Infomation Design Exercise

 3D Modeling  

23.04.2026 Week 1

Shiqing Li / 0366582 / Bachelor of Design (Honors) in Creative Media

Exercises / Taylor's University

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Module Information

Weekly Progress

Week 1: Course Introduction

This is the first week of the module. Mr. Martin gave us a detailed introduction to what the module is about, as well as an overview of the assignments and submissions we will need to complete later on. He also reminded us of the task due next week.

We also went through a general outline of the second exercise, and for the third exercise, it requires animation, Mr. Martin is concerned that students might not be familiar with Adobe After Effects, so we did a hands-on animation practise in class. 

After that, he showed us examples of works created by the past students. We were then divided into groups to work on a short presentation, which help us to gain a better understanding of the types of infographics.

In Class exercise: Slide presentation of Types of Infographics

Week 3: Course Introduction

This is the Third week of the module. In the beginning of the class, Mr. Martin checked our exercises and give feedback. We learned about the term called Chunking, and understands on the use of Chunking in inforgraphics.

After understanding basic information about Chunking, we were asked to separate into groups and do a presentation about Miller's law, which talks about 

Exercise 1: Quantify & visualize data

In this exercise, I learnt how to sort, categrise and visualise different data items.

During the lesson, Mr. Martin asked everyone about their personal collections. Some classmates collect interesting rocks, some like gathering leaves. When he asked me, I told him I was kind of forced to collect coins, and I already collected few jars of it.

When doing this exercise, I took a random handful of coins form my jar to use as my research data. After that, I started to organise and classify all the coins clearly by their types, values and production years. 

Step 1.

Fig 1.1 Exercise 1 Process 1. Week 1 (4/25/2026)

First, I prepared a A3 paper as the working base. Above it, I divided all my coins into four separate groups according to their value.

Step 2.

Fig 1.2 Exercise 1 Process 2. Week 1 (4/25/2026)

After sorting the coins, I arranged them neatly on the paper according to their denomination and production year. 

Step 3.

Fig 1.3 Exercise 1 Process 3. Week 1 (4/25/2026)

I labelled my work with the title Coins, I sort all Malaysian sens by their value, including 5 Sen, 10 Sen, 20 Sen and 50 Sen. Besides, I grouped them into three different series: First Series, Second Series and Third Series according to their production years. 

Final Work:

Fig 1.4 Exercise Final Work. Week 1 (4/25/2026)

Exercise 2: Quantify & visualize data