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Project 1 NOTAN
PHOTO DOCUMENTATION + WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
Once you complete the project:
Photograph your design and add it to our shared drive: make any needed edits to your image such as cropping your background
Writing Assignment: Answer each of the questions below to complete your written self-critique. Use correct grammar and spelling for each of your writing assignments.
Answer each of the following in full sentences (type and save in Word) before submitting to GOOGLE DRIVE:
In your own words, define the terms “figure” and “ground”.
Describe how shapes may be designed to create figure/ground relationships.
Where are figure/ground relationships most evident in your design? Do each of the black & white shapes compete to act as positive & negative space?
How can you improve this design? Remember that we learn just as much from our failures than from our achievements!
PROJECT 2 DYNAMIC COMPOSITION
PHOTO DOCUMENTATION + WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
Once you complete the project:
Photograph your design and attach it to your entry in SAKAI. Make any needed edits to your image, such as cropping your background.
Writing Assignment: Answer the questions below to complete your written self-critique. Please use correct grammar and spelling for each of your writing assignments.
Answer each of the following in full sentences (type and save in Word) before submitting:
Could you describe the primary focal point? Where is it located, and how has it been emphasized?
Which design principles have created a unified composition and led the eye around the entire picture plane (visual flow)?
Does the composition achieve symmetrical or asymmetrical balance?
Does the drawing display a confident use of the Pitt pens and overall professionalism? How is this (or not) evident? This includes proper mounting to the Bristol Board and photographing the design professionally.
How can you improve this design? Remember that we learn just as much from our failures as our achievements!
PROJECT 3 GRID
PHOTO DOCUMENTATION + WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
Once you complete the project:
Photograph your design and submit it to SAKAI : make any needed edits to your image such as cropping your background
Writing Assignment: Answer each of the questions below to complete your written self-critique. Use correct grammar and spelling for each of your writing assignments. Refer to the slideshow to help you with proper use of the vocabulary. Remember that you can review the slideshow on our class website.
Answer each of the following in full sentences (type and save in Word) before submitting to GOOGLE DRIVE:
1. Is There a clear connection between the elements in the objects photographed (in object size, color, shape, utilitarian use, etc.)
2. Which design principles have created a unified composition and led the eye around the entire picture plane (visual flow)?
3. Does the design incorporate a minimum of 12 images & utilize the entire picture plane?
4. What is the weakest aspect of the design? Do you think anything should be deleted?.
5. How can you improve this design? Remember that we learn just as much from our failures as our achievements!
Are Repetition and Alignment in the grid system apparent and intentionally used as an organizational tool?
Project 4 DIRECTIONAL DOMINANCE
PHOTO DOCUMENTATION + WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
Once you complete the project:
Photograph your design and sybmit it to SAKAI make any needed edits to your image such as cropping your background
Writing Assignment: Answer the questions below to complete your written self-critique. Use correct grammar and spelling for each of your writing assignments. Remember that you can review the slideshow on our class website.
Answer each of the following in full sentences (type and save in Word) before submitting to SAKAI:
Describe the primary focal point. Where is it located and how has it been emphasized?
Which principles of design have been utilized to create a unified composition and lead the eye around the entire picture plane (visual flow)?
How have you established directional dominance and directional conflict?
Does your design include a full value range through compressed and expanded space?
How can you improve this design? Remember that we learn just as much from our failures than from our achievements!
PROJECT 5 TEXTURE
PHOTO DOCUMENTATION + WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
Once you complete the project:
Photograph your design and add it to our shared drive: make any needed edits to your image such as cropping your background
Writing Assignment: Answer each of the questions below to complete your written self-critique. Use correct grammar and spelling for each of your writing assignments. Remember that you can review the slideshow on our class website.
Answer each of the following in full sentences (type and save in Word) before submitting to GOOGLE DRIVE:
Describe the visual textures in your design?
What techniques did you utilize to create a full value range?
How can you improve this design? Remember that we learn just as much from our failures than from our achievements!
PROJECT 6 VALUE
PHOTO DOCUMENTATION + WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
Once you complete the project:
Photograph your design and add it to our shared drive: make any needed edits to your image such as cropping your background
Writing Assignment: Answer each of the questions below to complete your written self-critique. Use correct grammar and spelling for each of your writing assignments.. Remember that you can review the slideshow on our class website.
Answer each of the following in full sentences (type and save in Word) before submitting to GOOGLE DRIVE:
Does the design include a full value range (a minimum of 9 values including black and white)?
Where does the portrait most successfully break each value into flat planes (avoid any outlining)?
Did you properly utilize the grid to locate the correct placement of all shapes and values to maintain the facial proportions?
How can you improve this design? Remember that we learn just as much from our failures than from our achievements!
Project 7 Color Studies
PHOTO DOCUMENTATION + WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
Once you complete the project:
Photograph your design and add it to our shared drive: make any needed edits to your image such as cropping your background
Writing Assignment: Answer each of the questions below to complete your written self-critique. Use correct grammar and spelling for each of your writing assignments. Remember that you can review the slideshow on our class website.
Answer each of the following in full sentences (type and save in Word) before submitting to GOOGLE DRIVE:
How does your monochromatic painting utilize value as a compositional tool?
How does your analogous painting utilize color as a compositional tool?
How does your complementary painting utilize simultaneous contrast and mixing complements as a compositional tool?
How can you improve these designs? Remember that we learn just as much from our failures than from our achievements!