Class Info

  • Date: September 12
  • Meeting Info: P125
  • Topics: Grids & Compositions, Project One next steps

To-Do Before Class

  1. Finish sketching and inking your 6 patterns/textures on bristol paper.
  2. Post your first Visual Library if you haven’t done so.

Materials needed for THIS CLASS

Items from SUPPLY LIST**

  • Dropbox/Google Drive access.
  • sketch book (9″x12″)
  • 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
  • 1 roll drafting or removable tape
  • metal ruler

Lecture Two

Videos for more in depth talks on composition and hierarchy:

Rules of Composition

Design Theory: How To Make Dynamic Compositions

Grids

Research

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

Breakout:

  • Sketch 6 composition ideas for your final project composition.
  • Go over composition ideas with professor.

To-Do After Class

  1. Begin sketching out your final composition, including your 6 patterns/textures.

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