logo I made for a non-existent snowboard company I named Climax. I named my company Climax after a run in Mammoth called climax. My logo is an abstract image of the Grand Teton in Wyoming with the whole teton mountain range outlined on the bottom of the logo. I decided to make my logo simply black and white because since it is going to be put on colorful snowboards, having colors would make it harder to match with the board. And for my font I chose a modern font to provoke a sleek and masculine feeling.

"Climax Logo" by Samson Hill, '22

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
This is a logo I made for a non-existent snowboard company I named Climax. I named my company Climax after a run in Mammoth called climax. My logo is an abstract image of the Grand Teton in Wyoming with the whole teton mountain range outlined on the bottom of the logo. I decided to make my logo simply black and white because since it is going to be put on colorful snowboards, having colors would make it harder to match with the board. And for my font I chose a modern font to provoke a sleek and masculine feeling.

"Climax Logo" by Samson Hill, '22

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
This is a logo I made for a non-existent snowboard company I named Climax. I named my company Climax after a run in Mammoth called climax. My logo is an abstract image of the Grand Teton in Wyoming with the whole teton mountain range outlined on the bottom of the logo. I decided to make my logo simply black and white because since it is going to be put on colorful snowboards, having colors would make it harder to match with the board. And for my font I chose a modern font to provoke a sleek and masculine feeling.

"MIMIX Guitar Technology" by Briton Proctor, '22

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
My company for this branding project was built on the idea of a guitar amp that performed uniquely with sound sampling technology. After lots of sketching and planning, I chose to combine an “M” and “X” to create the logo. The colors I used are gold and charcoal which satisfy the overall style of being luxurious and futuristic. My brand application mockups visualize a few of the areas in which I could see my company being used. I took two different approaches to the design on an amp itself and also casted the MIMIX logo onto a studio room.

"MIMIX Guitar Technology" by Briton Proctor, '22

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
My company for this branding project was built on the idea of a guitar amp that performed uniquely with sound sampling technology. After lots of sketching and planning, I chose to combine an “M” and “X” to create the logo. The colors I used are gold and charcoal which satisfy the overall style of being luxurious and futuristic. My brand application mockups visualize a few of the areas in which I could see my company being used. I took two different approaches to the design on an amp itself and also casted the MIMIX logo onto a studio room.

"MIMIX Guitar Technology" by Briton Proctor, '22

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
My company for this branding project was built on the idea of a guitar amp that performed uniquely with sound sampling technology. After lots of sketching and planning, I chose to combine an “M” and “X” to create the logo. The colors I used are gold and charcoal which satisfy the overall style of being luxurious and futuristic. My brand application mockups visualize a few of the areas in which I could see my company being used. I took two different approaches to the design on an amp itself and also casted the MIMIX logo onto a studio room.

"MIMIX Guitar Technology" by Briton Proctor, '22

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
My company for this branding project was built on the idea of a guitar amp that performed uniquely with sound sampling technology. After lots of sketching and planning, I chose to combine an “M” and “X” to create the logo. The colors I used are gold and charcoal which satisfy the overall style of being luxurious and futuristic. My brand application mockups visualize a few of the areas in which I could see my company being used. I took two different approaches to the design on an amp itself and also casted the MIMIX logo onto a studio room.

"Hope in Isolation" by Jessica Cao, '21

Adobe Photoshop
This series represents the hope found in isolation. Specifically, I used rainbows to symbolize as hope and used quarantine oriented items to focus on COVID-19. I used the rainbows in different orientations in order to demonstrate that hope is found in different ways. As we are isolated, hope is not only found within, but it is also given by others. The subjects are purposefully made monochrome in order to exaggerate the rainbows. The set as a series are similar, however they interpret hope in different ways.

"Hope in Isolation" by Jessica Cao, '21

Adobe Photoshop
This series represents the hope found in isolation. Specifically, I used rainbows to symbolize as hope and used quarantine oriented items to focus on COVID-19. I used the rainbows in different orientations in order to demonstrate that hope is found in different ways. As we are isolated, hope is not only found within, but it is also given by others. The subjects are purposefully made monochrome in order to exaggerate the rainbows. The set as a series are similar, however they interpret hope in different ways.

"Hope in Isolation" by Jessica Cao, '21

Adobe Photoshop
This series represents the hope found in isolation. Specifically, I used rainbows to symbolize as hope and used quarantine oriented items to focus on COVID-19. I used the rainbows in different orientations in order to demonstrate that hope is found in different ways. As we are isolated, hope is not only found within, but it is also given by others. The subjects are purposefully made monochrome in order to exaggerate the rainbows. The set as a series are similar, however they interpret hope in different ways.

"Life as an album" by Grace Macpherson, '21

Adobe Photoshop
In this project I was inspired by the album covers from the artist Still Woozy. These albums are colorful and unique and I think that being a part of this world would be a crazy experience. The variety in colorful backgrounds shows the different variations of this type of design in the artists’ different albums. In this time, where some people have a feeling of hopelessness, having color and vibrance would really brighten up people’s moods. Taking pictures of landscapes where no people are pictured shows the emptiness and feeling of isolation. But, adding in the color and creativity shows one way we could imagine the world in this time in order to spread hope and joy.

"Life as an album" by Grace Macpherson, '21

Adobe Photoshop
In this project I was inspired by the album covers from the artist Still Woozy. These albums are colorful and unique and I think that being a part of this world would be a crazy experience. The variety in colorful backgrounds shows the different variations of this type of design in the artists’ different albums. In this time, where some people have a feeling of hopelessness, having color and vibrance would really brighten up people’s moods. Taking pictures of landscapes where no people are pictured shows the emptiness and feeling of isolation. But, adding in the color and creativity shows one way we could imagine the world in this time in order to spread hope and joy.

"Life as an album" by Grace Macpherson, '21

Adobe Photoshop
In this project I was inspired by the album covers from the artist Still Woozy. These albums are colorful and unique and I think that being a part of this world would be a crazy experience. The variety in colorful backgrounds shows the different variations of this type of design in the artists’ different albums. In this time, where some people have a feeling of hopelessness, having color and vibrance would really brighten up people’s moods. Taking pictures of landscapes where no people are pictured shows the emptiness and feeling of isolation. But, adding in the color and creativity shows one way we could imagine the world in this time in order to spread hope and joy.

"Life as an album" by Grace Macpherson, '21

Adobe Photoshop
In this project I was inspired by the album covers from the artist Still Woozy. These albums are colorful and unique and I think that being a part of this world would be a crazy experience. The variety in colorful backgrounds shows the different variations of this type of design in the artists’ different albums. In this time, where some people have a feeling of hopelessness, having color and vibrance would really brighten up people’s moods. Taking pictures of landscapes where no people are pictured shows the emptiness and feeling of isolation. But, adding in the color and creativity shows one way we could imagine the world in this time in order to spread hope and joy.

"Wild Life" by Mikalea Sesler, '21

Adobe Photoshop
This series explores the implementation of exotic animals during COVID-19. Our community has faced many changes, some of them being empty beaches, closed-off playgrounds, and blocked off piers. I wanted to incorporate bright, exotic animals into these dreary scenes. We will always have freedom of thought, and one way to utilize it is by lifting our own spirits through creativity.

"Wild Life" by Mikalea Sesler, '21

Adobe Photoshop
This series explores the implementation of exotic animals during COVID-19. Our community has faced many changes, some of them being empty beaches, closed-off playgrounds, and blocked off piers. I wanted to incorporate bright, exotic animals into these dreary scenes. We will always have freedom of thought, and one way to utilize it is by lifting our own spirits through creativity.

"Wild Life" by Mikalea Sesler, '21

Adobe Photoshop
This series explores the implementation of exotic animals during COVID-19. Our community has faced many changes, some of them being empty beaches, closed-off playgrounds, and blocked off piers. I wanted to incorporate bright, exotic animals into these dreary scenes. We will always have freedom of thought, and one way to utilize it is by lifting our own spirits through creativity.

"Wild Life" by Mikalea Sesler, '21

Adobe Photoshop
This series explores the implementation of exotic animals during COVID-19. Our community has faced many changes, some of them being empty beaches, closed-off playgrounds, and blocked off piers. I wanted to incorporate bright, exotic animals into these dreary scenes. We will always have freedom of thought, and one way to utilize it is by lifting our own spirits through creativity.

"Shattered Perceptions" by Lydon Casella, '21

This video is portraying 3 girls who all feel differently about themselves, hence why the mirror is used. The journey starts from when the girls first see their mirror, to the end where we can see how the girls react to their mirror being shattered. I was unsure if i was going to be able to execute this at first, but with Mrs. Gonzalez's help and the help of 3 of my best friends, I was able to convey the message and emotion that I set out to do. By the suggestion of Reagan Phillips, I chose to have each color represent one girl and their emotion which I believe ties the film together in the end. I hope that you like my video and that you can see the message i set out to channel to all of you about self attention and reflection.

"Day in the life of Buzz Hodson" by Samson Hill, '22

For my Day in the Life video I filmed my friend Buzz and what he might do on an unrealistic day. I decided to not use any music and just use natural sounds for it. I recorded some of the sounds but most I just downloaded off Youtube. None of the sounds in the video are from the original videos, they are all recorded separately and synced in with the video later because it gives it better quality sound. Buzz also injured his foot part way through filming which complicated my filming process, so instead of avoiding the issue I incorporated it into the video by having him get hit by a car and supposedly injure his foot. It added some humor while also allowing me to not have to work around his injury. It was a ton of fun to make and was definitely my favorite project this year.

"Day in the Life of Sizzles" by Lochlan Knight, '22

When we were being introduced to this project, we were told to be careful of doing a day in the life of our pets, because they often proved difficult to make or boring to watch. I took that statement as a sort of challenge, to make a day in the life of my dog, who isn't the world's most interesting dog, into a unique and entertaining video. To do this, I decided that I would film most of my video from a first person perspective, because it is uncommon to see life from a dog's point of view. I attempted to turn mundane things like going for a walk or eating breakfast to be interesting. However, I also tried to stay realistic, so as not to over exaggerate my dogs daily life for my video.

"Running to God" by Mikaela Sesler, '21

When beginning this project, I proceeded with the intention on exploring a journey in faith. However, because the only audio could be a song, I had to use abstract concepts to convey my message. I wanted to further challenge myself by choosing myself to film; I soon regretted this decision, but I pushed onward. The individual (me) is supposed to be running without purpose, until they finally return to God, specifically the Church.

That's a wrap!

Congratulations to our fabulous student artists for their tremendous work! Thank you for joining us for this first virtual art gallery. We look forward to welcoming you into the many exciting happenings in The Arts this upcoming school year.

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