Description:
This is an intensive course where the students will receive a solid base in composing their artworks. Students will learn about elements of design, division of space, golden section, use of a viewfinder, compositional geometrical shapes, division of planes, balance and contra balance, directing the eyes to the center of interest etc.
Practical exercises and analysis of divers compositions will form an important part of this course.
List of materials:
Drawing pad, pencil (2B, 4B), eraser, ruler, notebook, pen.
Lesson 1
Division of Space
Focus:
- Use of a viewfinder
- Golden section
- Center of interest
- Compositional geometrical shapes
Lesson 2
Relation of Spaces
Focus:
- Balance and contra balance
- Symmetrical and asymmetrical composition
- Directing the eye to the center of interest
Lesson 3
Elements of Design
Focus:
- Balance and unity
- Line, value, size, pattern, movement, and color
Lesson 4
Principles of Color Design
Focus:
- Harmony, contrast, rhythm, repetition
- Gradation, balance, dominance
Lesson 5
Designing the Picture
Focus:
- Characteristics of foreground, middle ground and background
- Keying values / keying planes
Lesson 6
Designing the Picture
Focus:
- Designing with light and shade
- Keying values / keying planes
- Aerial perspective / landscape