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Interdisciplinary Research Posters | 2022

ROLES & TASKS

  • This assignment tasked groups to create accompanying comprehensive research posters to summarise our research and solution

  • Tasked to design a poster using a given copy

TAKEAWAYS

  • Picking an appropriate design theme that summarises the solution as well as the tone of the presentation

  • Illustrating large amounts of data and information concisely

View the full PDF version

SOFTWARES USED

  • Adobe Illustrator

GALLERY

#design
#ngeeannpoly
#illustrator
m52 Arts Appreciation | 2022

WHAT IS IT

  • m52 is an arts appreciation club within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences

  • The club explores personal expression through the appreciation and analysis of songs, movies and other works of art. Club members also produce themed monthly zines and Spotify playlists


 

ROLE

  • Part of the Film Crew, working to create a documentary / film about the club

December 2021 - January 2022 Zine

TAKEAWAYS

  • Engaging in thoughtful discussions about everyday art

  • Learning to appreciate subtleties and finding a deeper meaning in the art I consume daily such as the music I listen to and the videos I watch online

GALLERY

'twenty-one hundred' Exhibition Poster | 2021
#design
#exhibition
#ngeeannpoly
#photoshop

ROLES & TASKS​

  • Conceptualised and designed an exhibition poster

  • Decided on the concept of projections showing moments and memories of different activities at night and a faintly glowing clock

TAKEAWAYS

  • Exploring Photoshop capabilities such as 'motion blur' and RGB channels

  • Creating a darker mood while keeping the poster legible

SOFTWARES USED

  • Adobe Photoshop

GALLERY

ArtBytes: Finger Tutting Tutorial | 2020

ROLE & TASKS

  • As part of our Service Learning Programme, our group was tasked to produce an educational art activity for the children of Chen Su Lan Children's Home

TAKEAWAYS

  • Produced a video despite meeting restrictions

  • Planned out the pacing and reaction time for a children's educational video

  • Ensured the video remains engaging despite its length (~30min)

GALLERY

SOFTWARES USED

  • Adobe Premiere Pro

Introduction to Workplace Wellness | 2020

ROLE & TASKS

  • As part of the module Human Capital Management, each student was tasked to create a video presentation regarding a specific HR topic. 

  • The video delved into the topic of Workplace Wellness in office buildings.

  • Created a video style similar to the popular YouTube channel 'Psych2Go'

TAKEAWAYS

  • Learned simple animation

  • Used animation and drawings to illustrate complex ideas

GALLERY

SOFTWARES USED

  • Adobe Premiere Pro

'Hard Knock Life' Music Video - ABM Version | 2020

ROLE & TASKS

  • Created a casual video introducing Polytechnic life to the incoming Year 1 students

  • The editing was split between me and another classmate, my task was to add in the song lyrics

  • Infused a 'karaoke' element to the video for students who are not familiar with the song

TAKEAWAYS

  • Exercised use of the keyframing function on Premiere Pro

  • Came up with creative ideas to make the captions less generic

SOFTWARES USED

  • Adobe Premiere Pro

GALLERY

'Bertolt Box' Theatre Education Package | 2019
#theatre

ROLE & TASKS

  • Created an education package about playwright Bertolt Brecht and his play 'The Good Person of Szechwan

  • Used the theme of an investigation to encourage curiosity and engagement -- looking into the relationship between Brecht and the main character 'Shen Teh' through the eyes of junior researchers

  • Designed the activity 'Respond' as well as the starting instructions

TAKEAWAYS

  • Ensuring the materials are engaging and immersive

  • Balancing the mystery and educational aspects of the package

SOFTWARES USED

  • Adobe Photoshop

GALLERY

HMS Society | 2020-2021

WHAT IS IT

  • HMS Society plans and executes events for the School of Humanities and Social Sciences with the goal of forging stronger bonds among students of the 6 courses

  • HMS Society also hopes to promote care for the community through community-based projects and events


 

ROLE

  • Part of the Publicity Department

  • Managed emails and direct messages on our social media platforms

  • Created collaterals and designed T-Shirts, Logos and more

TAKEAWAYS

  • Developing leadership skills through adopting different leadership positions for each event

  • Gaining varied experience in event management (Event planning, Logistics, Publicity, Welfare, Finance)

  • Creating full length proposals for events

GALLERY

HMS Society | 2020-2021

ROLE & TASKS

  • As part of the Publicity Department, I worked with 3 other members to create social media collaterals for our schoolwide CCA events.

  • Curated social media content and designed collaterals, T shirts, logos and more

  • Managed the club Instagram account, sharing posts and stories

TAKEAWAYS

  • Basic social media management

  • Creating wearable designs for a large group 

  • Experience in collaborating on multiple designs

SOFTWARES USED

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe Photoshop

GALLERY

#design
#marketing
#hmssociety
#ngeeannpoly
#illustrator
#photoshop
HMS Identity Event Introduction | 2020

ROLES & TASKS

  • Produced a short video introducing the event and its programmes

  • The video will be shared via Instagram stories and a schoolwide email blast.

TAKEAWAYS

  • Created a video that flows well as a whole as well as separated in sections

  • Used After Effects to create simple motion graphics

SOFTWARES USED

  • Adobe Premiere Pro

  • Adobe After Effects

GALLERY

Conectar: Project KISMIS | 2021

ROLE & TASKS

  • As the Assistant-In-Charge of the Welfare Department, I aided the team in brainstorming simple activities to reach out to the migrant workers during the circuit breaker in 2020

  • The activity focused on migrant workers' mental health, encouraging them to write letters to their loved ones at home

  • Sourced logistics such as postcards and origami paper for the letter writing and origami activities

TAKEAWAYS

  • Conceptualising simple and safe activities that can be organised over the web with little contact

  • Sourcing materials in bulk

  • Preparing a proposal for the CCA advisors

  • Setting up a simple finance list

GALLERY

HMS Identity Instagram Filter | 2020

ROLES & TASKS

  • As a way to foster school identity, I created this Instagram filter with Spark AR, Illustrator and Lightroom

  • Included icons representing the 6 courses in our academic school

  • Infused a 'tap-able' aspect to try out 3 different designs as well as a colour filter

  • Garnered 4.1k impressions, 694 captures and 69 shares in about 2 months

TAKEAWAYS

  • Learning the Spark AR interface

  • Using Lightroom to create a colour filter

  • Conceptualising a filter that youths would be interested in using and sharing with their friends

SOFTWARES USED

  • Spark AR

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe Lightroom

GALLERY

Verve Arts Festival | 2020

ROLE & TASKS

  • Verve is an annual community arts festival organised by Second-Year students of Arts Business ManagementIn its 10th edition, it was held online 

  • Operated as a volunteer manager as part of the Partnerships & Outreach department

  • Recruited volunteers and artists for the festival programmes

  • Created documents including the volunteer FAQ form

  • Reached out to external organisations for potential partnerships

  • Brainstorming partner and volunteer benefits

TAKEAWAYS

  • Learning to manage volunteers well by maintaining frequent communication and volunteer satisfaction

  • Understanding volunteer welfare and wellbeing

  • Picking up efficient recruitment methods (Open Calls, Direct Messaging, Referrals)

GALLERY

Oh' Verve Drive Stickers | 2020

ROLES & TASKS

  • Oh' Verve Drive is a fundraising event to raise money for the upcoming Verve Arts Festival.

  • These stickers were sold as part of my group's booth.

  • With the theme of 'Tenacity' and the closure of the 4 school canteens, these stickers served as a beloved reminder of the Ngee Ann Poly's most popular food in each canteen.

TAKEAWAYS

  • Coming up with ideas for stickers that people would be willing to spend money on

  • Knowledge on printing (Types of printing paper, dimensions)

SOFTWARES USED

  • Adobe Illustrator

GALLERY

#design
#verve
#ngeeannpoly
#illustrator
Oh' Verve Drive Product Teaser | 2020

ROLES & TASKS

  • Produced a short teaser introducing our group's product.

  • Guided team members of recording a visually appealing and interesting process video.

TAKEAWAYS

  • Filmed a behind-the-scenes video for a digitally produced product

GALLERY

SOFTWARES USED

  • Adobe Premiere Pro

Verve Festival Companion | 2020
#design
#verve
#ngeeannpoly

ROLES & TASKS

  • This assignment tasked groups to create a fun, easy-to-read online guide for Verve, with engaging activities related to the festival programmes.

  • The festival companion had to be in line with the festival theme 'Tenacity' and use the given colour theme.

  • The chosen theme for the companion was "old-school Singapore", reflecting Singapore's progression and tenacity through the years.

  • I designed pages 2-3, 5, 9, 12-13.

TAKEAWAYS

  • Planning and working out a full layout

  • Creating content for a full festival companion

  • Using InDesign to create an interactive publication

  • Effective time management as we had to complete the companion in a 1 month period

SOFTWARES USED

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe InDesign

View the interactive PDF

#illustrator
#indesign

GALLERY

Verve Mock Social Media Posts | 2020
#design
#marketing
#copywriting
#verve
#ngeeannpoly
#illustrator

ROLES & TASKS​

  • Created a set of 4 social media posts with accompanying captions, conveying the proposed activities for the Festival Companion.

  • Each post was required to be thematically consistent with the Festival Companion, and must explore different styles and layout.

TAKEAWAYS

  • Creating a thematically consistent series of posts

  • Crafting simple but effective captions

  • Shortlisting hashtags to boost post engagement

SOFTWARES USED

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe InDesign

GALLERY

Verve Launch Afternoon | 2019

ROLE & TASKS

  • Assigned as stage manager for the launch event of the annual Verve Arts Festival 2019

  • Delegated roles and tasks to the cohort

  • Liaised directly with advisors and festival committee

  • Oversaw rehearsals and schedules for performers and ushers

  • Produced videos and slides used for the launch ceremony

TAKEAWAYS

  • Managing several teams and departments concurrently

  • Creating detailed performance and rehearsal schedules

  • Managing (noise control, cueing) performers and stage hands backstage

GALLERY

  • LinkedIn

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