THE PARTS OF THE PUZZLE

This week the class has been working on collages addressing composition. The objective is to create varied compositions using the same basic elements and colors in each. Notice in the arrangements above the adherence to "The Rule of Compositio," which is to have - One large shape, a few medium shapes and one or more small shapes. In addition, each composition above has the positive elements engaging in at least two sides of the format. This is critical for activating and creating visual interest in the negative areas of the composition.

LINE and VALUE: Parallel Line Drawings

The Rule of Line is "Dark Lines Advance, Light Lines Recede." When lines are repeated, they act more like Value in that "Dark Values Recede, Light Values Advance." The class made compositions using a limited number of circles, squares, rectangles and half circles. The objective was to create a value drawing of deep space employing continuous, horizontal, parallel lines. Students addressed the Distal Cues as well as the Principles of Design.

DESIGN PRINCIPLES: Line and the Illusion of Depth

Katelynn Pizzio

Last night began with a discussion about the Principles of Design. The project employs the principles of design as well as the distal cues. Working with a specific number of specific shapes the class made drawings illustrating a deep sense of space. Each drawing is rendered with horizontal, parallel lines. One thing to bare in mind is when lines are grouped together they act less like line and more like value.

COMPOSITION: Parts of the Puzzle (cont.)

Lukas Lohden

Students finished up their compositional studies on Thursday. Lukas' arrangement above has employed similarity and repetition allowing the "eye" to move from one shape to an entirely different type of shape. Notice in the middle left piece how we are pushed from the wavy, red lines to the red rectangle. Remember, similarity works through line, value, shape, color and texture. Elements just need to share one likeness in order to relate. He has also established a strong rhythm through many of the compositions by cropping the crescent shape and multiplying it creating a ripple effect seen in the bottom left. All in all, a very solid display and all the pieces stand well together.