VALUE: Rhythm and Repetition

Gabriela (work in progress)

On Monday the classes finished their "Puzzle Parts" projects ending with a critique. On Wednesday we started our investigation into Value. The drawing above is an example of the first value project - Rhythm and Repetition. By tracing a stencil, students fill the paper overlapping and cropping the shape. A composition is then refined by erasing, moving and adding lines. Once the composition is  complete, flat, modulated and transparent values are subjectively applied to the shapes in a manner that establishes a value pattern through similarity.

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.

MANDALA

Yesterday the students continued working on their Mandalas. We will critique these drawings first thing Monday morning before moving onto the collage project "Parts of the Puzzle."
As you finish these up pay attention to line quality and how it affects depth and placement in the design. In addition, try to achieve a balance and rhythm through similarity and repetition of black, white and gray shapes (patterns and textures). Below are a couple of progress shots.

Ciera

Ismena

MANDALA

This week students are working on creating Mandalas. The objective is to create a bold design of black, white and gray shapes. This project is the culmination of all the previous Line projects exploring line dynamic, pattern, texture and line as value. Below are some examples from previous classes.

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.