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Class Info
- Date: September 12
- Meeting Info: P125
- Topics: Grids & Compositions, Project One next steps
To-Do Before Class
- Finish sketching and inking your 6 patterns/textures on bristol paper.
- 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:
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.
- 15 reasons why a grid based approach will improve your designs
- Types of Layout Grids
- MOMA’s Grid Layout
- Grid Layout Design: History, Tips and Five Best Examples
Breakout:
- Sketch 6 composition ideas for your final project composition.
- Go over composition ideas with professor.
To-Do After Class
- 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