Word Design project

The Word Design project is all about being creative within the parameters given for an assignment. A successful piece will convey your message through use of color and composition. Remember, anything that does not enhance your project will take away from it.

• positive and negative space

• use of media

• use of color

• emphasis in design

• peer editing

Discovering the standard: compare the words below. Each one is done within the standards for the project. Find the pattern in the collective examples, and create a list of requirements.

Practice: letters

Practice: words

Edit: how to and practice

Practice: prototype your word

Adding emphasis: size, font, color

Elements of Art

• • Line: using the horizontal plane, draw two “parallel” curving lines approximately 4 inches apart. The lines should be near the center of your paper.

  • Shape/Lettering: write your name or word of choice between the lines using a variety of creative block lettering. Vary the fonts, capital and lowercase, size, and stacking.

  • Use of space: fill the space between the lines with your letters, leaving as little space between the letters as possible. Do not overlap the letters.

  • Space, line, and shape in background: use line and/or basic shapes to create a design behind your letters.

  • Color: introduction to color schemes