Concept- Design Fundamentals
Primary
Elements:
Point, Line, Plane, Volume
Formal Elements:
Shape (Circle, Triangle, Square), Size, Color, Texture, Position, Orientation,
Visual Inertia
Ordering Principles:
Axis, Symmetry, Hierarchy, Rhythm, Datum, Transformation
::::READINGS::::Frances I. Ching::::Form Space Order.pdf::::Wucius Wong::::Principles of 2D Design.pdf::::
Project 2-
Typographic Compositions
Intro
to Typography
"Typography is the art of mechanically producing letters, numbers,
symbols, and shapes through an understanding of the basic elements, principles,
and attributes of design."
~Martin Solomon
New Media Examples
Assignment1::TYPOGRAPHIC COMPOSITIONS::
Using only letters create six different compositions.
Each of the compositions should illustrate one of the principles of design. Explore your typographical options.
Chose one typeface to work with.
Use the letters only in solid black and do not skew, cut, or otherwise manipulate the shape of the letters.
Think through the compositions using thumbnails. Have at least three different thumbnails for each composition.
Each
composition should be 6" X 6", trim your pages to this dimension.
Write a few sentences explaining how the compositions illustrate their
corresponding principles.
(an example illustrating axis using the letters "L" and "V"
)
5 compisitions will be made digitally- 1 composition is to be made with paper.
Print out all compositions. Bring 6 compositions to class.
Due: September 27
Assignment2::Photograph Letter Forms
Use a digital camera- or regular camera-
Take pictures of letter forms out in the city of your name.
Be Selective- have reasons for taking each photo.
Bring images to the next class on a CD-rom. In class if there is time you will work on collages.
Due September 27