Class Info

  • Date: Sept 8
  • Meeting Info: P125
  • Lecture Download: Link here.
  • Topics: Grids, Continuing Project One

To-Do Before Class

  1. 12 patterns and/or textures based on brainstorming sketches.
  2. Post visual library for the week.

Materials needed for THIS CLASS

Items from SUPPLY LIST**

  • Dropbox/Google Drive access.
  • sketch book
  • Bristol pad (9”x12” 2-ply smooth plate finish)
  • graphite pencils (Venus or similar 6B, 2B, HB, 2H, 4H)
  • pencil sharpener (basic metal)
  • small box/container for your supplies (find or reuse)
  • Pigma Micron inking pens + big brush Set
  • portfolio to protect your work
  • tracing paper
  • metal ruler

Grids of Composition

Research

A grid helps a designer organize information to provide a sense of unity, consistency, clarity, and hierarchy.

To-Do After Class

  1. Refine 6 textures and patterns from your 12 sketches. See Project One link for format.
  2. Sketch 3 grid ideas for your final project composition.

Materials needed for NEXT CLASS

Items from SUPPLY LIST**

  • Dropbox/Google Drive access.
  • USB flash drive
  • sketch book
  • Bristol pad (9”x12” 2-ply smooth plate finish)
  • graphite pencils (Venus or similar 6B, 2B, HB, 2H, 4H)
  • pencil sharpener (basic metal)
  • small box/container for your supplies (find or reuse)
  • Pigma Micron inking pens + big brush Set
  • portfolio to protect your work
  • tracing paper
  • metal ruler