For my final Project i told a story about a boy overcoming adversity and knowing that when your back is against the wall its not the end of the world. Using HTML, CSS, Photoshop and Audacity
My final project was a comic book about a band of animals called the Animal Blues Band. My creation process involved using Photoshop and Illustrator to bring the animal characters to life. Each animal in the band is based on a real-life musician, and part of the fun is seeing if readers can guess which musician inspired each character. The Cat plays the role of the guitarist, the Dog is the bassist, and the Bear is the drummer. These funny animal musicians bring their unique personalities and musical talents to the story, creating a vibrant and engaging comic.
The project was not just about showcasing my technical skills that I’ve learned over this past semester but also about infusing humor and personality into each frame. The comic aims to evoke joy and laughter, as the whimsical scenarios and the quirky characteristics of the Animal Blues Band unfold. My hope is that readers will find the antics of these musical animals amusing and endearing, drawing parallels to their favorite musicians and enjoying the playful narrative.
Ultimately, the goal of the Animal Blues Band comic is to provide an entertaining escape, a lighthearted experience that resonates with music lovers and comic enthusiasts alike. By blending the worlds of music and storytelling through the lens of animated animals, the project aspires to leave readers with a smile on their face and a new appreciation for the creative possibilities of combining different artistic mediums, those being HTML, CSS, Photoshop, and Illustrator!
“Tilt Shift Photo of Acoustic Drum Set” Elijah Ekdahl. CC BY CC0 Pexels. April 7th, 20181 https://www.pexels.com/photo/tilt-shift-photo-of-acoustic-drum-set-995301/
“Person Using Black Fender Stratocaster” Yabee Eusebio. CC BY CC0 Pexels. December 2nd, 2018 https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-using-black-fender-stratocaster-1656066/
“Bass guitar on tripod against musical score on stage” Caleb Oquendo. CC BY CC0 Pexels. April 23rd, 2021 https://www.pexels.com/photo/bass-guitar-on-tripod-against-musical-score-on-stage-7626333/
“Music Rock Guitar Instrument” Markus Spiske. CC BY CC0 Pexels. May 3rd, 2016 https://www.pexels.com/photo/music-rock-guitar-instrument-92069/
“Brown Bear on Brown Wood” Janko Ferlic. CC BY CC0 Pexels. May 11th, 2018 https://www.pexels.com/photo/brown-bear-on-brown-wood-1083502/
“A Pregnant Woman Exercising with Her Dog” Antoni Shkraba. CC BY CC0 Pexels. April 15th, 2021 https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-pregnant-woman-exercising-with-her-dog-7524680/
“Close-Up Shot of a Corgi Dog Sitting” Antoni Shkraba. CC BY CC0 Pexels. April 15th, 2021 https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-shot-of-a-corgi-dog-sitting-7524671/
“Cute Gray Kitten standing on a Wooden Flooring” Marko Blazevic. CC BY CC0 Pexels. January 3rd, 2018 https://www.pexels.com/photo/cute-gray-kitten-standing-on-a-wooden-flooring-774731/
In this project you have very own virtual tour with a mix of fun facts, options for destinations, and images. When visiting each page or country you can experience some of each country most toured sites, with additional information / fun facts along your tour. I have chosen Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and India as tourism locations.
Egypt has been a tourist attraction since the Pyramids were discovered, especially since they are one of the seven wonders of the world. Along with the pyramids, they also have many historical sites, like temples, statues, etc. to visit as well.
India is a growing country today and slowing make their ways to the top of the nation’s ranks. Same as Egypt with Pyramids, India hosts the Taj Mahal, also one of the seven wonders of the world. In addition to great food, unique culture/lifestyle, and many more experiences, India’s history also played a big role in the creation of the advanced world that we live in today.
And finally, Saudi Arabia, some may see it as the most holy Islamic country and others as one of the most oil dominant nations in the world. Along with the religion of Islam being the fastest growing religion in the world, Saudi Arabia has shown why it is a country not to be slept on. With its Islamic heritage, many projects (like NEOM), and now even tour options, a trip to Saudi would be anything but boring.
Even though the website is not a properly organized website, the idea was to maybe give a little bit of that experience from the comfort of your home (or wherever you’re sitting).
Credits:
Main Page:
“View through airplane” by Samridhidev. CC0 1.0 DEED (CC0 1.0 Universal). commons.wikimedia. December 13, 2023. View through airplane
Saudi Photos and Info:
“Saudi Arabia National Flag Illustration” by suretianto. CC-BY-SA-4.0. commons.wikimedia. December 10, 2021. Saudi Arabia Flag
“Al-Haram mosque” by Al Jazeera English. CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED. commons.wikimedia. December 04, 2008. Masjid Al-Haram
Dr. Ayoub, Omar.”Masjid Al-Haram: Its History, Key Structures And Lesser-Known Facts.” Masjid Al-Haram facts – ZamZam September 2,2021.
“المسجد النبوي الشريف والصورة مأخوذة من الدور الرابع عشر فندق أنوار المدينة موفينبيك” by Imam Khairul Annas. CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED. commons.wikimedia. September 19, 2014. Masjid Al-Nabawi
“Facade of the Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt” by Diego Delso. CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED. commons.wikimedia. September 25,2011. Egyptian Museum in Cairo
My final project are interviews from two different professionals at CUNY TV, that I embedded into a website. I chose to interview these people because I think it is interesting to learn how people got into the professional career they have. Being a student we receive all this information but sometimes lack the knowledge of how to get and perform the job. Which can feel overwhelming. I was lucky enough to be an intern at CUNY TV and got a lot of hands on experience, but still feel unsure on how to land a job. I hope these interviews give some inspiration to students seeking a career in videography, directing, producing or any aspects of the TV industry. I recorded the audio myself and edited it using audacity. I created the website using HTML and CSS on Code Sandbox. Enjoy!
Credits:
Audio recorded by Michael Schnick
Background Music:
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music – Background Music For Videos 👉
My final project is focus on my latest work as a graphic designer. Here I show two of my images with specific and different topics for each one. For those two images I work in Photoshop using blending, different types of images, text, curves, color arrangement and more tools on Photoshop.
My first image called ” The Last Coke” is based on a man who is looking for the last soda can in the world. This image has a cinematic look, a cold and deep color and contrast with color. The sunset and clouds which make the image feel more real as well are part of this image.
The second image is a Youtube Banner that I created for a client. This banner is for her personal company which is a hair salon. For this I used some text and logos of some platforms so people can contact and see her work.
I attempted to make a dramatic radio show like something that would have been broadcast in the 1940s. I enjoy working with audio and have a fascination with radio in particular. I tried to make the background colors and the fonts a little glim and drab due to the subject matter of the radio show. The most challenging issue I faced when making the project was getting the audio to play on my page. I was getting frustrated as I couldn’t figure out why it wasn’t working but I was able to consult our lessons about HTML and also find some advice online and I was able to get things working as they should!
“sh_shop_door_bell_openclose.wav” by shall555 — https://freesound.org/s/72197/ — License: Attribution 4.0. shall555
“Crowd – City Sidewalk- SAMPLE.wav” by OGsoundFX — https://freesound.org/s/423007/ — License: Attribution 4.0. OGsoundFX
“auto int real Maxima bumpy car driving2 +slow down and park shut off door open close.flac” by kyles — https://freesound.org/s/453403/ — License: Creative Commons 0. kyles
“closing two car doors.wav” by phenoxyethanol — https://freesound.org/s/349048/ — License: Attribution 4.0. phenoxyethanol
Link to project code: https://codesandbox.io/p/sandbox/final-project-audio-forked-8tr868
For my final project, I used to different types of mood sounds.For 1 of the options for the user I used spooky scary sounds that I found interesting to me. Then I used audacity to put them into 1 sound and make it sound cool and scary. Then gave another option using happy relaxing sounds and put them all into 1 sound. So the user gets to choose either or.
“Scary Music Box For Spooky Scenes”, Pixabay by Universefield June 26th 2022 https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/spooky/
“Heart Beat” Pixabay by SoundReality Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license (“CC0 Content“) https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/heart-beat-137135/
“”OMG” Vocal FX”, Sample Focus by user4100062561001https://samplefocus.com/samples/omg-vocal-fx
“Upbeat Summer “, Pixabay by Grand_Projecthttps://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-upbeat-summer-long-202389/
Description: For my final project, I chose to narrate a motivating and inspiring story of a young girl who is passionate about becoming an athlete. She faces many hurdles and hardships along the way, but she never gives up and achieves her dreams at last.
I chose this story because I love motivating and inspiring content. I like to listen to them and also convey them to people to spread positive emotions. I decided to use audio to narrate the story, because I thought for me that would be the best and clearest way to tell the story. I’m happy to say this project was easier for me because it included all the things I already learned in the previous projects.
For my final project, I recreated my portfolio using CodeSandbox, where I showcase my artistry. I created the opening page in Illustrator and created the website using HTML, CSS, and Javascript on the Code Sandbox platform.
My digital portfolio, showcases a collection of my artwork, emphasizing the empowerment and dynamic essence of women through a mix of vibrant and stark visual narratives. Despite some CSS challenges that tested my skills in creating a seamless user experience, the site effectively displays my work across various mediums to those who appreciate female figure art.