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Discussion Week 4: Composition

Please Read the Lecture: COMD 3313 Intro to Composition

Paul Goble

(Only read up to Part 7, Directing the Viewer.)

Share an illustration that makes great use of Composition.  Explain why:

  • Deconstruct the illustration:   Who created it and what process and media do you think they used?
  • What does Compositional Techniques does the illustrator use?
  • Why do you consider them effective?

Be sure to read eachother’s observations BEFORE posting your own. Remember… ITS A DISCUSSION. 🙂

Assignment 1, Part 4

Tight Pencil Sketch

  • Decide on your strongest concept sketch with your Art Director.
  • Refine your design based on feedback and suggestions you recieved.
  • Strengthen your drawing by using photo reference.
  • Finalize the pencil drawing.
    • Draw final art on bristol board.
    • Use a printer/ copier to enlarge drawings and reference materials.
    • Use a lightbox or graphite transfer paper to transfer drawings.
    • Work at approximately 50% larger than final art size .
    • Do not shade your drawing. Focus on drawing clean line art only.

  • EXAMPLES:
Wrap Around Beer Can Design by Heather Parton
Wrap Around Beer Can Design By Julie Bradford
Bottle Label Design By Hoa Vu

DUE NEXT WEEK:

  • Post your Tight Pencil Sketch, along with a description to the Openlab.
  • Categorize your post Work in Progress.